In James 5:16 (NLT2) “The earnest prayer of a righteous person... (Part 2)

... has great power and produces wonderful results.” Today we continue our series on Revival Praying and tonight we continue to gather to pray. Please do not try to convince me of your concern for America if you are not willing to pray. James points out that whatever your need is, sincere prayer is the answer. Whether it is hardships, sickness, or the ravages of sin. Our prayer has great power and wonderful results. Let’s look at prayer:

1. Approaching God in prayer. Jude 1:20-21 (NKJV) “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” You see, how you approach God is so important. Here is something to think about. The secret of praying is praying in secret. What you do in your private life speaks volumes of your desire to approach God. We act like with God similar to the kid who rings the doorbell and runs away before the door is opened. How many undiscovered blessings are forfeited because we do not tarry with God and pray? 

2. Prayer as vast as God is. Prayer is as vast as God. Why? Because He is the One behind it making it happen. Prayer is so mighty because God has committed Himself to answering when we call on Him. It has been said that the reason Jesus will have to wipe away tears from our eyes at the Judgment Seat of Christ will be because of our small prayers in light of His greatness.

3. Revival praying birthed by love. If John Knox had prayed, “Give me success.” We may not have heard of him but he prayed a self-sacrificing prayer. John Knox – Give me Scotland, or I die! Only prayer motivated by love will change this sin hungry world. We need a prayer hungry church that will stay in God’s presence until things change. Pray without ceasing!