Matthew 6:5-8 (NKJV): “And when you pray, you shall not be like the [a] hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you [b] openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”  It’s Not “If” You Pray, It’s “When” You Pray. “The Secret to Prayer is Praying in Secret.” Leonard Ravenhill

Charles Spurgeon: “True prayer is neither a mental exercise or a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that–it is a spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth.”

Corrie Ten Boom: “Prayer Should Be Your Steering Wheel Not Your Spare Tire.”

James 5:16 (NLT): “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”

Matthew 6:9-13 (NKJV): “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. [a] For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

“In this manner, therefore, pray: “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” Approach God Properly.  Prayer That Produces Starts With Relationship: Relationship Gives You Access. Jesus didn’t say “My Father” In Heaven, He Said “Our Father” In Heaven.  ***** Prayer Works When Your Identity Is Settled *****  Before you start praying, Remember “Who” you are and “Who” you are “Talking” to.

Hallowed (hagaizo): To render or acknowledge as “holy”    

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” Heaven Comes To Earth

Prayer should never be about trying to fit God into your plans. Rather, You fitting into His Plans: Get In Where You Fit In! When Prayer Becomes Your Priority, Provision Becomes Your Portion. “Stop” asking only what you want —> “Start” asking what He wants.

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Supply Comes With The Demand

Philippians 4:19 (NKJV): “And My God Shall Supply All Your Needs…” God doesn’t supply “Occasionally.” He supplies “Daily.” Dependance isn’t a “Demand,” It’s a “Doorway.” You can trust Him for the daily bread: Strength, Grace, Direction, Power.

“And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.” Forgiveness Facilitates Favor.  When you walk in forgiveness, you walk in favor. Unforgiveness Blocks Spiritual Flow. Our “Freedom” comes when we “Release” Others. God won’t even accept your offering till forgiveness comes.

“And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.” Authorization. God authorizes those He leads, Ambassadors. Prayer reminds us and everyone else of covenant authority.

Romans 8:14 (NKJV): “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”

In Closing,

“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”