Unleashing_The_Power_Of_Prayer_March_2025.pptx

Discover the Power of Prayer for a Transformed Life

1. UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER Pauline K. Misiak March, 2025 International Women’s Day of Prayer

2. MEANING OF UNLEASH Definition: Unleash means to release, unlock, or set free something or someone. Broader Meaning: It refers to tapping into one's full potential by shedding self-imposed limitations.

3. Context: In this context, unleashing means surrendering and allowing God to work through you for His glory. By embracing this concept, you allow God's transformative power to guide and uplift you, ultimately fulfilling your true potential for His greater purpose

4. HOW TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF PRAYER Let the words of God transform you. Seek wisdom, encouragement, and guidance in the Bible.

5. LIFE-CHANGING EFFECTS OF READING THE BIBLE - PSALM 19:7–14 Revives your soul Brings you wisdom Gives joy to your heart

6. LIFE-CHANGING EFFECTS Gives light to your eyes Warns you of danger Brings you great reward

7. PRAYER AND BIBLE READING Reading the Bible and praying are closely associated. Prayer is a two-way process: talking to and listening to God.

8. WHAT IS PRAYER? Definition: Opening your heart to God as to a friend. Quote: “When you kneel to God, you can stand up to anything.” - Author Unknown. How do you feel when you sincerely pray?

9. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER (EPHESIANS 6:18) Be persistent in your prayers, in good times and bad. Pray for others, not just yourself. Intercessory prayer has power. Grandma’s prayers

10. A GRATEFUL AND CONTINUOUS PRAYER LIFE 1 Thessaloni ans 5:16-18 Talk to God continually. Offer praise and thanksgiving. Pray in all circumstances.

11. PRAYER AS A COPING RESOURCE Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious; present your requests to God. Prayer provides peace and guards your heart and mind.

12. PERSONAL TESTIMONY: THE POWER OF FERVENT PRAYER Story: Childhood experience.

13. UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER Be humble and sincere when talking to God. Pray privately for public manifestations of God's power. Rick Warren - Author of Purpose Driven Life

14. FAITH AND THE POWER OF PRAYER Matthew 17:14-20 The disciples lacked real authentic faith. They looked at how big the problem was instead of how BIG their God was!

15. THE POWER OF PRAYER Have faith as small as a mustard seed. Trust in God's vast potential for your life.

16. STORING UP GOD'S WORD (PROVERBS 2:1-11) Make a habit of reading God's word daily. Store up God’s word in your heart. Don’t just prioritize your schedule; schedule your priorities!

17. THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN BREAKTHROUGHS Pray for guidance and new vision during breakthroughs. Jesus took time to pray even during His ministry's success. Mark 1:28 - 38

18. CALL TO ACTION: EMBRACE AND UNLEASH THE POWER OF PRAYER Prioritize Prayer: Make prayer a consistent and integral part of your daily life. Pray with Faith: Trust in God's power to transform your heart and circumstances.

19. Be Persistent: Continue to pray in both good times and bad, and don't give up. Pray for Others: Engage in intercessory prayer, lifting others in your community and beyond. Give Thanks: Offer praise and thanksgiving in your prayers for all that God has done and will do.

20. Listen to God: Allow time in your prayer life to listen for God's voice and guidance. Stay Humble: Approach God with a humble heart, acknowledging your dependence on Him.

21. 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

22. COMMUNAL PRAYER TIME Let us break into groups of 3-4 people Please keep your prayers short (1-2 sentences). Stick to one topic each time you pray.

23. 4 TOPICS Praise Confession Supplication Thanksgiving

24. PRAYER FORMAT We will begin with praise. Praising God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for who they are.

25. Then, we will enter into a time of confession. Confessing our public sins publicly, which are appropriate to share in the hearing of children and our private sin, silently confessed.

26. This will be followed by a time of supplication. During our time of supplication, we will be praying for:

27. Supplication The infilling of the Holy Spirit and revival. The world church and our local church. Other needs that the Lord places in our hearts. We will then end with thanksgiving.

28. THANK YOU