Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! Acts 16:26 (NLT) Have you ever thought of worship as a type of prayer? Worship has the potential to release incredible power into your situation because it inspires you to believe. Paul and Silas witnessed this power from deep inside a Roman prison. They had been publicly stripped and “severely beaten” (Acts 16:23, NLT). Badly bruised and bloody, they were shackled and thrown into the darkest, dirtiest part of the prison—the place reserved for the worst criminals. Think about this situation. It’s easy to worship God when things are going well, but Paul and Silas worshipped God …

And, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place]. Ephesians 6:13 (AMP) We’ve been on a series discussing the eight different types of prayer that we have available to us, and yesterday we covered the prayer of commitment. In this type of prayer, you ask God to get involved in a situation you are concerned about and then you let go of it because you trust Him to intervene. To be clear, the prayer of commitment isn’t throwing your problems at God and walking away. For example, if parents are having trouble with their son’s behaviour, they can’t just say, “Well, we’ve done what we know to do. He’s your problem God.” It is still their job to raise their son! …

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV) Over the past few days we have been discussing the eight different kinds of prayer you have at your disposal as a Christian. Think of these types of prayer as weapons in your arsenal. The more skilled you become with them, the more confident, competent and faith-filled you’ll be. Today we will talk about the prayer of commitment. First Peter 5:7 sums up this prayer well. When you pray the prayer of commitment, you are casting your cares on God. You’re committing the problem you are facing to Him. For example, let’s pretend that someone at work or school seems to have it out for you. You’ve tried talking to …

Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Luke 22:44 (NKJV) Yesterday we discussed when not to pray “If it’s Your will” prayers of dedication. Today, let’s learn about when to pray this way: when God’s Word is silent on the topic of your prayer. For example, let’s say you want to move to Tulsa. You are leaning toward the move, but you want to ask God about it. In this situation, you can’t pray the prayer of faith, saying, “I will move to Tulsa in the name of Jesus,” unless Holy Spirit has made it clear that He wants you to move there. If you’re not sure and it doesn’t concern a promise in His Word, then it’s …

Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done. Luke 22:42 (NKJV) The prayer of dedication is the “if it is Your will” prayer. Unfortunately, Christians tend to pray this prayer far too often. You see, the prayer of dedication should only be used when God’s will is unknown. God’s Word clearly teaches us that it is His will for you to be healthy, prosperous and blessed. However, it does not tell you whether you should move to another city or take a certain job. You also can’t find a scripture to tell you which home to buy, who to marry or what career to choose. In these situations, when God’s Word is silent …