What does it mean to be a prayer warrior? Is that something you would consider yourself to be? Who around you would you call a prayer warrior? In this episode we are starting this conversation with the qualities of prayer, why it is important and how we can have a solid foundation in the Lord to ensure that our prayer lives show that.

Have you ever felt nervous about praying out loud in front of a group of people?

As we continue talking about what it means to be a Prayer Warrior and the overall importance of prayer. In this weeks episode we are sharing about the practice of prayer. How to do it, why to do it and some models that can be used. Prayer has benefits that allow our relationship with God to be changed and to see the development in our conversations with God. Do you practice praying? Where do you want your prayer life to be right now?

• Share one word you would use to describe your conversation with God right now.

So...“Prayer is the key that unlocks connection, belonging, wisdom, counsel and help from God.” Which one of these actions do you need most from God right now and why? How do you want your relationship with God to be strengthened and deepened through prayer?

On this week's episode we go through prayer methods and strategies that will help us to walk in our position as prayer warriors. We want you to join us too. There are many different methods of prayer, but each one of them have the same intention - to help us develop a relationship with God to not only learn more about who He is but to understand that prayer lends to unwavering faith.

Book Reference- Gangster Pray by Autumn Miles

We know that prayer is the means in which we communicate with God. It does not matter where you are or what you are doing - God is always available to us through prayer. Did you know there are different types of prayer that we can use in our communication? In this episode we will share about prayers of worship, thanksgiving, faith, intercession and corporate. Each one serves a specific purpose and we see evidence of them in Scripture.

However, do you know what the words mean that you are praying? Do you understand the importance and implication of what God is saying to you? In this episode, we are going through the Lord's Prayer verse by verse to explain not only what it means, but to give resources of the value of praying scriptures.

Let me tell you when you are "Praying the Scriptures"it involves heart-fully engaging with Christ in His three offices of prophet, priest, and king.

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Who is that one person you cannot wait to talk to because you know they are going to give you great advice? How would you feel if they poured their heart out to you and then left, never giving you a chance to respond? Well that's what we do with God. We will submit our prayers to Him, and then leave, never stopping long enough to give Him a chance to answer. In this episode we are talking about conversations with God - more importantly hearing God's voice. Every single day we have the opportunity to converse with God and there are many things He wants to tell us. We will talk about what His voice sounds like, the role of the Holy Spirit and what are the key things to do so we don't miss what He has for us.

Next time you pray, take time to listen. Prayer is a two-way conversation.

• How often do you pray?
• How would you rate your prayer time?
• What’s good, and what’s bad about your prayer? Why?
• What stops you from praying? Why?
• What stops you from listening to God? Why?
• How could you make your prayer time a two-way conversation with God?
• What do you think God is saying to you these days?