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    Strategic Prayer Manual
    Strategic Prayer Manual
    Strategic Prayer Manual
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    Strategic Prayer Manual

    By Alfreta Woods

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    Do you want to unlock the blessings and power of God? Are you longing for His will to be fulfilled in your church, your ministry, and your life? You can learn how.
    This strategic prayer manual equips you to engage in effective, fervent prayer for your church, leaders, ministries, government, communities, and others. It is power packed with strategies on how to move God's hand as you pray.
    If you are tired of empty prayers, this manual will change your outcomes. Learn how to pray specific, targeted prayers that get results. Discover how to align your prayers with God's will and His Word. Find out how, why, and when to pray, and how to communicate with God so He will hear and answer your prayers. Each chapter is designed to keep you in sync with God's priorities, so His desires are fulfilled in the earth as it is in Heaven. As you embrace the principles and insights in this manual, your perspective will change and your passion for prayer will increase.
    Prayer is the answer to your heart's cry. It is the master key, the mighty weapon, the power for breakthrough. Let it work for you! Also learn:
     Sample strategic and everyday prayers
     What prayer really is
     The hindrances to powerful prayer
     How to pray for the governments, congregations, pastors, and auxiliary staff
     How to apply prayer strategies to your daily life
     How to set aside quality time for prayer

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristian Living Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 2, 2021
    ISBN9781562295127
    Strategic Prayer Manual
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    Alfreta Woods

    Alfreta Elmore Woods is an active member of Broadview Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves faithfully under Interim Pastor Christopher C. Robinson Sr. She is gifted in the areas of teaching, administration, and encouragement and prayer. She has functioned as a Bible School, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School Teacher, Superintendent of the Adult Sunday School, Christian Education, Women Missionary Union and Sunday School Assistant Directress, and a Teacher's Trainer. She currently serves on the Ad Hoc/Pastoral Search Committee, Teachers' Development Trainer, Missions Prayer Directress, Tuesday Bible School Directress, and Prison/Jail Ministry Leader. Sis. Woods has conducted workshops and provided teaching training for the Illinois Baptist State Association. Her educational pursuits have taken her to Moody Bible Institute where she earned both, a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies, and a master's degree in Ministry. She retired from the Illinois Department of Revenue in 2014 after 25 years of service. She shares her life with her husband Douglas Woods, Sr. to whom she has been married for over 36 years. She also enjoys the pleasure of sharing her love with her 3 adult sons, Cledis, Kelvin, Douglas II, and a wonderful daughter in law, Rita. During her spare time, she enjoys travelling, dining, shopping, working out with the senior exercise group, and surfing the internet. Most importantly of all of her accomplishments, was when she came into a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Her deepest desire is to do the will of God, and make Christ known to all people.

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      Strategic Prayer Manual - Alfreta Woods

      Strategic Prayer Manual

      The Weapon for Effective Leadership

      Alfreta Elmore Woods

      Largo, MD

      © 2021 Alfreta Elmore Woods

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      Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Scripture quotations marked BSB are from The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible, BSB Copyright © 2016, 2020 by Bible Hub. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Scripture quotations marked ESV are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation in Today’s English Version - Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission. Scriptures Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from The New King James Version / Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Copyright © 1982. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 – What Is Prayer?

      Chapter 2 – Pray for the Local Congregation and Church Leaders

      Chapter 3 – Pray for Pastors, Ministers, and Officers

      Chapter 4 – Pray for Department and Auxiliary Leaders

      Chapter 5 – Global Prayer

      Chapter 6 – Fasting and Praying

      Appendix A – What Does Prayer Mean to Me?

      Appendix B – Prayers for Everyday Living

      Appendix C – Christian Testimonials of Prayer

      Dedication

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

      FOREWORD

      As a servant of Christ and His church, I have grown to understand how vital prayer is in every aspect of the church–from the pulpit to the pew. The Strategic Prayer Manual is a practical guide that will equip you to engage in effective, fervent prayer for your church, leaders, and ministry. This manual will help align your heart with God as you pray His Word and will over your church.

      —Dr. Adron Robinson

      Senior Pastor

      Hillcrest Baptist Church

      Introduction

      Praise God for inspiring and guiding me into the ministry of intercession. This journey has taken me to Television 38 where I received two years of formal training as a prayer counselor, to Living Word Christian Center (LWCC) where I learned prayer strategies and how to travail in prayer, and to Moody Bible Institute where I was taught the theology of prayer. That theology starts with the model Jesus gave us:

      The Lord’s Prayer

      After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

      Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

      Give us this day our daily bread.

      And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

      And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

      (Matthew 6:9-13, KJV)

      The Lord’s Prayer Concepts

      • I cannot pray Our Father, which art in heaven if all of my interests and pursuits only concern earthly things

      • I cannot pray Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done if I am only seeking to please myself and do my own thing

      • I cannot pray In earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors if I continue to hold a grudge against anyone.

      • I cannot pray And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil if I am not willing to fight evil with my life and prayers.

      • I cannot pray "For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen" unless I can put my prayers into the hands of Jesus and trust Him with everything.

      During my tenure at Moody, I was taught prayer discipline. I learned how to pray conversational prayers. I also learned that prayer must be a lifestyle. That discipline has certainly developed my prayer life and has taken my prayers to another level. I pray that you will glean from my experience and instruction.

      CHAPTER 1

      WHAT IS PRAYER?

      If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV)

      God has one vehicle and two methods to advance the kingdom of God on the earth. The one vehicle is the church of Jesus Christ. The two methods are prayer and the proclamation of the gospel. Christians are to pray for the church, families, and communities. We must pray for our governments, kings, all those in authority and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone.

      Prayer is the attitude of our hearts toward God. The children of God have a natural desire to pour out their souls to the Lord, cry out to heaven, draw near to God, kneel in humble submission before the Father, and seek His face. Fellowship with God is the heart of prayer. Too often we lose sight of the simplicity of prayer.

      • Prayer is a vital key that connects us with our heavenly Father

      • Prayer is both an incredible privilege and an awesome responsibility

      • Prayer can move the hand of God in situations where there is no hope

      • Prayer is crying out to God from the depths of our hearts

      • Prayer is the pouring out of our souls to God

      The key to answered prayer is praying in accordance with God’s will and His Word. Prayer is not seeking our own will but aligning ourselves with the will of God. The Bible contains many examples of prayer and exhortations to pray.

      My house shall be called the house of prayer. (Matthew 21:13a)

      God’s people must be people of prayer. Prayer can be audible or silent, private or public, formal or informal. All prayer(s) must be offered in faith, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit.

      Prayer Is the Way Christians Communicate with God

      Prayer is the primary way for believers in Jesus Christ to express their emotions and desires to God and fellowship with Him. We pray to praise and thank God, as well as tell Him how much we love Him. We pray to God to enjoy His presence, tell Him what is going on in our lives, and make our requests known unto Him.

      We pray to seek God’s guidance, wisdom, and forgiveness. God loves these exchanges with His children just as we love the exchanges we have with our children.

      Prayer is not our passport to heaven – Jesus is. Prayer is a conversation between you and God. He gives you His phone number:

      Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Jeremiah 33:3, KJV)

      Emergency numbers may be dialed directly. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines are open to heaven 24 hours a day! Just fifteen minutes spent in the presence of God can change your life forever!

      Prayer Is a Dialogue between the Believer and God

      Prayer is a two-way communication that requires both talking and listening. It is not complete if we do all the talking and expect God to do all the listening. We should pray and listen to God’s voice, which means being ready to hear and obey Him. As said earlier, our heavenly Father does not speak just to give people a chance to decide if they want to obey Him. He also speaks to those who take Him seriously and stand ready to respond to whatever He says. Let us learn to talk to God and listen to His voice.

      Prayer Is for Our Benefit

      We need a relationship with God, which is available to us through Jesus Christ. This is obtained primarily through our engagement in prayer. We function best when we are in a proper relationship with God. The most basic definition of prayer is talking to God. Prayer gives you direct access to God; it is the human soul communicating with God (the Creator of our souls).

      Prayer Is Directed to God the Father

      In the New Testament, Christian prayer is addressed to God the Father and in the name of Jesus Christ, our Mediator. It is only through Christ and the enabling grace

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