FIVE STEPS TO ANSWERED PRAYERS

1.Present the Promises (Present Your Case). For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (verse 12).

Go to the Word of God and find the scriptures that fit your situation. (Romans 10:17)

Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the promises He desires you to apply. (Romans 8:1-16)

2. Pray and Worship God. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do (verse 13).

Humble yourself before the Lord. (James 4:10)

Lay the promises before Him. (I John 5:15)

Hear His wisdom and the instruction of the Holy Spirit. (John 16:13)

3. Make Your Petition. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God…(verse 14).

Write your petition out as your Word-based declaration of faith. (Philippians 4:6)

Present it to the high priest of your confession, Jesus.

4. Prepare to Receive. Let us hold fast our profession (verse 14).

Let faith and patience work together in your life. (James 1:3-4)

5. Praise God for the Manifestation of Victory! Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace…and find grace to help in time of need (verse 16).

Let every request be accompanied by your thanksgiving to the Lord for His faithfulness to fulfill His promises. (Philippians 4:6; II Corinthians 1:20)