The Second Prayer - Prayer of Faith
The prayer of faith, also known as petition prayer, is the prayer that most people think of when they use the term "prayer." Petition prayer is between you and God. It is you asking God for a particular outcome.
The key verse for the prayer of faith is Mark 11:24, in which Jesus says, "'Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.'"
Do you believe these words? Throughout Scripture - especially in the Gospels - the correlation between the will of God and the faith of man is clearly seen.
How many times in Scripture does Jesus say to someone, "According to your faith"? He referred to peoples' faith constantly, and even though it was His power that healed them, He always credited their faith with being the catalyst. In fact, when Jesus went to His hometown, we are told that "He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief" (Matt. 13:58).
Did Jesus suddenly lose His power on that visit to Nazareth? No!
His power never changed. What changed? It was the people's level of faith mixed with His power.
PRAYER #31 - Pray With Expectation
What things are you praying for that require strong faith? Will you pray in such a way that you fully expect to witness the power of God in providential ways?
Based on the article “Six Kinds of Prayer”, by Frederick Price. Original article can be found here: http://www.charismamag.com/spirit/prayer/3006-god-has-an-answer
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