Getting a Grip on the Basics of Prayer is a practical comprehensive, easy-to-follow Bible study designed to help Christians pray effectively. If you’ve never been taught prayer basics, if you’ve been discouraged by seemingly unanswered prayers, or if you’re a seasoned pray-er who needs a booster shot, you will be inspired and fueled to take your prayer life to the next level.
Jesus meant what He said when He promised us, “. . . Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you . . . Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16: 23-24)
Here’s what you’ll discover:
- Who should pray and to whom
- What prayer is and what we pray for
- Where we should pray and in what position
- When we should pray and when timing matters
- How we “pray by the rules” to get answers
Some of the questions covered:
- I prayed, but God did not answer. Why?
- I am single, but can I pray and claim a spouse?
- I want to have a baby, but can I specifically pray for a son or daughter?
- I prayed for someone else, and the answer didn’t come. Why?
- What role does patience play when I pray?
- Do my words make a difference when I pray?
- What role does spiritual warfare play when I pray?
- Will God answer my prayers quicker if I fast?
- I am hurt, confused and mad about unanswered prayers. Now what?
- Do my prayers really matter? Won’t God do what He wants anyway?
- Am I selfish to pray for myself?
When you complete this workbook, your prayer relationship with the Lord will deepen. You will gain a solid working knowledge of what the Bible says about prayer, and you will be able to pray with humility, compassion, confidence, faith and boldness. Most importantly, you will know how to pray faith-filled prayers that get heavenly results!
Table of Contents:
Section 1: The What, Who, Why, How, When, and Where of Prayer
Chapter 1: Prayer Basics
Chapter 2: 10 Common Questions About Prayer
Section 2: The “What” of Prayer
Prayer is Not a Cookie-Cutter Experience
Prayer Gives Us a Way to Enjoy Fellowship with God
Prayer Gives Us a Way to Make Requests of God
Prayer Gives Us a Way to Produce Fruit for God
Prayer is Expressed in Many Ways
Prayer Is Done Through Our New Covenant Lens
There are Different Types of Prayer
There are Different Kinds of Prayer Expressions
Section 3: The “Who” of Prayer
We Pray to the Father in Jesus’ Name
We Pray to the Father Who Hears Our Prayers
We Pray to the Father Who Wants to Bless Us
We Pray to the Father Who Wants to Answer
Pray for Yourself
Pray for Others
Pray With Others
Section 4: The “Why” of Prayer
Jesus Wants to Work with Us
Jesus Told Us to Ask
Jesus Gave Us the Lord’s Prayer as a Model
God Needs Our Prayers to Bring Forth Fruit
God Reveals His Prayer Plan in the Rain Cycle
God Told Us How to Pray for Rain to Bring Forth Fruit
God’s Prayer Plan Is Genius
Section 5: The “How” of Prayer
Pray to the Father
Pray the Word of God
Pray in the Name of Jesus
Pray in Faith
Pray from Your Heart
How Not to Pray
Pray in Two Ways
Pray with Your Understanding
Pray with Your Spirit
Section 6: The “When” of Prayer
Pray Always
Pray When the Spirit Moves You
Pray When the Spirit Doesn’t Move You
Pray When You Want To
Pray For a Moment or For an Hour
Section 7: The “Where” of Prayer
Pray From the Place of Your Heart
Pray From the Place of Your Authority in Christ
Pray From Any Place
Pray From Your Place of Quietness and Rest
Pray From Your Place of Being Hungry for God
Conclusion
What Must You Do to Be Saved? The Prayer of Salvation
About the Author:
Beth Jones has been teaching Bible basics for over 30 years. As a pastor and author, she has written more than 20 books, including the popular Getting a Grip on the Basics book series, which has been translated into more than 24 languages. Beth is also founder of The Basic University, an online Bible course platform, and she hosts The Basics with Beth tv program aired on networks around the world. Beth and her husband, Jeff, founded and serve as senior pastors of Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
