The Process of Prayer

What is prayer? Another loaded question that takes an eternity to truly understand. But, for now and reduced down like a fine sauce, prayer is simply talking to God. It takes place in the secret place. Jesus taught us to “go into the secret place and pray to your Father in Heaven.” It can be anywhere! Everywhere! An actual closet will work. Prayer can take place in your car, (my personal favorite), a hospital room, even while at work…

My great grandmother was a special lady. She was from Tuscany in Italy and immigrated to Oakland California via New York. She never learned the english language and partially because of that, she would constantly pray in Italian and Latin. Her prayers were mostly due to a deep love for the Lord and His Presence. She once watched over me while my parents took a trip and I remember her constantly praying. She prayed without ceasing and on that occasion, I survived a medical emergency. That’s the power of prayer!

The following is what I call a Process of Prayer. It’s an acronym that I use as a guideline to follow in my prayer time. At some point, I’ll put this onto the Breath of Life Podcast and talk about it, but until then, try to put it into practice. And very simply yet honsetly talk to God. Then guess what? You’re praying. Many blessings! Pastor Paul.

P - Prepare your heart

R - Repent or turn away from sin

A - Approach with the right Attitude

Y - Yield your ‘self’

E - Expect an Encounter by faith

R - Reap the Rewards