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    Divine Dialogue
    Divine Dialogue
    Divine Dialogue
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    Divine Dialogue

    By Johnson F. Odesola

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    Prayer is one of the most mysterious aspects of the Christian walk and life. There is only one name through which God answers prayer: Jesus Chris. God hears and answers prayers.

    In this exhilarating volume, Pastor Johnson Odesola gives a vivid insight into the art of prayer. He explores the depth, necessity, power and indispensability of dynamic prayer in navigating through the vicissitudes of life. You will find a lot to glean in this book.
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    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateDec 27, 2019
    ISBN9781728341385
    Divine Dialogue
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    Johnson F. Odesola

    Johnson F. Odesola is a seasoned multi-disciplinary professional. His qualifications and experience range from Theology, Law, Education, Engineering, and Administration. An accomplished author of more than 100 books and many research publications on Education, Theology, Law, Sociology, HIV/AIDS, Cultural issues, Missiology, History and Health related Issues. He began with a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic, Ibadan before turning to Theology where he holds a BA (honours) degree from Greenwich School of Theology, London; MTH in Missiology/Anthropology from Queen’s University and another Ph.D in Christian Education from Ashlan University and another Ph.D in Intercultural Studies from Trinity International University. He also holds a LLB (Hons), LLM (Labour Law) and is currently researching for PhD in Law (Human Rights) from the University of Africa in Zambia. He is a professor of Divinity with Trinity International Institute of Advance Studies and widely sought after resource person in Youth, Leadership and Church conferences across the glob. He is Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God and is married to Rachel Adebisi, a Pastor and Child Educationist and they are blessed with three Children, Titi, Uche and Enoch and Grand Children.

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      Book preview

      Divine Dialogue - Johnson F. Odesola

      2020 Johnson F. Odesola. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 12/27/2019

      ISBN: 978-1-7283-4139-2 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-7283-4138-5 (e)

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Getty Images.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, King James Version. Public Domain

      DEDICATION

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      T his book is dedicated to Daddy and Mummy E. A. Adeboye under whom I learnt the art of praying. They wrote at the blank table of my life by their exemplary lives of devotion.

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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      I am am indebted to several people who have to the reality of this book. My contributed beloved wife Adebisi for her advise; Pastor E. A. Odeyemi, my immediate boss for his unswerving encouragement. My special thanks goes to members of staff of C.R.M. who proof read, and supervised the printing to bring it to the final stage as it is now.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

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      Dedication

      Acknowledgement

      Preface

      Chapter 1: The Venture of Prayer

      Why Are We Drawn To Prayer?

      By Prayer

      A Pipeline for God’s Power

      Prayer as War Strategy

      Energy through Prayer

      You Are Not For Defeat

      The Prayer Structure

      A Pattern For Prayer

      Open the Door of Prayer with Adoration

      Way To Adore God

      Confession: A Neglected Art

      Expressing Thanks

      Asking For Assistance

      Acts Methods In Prayer

      Chapter 2: Telephone to Glory

      The Prayer Answering God

      The Mind Of God About Prayer

      Keeping On In Prayer

      Jesus Prayer Principles

      Prayer Learned By Praying

      Apprenticeship In Prayer

      The Person In Prayer

      Chapter 3: Secrecy of Prayer

      The Secret Place

      The Silent Spaces Of the Heart

      The Mountain of the Lord

      Thine Inner Room

      The Closed Door

      Creating a Speech Atmosphere

      To Secure the Closed Door

      Chapter 4: God’s Prayer Manual

      Word Of God In Prayer

      It Helps Devotion

      Devotional Use Of The Bible

      The Word Empowered Prayers

      Chapter 5: Power for Prevailing Prayer

      Praying In His Name

      Whatsover Ye Shall Ask In My Name

      In The Name of Jesus Christ

      Praying In The Spirit

      Fellowship Of The Spirit In Prayer

      Holy Spirit Helping Our Infirmities

      Speaking In The Spirit

      Praying With Faith

      Faith Is A Command Duty

      You Can Get Anything By Faith

      Faith Is In His Word

      God Is Trust Worthy!

      Faith And Divine Healing

      Chapter 6: The Mysteries of Prayer

      Mystery Of Answered Prayer

      Importunity and Persistence

      The Mystery Of Unanswered Prayer.

      Untenable Requests

      His Love Compels Him Not To Say Yes

      Motives Is Important

      God’s Glory or Your Own?

      Our Father Knows All Things

      Prayer Saboteurs

      When Heaven Gives No Response

      Everything By Prayer

      Polluted By Cheating

      Unhealthy Relationship

      Narrow Focus

      Failure To Listen To The Poor

      Unconcerned Toward His Word

      The Wrong Key

      Yes To Our Prayers.

      Chapter 7: God’s Line Is Never Engaged

      He Is Capable To Handle It

      Only Believe

      His Ability over Circumstances

      Surprised At Answer

      He Has Control Over Lives

      You Are Personally Invited

      He’s Waiting for Your Phone Call

      Bibliography

      Other Books By The Author

      PREFACE

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      W e are in the era that telephone to glory is like a spare Tyre: we resort to it after human knowledge and endeavors have failed. How often the Lord’s work suffers and languishes because we do not dial the direct line to God. What a terrible thing that God’s people live in poverty, in sickness, in disappointment and defeat because they do not telephone the Headquarters of God.

      Our heavenly Father says that the gold and silver are His and the cattle on thousands hills. He has lovingly invited us to tell Him all our needs. He says:What things so ever you desire, when you pray. He promised us great and mighty things which thou knowest not (Jer. 33:3). Yet we live at a poor dying rate in physical, mental and spiritual bankruptcy. We do not have because we do not ask. Our mouths are never full because we never need. Will you today take to heart His blessed promises and begin your telephone to glory now? It will be amazing to you the response that will come from the heavenly Headquarters.

      It is my prayer that your blessing and benefits need. Will you today take to heart His blessed promises and begin your telephone to glory now? It will be amazing to you the response that will come from the heavenly Headquarters.

      It is my prayer that your blessing and benefits

      Chapter 1

      THE VENTURE

      OF

      PRAYER

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      THE VENTURE OF PRAYER

      P rayer is a common but unnatural activity. From birth we have been learning the rules of self-reliance as we strain and struggle to achieve self-sufficiency. Prayer, in the face of those deep-seated values, is an assault on human autonomy, and an indictment of independent living. To people in the fast lane, who determine to make it on their own, prayer is an embarrassing interruption.

      Prayer is alien to our proud human nature. Yet somewhere, sometime, probably all of us reach the pints of falling to our knees bowing our heads, focusing our attention of God, praying. We may look both ways to be sure no-one is watching; we may blush; but in spite of foreignness of the activity, we pray.

      Why Are We Drawn To Prayer?

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      There could be two possible explanations to this: The Inexplicable Firstly, by intuition or experience we understand that the most intimate communion with God comes only through prayer. Ask people who have faced tragedy or trial, heart-break or grief, failure or defeat, loneliness or discrimination. Ask what happened in their souls when they finally fell on their knees and poured out their hearts to the Lord. Such people have often said, I can’t explain it, but I felt as though God understood me.

      Others have said, I felt surrounded by His presence. Or I felt a comfort and peace I have never felt before. The apostle Paul knew this experience. Writing to the Christians at Philip he said. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6-7).

      By Prayer

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      Prayer has not always been my strong point – for many years. Even as an assistant pastor in a well-established church. I knew more about prayer than practiced in my own life. I have a racehorse temperament, and the tug of self-sufficiency and self-reliance are a way real to me. I didn’t want to get off the fast track long enough to find out what prayer is all about.

      Several years ago, the Holy Spirit gave me a leading so direct that I couldn’t ignore, argue against, or disobey it. The leading was to explore, study and practice prayer until I finally understand it. This I did by moving closely with my father in the Lord, his wife and my immediate boss. And then I did something radical: I prayed. The greatest fulfillment in my prayer life has not been the list of miraculous answer to prayers I have received, although that has been wonderful. The greatest thrill has been the qualitative difference in my relationship with God. And when I started to pray, I didn’t know that was going to happen.

      God and I used to be rather usually related to one another. We didn’t get together and talk very much. Now, however, we get together a lot, not talking on the run, but by substantial, soul- searching conversations every morning for a good deal of time. Without doubt I have known God a lot better since I have started praying.

      If the Holy Spirit is leading you to learn more about prayer, you are about to embark on a wonderful venture. As you grow in prayer, God will reveal more of Himself to you, breathe more of His life into your spirit. That will be the most fulfilling and

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