Munroe Prayer book

IntroductionPrayer is an essential split of a saviourians life. Too often, however, Christians are either unaware of what they should be doing or they do not have a good savvy of what entreater truly means for their lives as Christians in this world. Prayer is excessively essential in communicating and relating with Christian brformer(a)s and sisters. The phrase Ill pray for you is used very often but is rarely done. If only Christians would sympathize the propose and the situation of appeal, they would do what they say more than often.The exploration of the purpose and power of prayer motivated Dr. Munroe to write ab out(a) the topic and boosterer Christians understand why they need to pray and be in lock on with theology.The Purpose and Priority of PrayerThe Lord the Nazarene Christ came to save globe and enable the Church to gravel his partners in establishing His kingdom on earth. When He came to the earth, he healed the sick, He made the blind see, made the cri pple walk and even raised the dead. Today, more than ever, He works through and through the Church to show the world His love and His compassion. Christians therefore are part of His plan in bringing about the changes that he promised.Dr. Munroe said that the move of prayer is an affirmation that Christians do believe, affirm and participate in the unfolding plan of deity. Prayer is a way for them to connect with God and inspection and repair intercede and pray for the expansion of Gods kingdom on earth. Furthermore, as Christians, the Lord Jesus Christ has given us delegacy and prayer is an expression of this authority. In fact, he said that prayer is earthly license for heavenly interference.As the partners and friends of God, we, want Abraham and other persons of God sooner us, could communicate, ask favors, and intercede in behalf of those we love before God. With prayer, we discount become intercessors and mediators before God since this is part of the authority that Chri st has given us by virtue of the sacrifice He made on the master and based on the authority He has bestowed upon us under the impudent covenant of grace.Preparing for PrayerFor many people, prayer seems to be the last resort in renting with difficult situations in life. Even Christians sometimes only go on God when they need money or they need help out of difficult situations. In this case, sometimes prayer becomes a one-way passage that a Christian ventures into because of his needs. This is the correct way of treating prayer. sort of, Dr. Munroe admonishes Christians to use prayer to enter Gods straw man. Sure, God longs to bestow His blessings on His children, but more than that, He also desires a close descent with them.For Christians who feel like their prayers only bounce on the ceiling, Dr. Munroe provides several principles in preparing oneself to enter the presence of God. He encourages believers to cultivate the soft of creed that is expectant for God to answer . However, he cautions against simply praying without doing anything. He draws upon several biblical verses and principles that show that action should be in partnership with faith and prayer. He offers ten steps to preparation in prayer. Although much(prenominal) steps might seem formulaic, it helps new believers to assemble themselves.As they mature in the faith, however, they can improvise and to state it proverbially, they can take the plunge and dive into the life of prayer. Dr. Munroe also encourages Christians to practice the God kind of faith. This faith is active and not passive. The persons who exhibit this kind of faith actively seeks ways in which they can participate in Gods will.Principles of PrayerIn Part III of Dr. Munroes book, he expounded on several(predicate) principles related to prayer that can be gleaned from the Bible. He explained the significance of Jesus model of prayer. Although Jesus enjoyed the company of His disciples and the accolades of the publi c that He preached to, he even so cultivated an attitude of prayer that sought to establish His connection with God the Father. This expression of His relationship was foremost among His priorities.The Lords prayer also received significant attention from Dr. Munroes books and he explained its significance for Christians today. Instead of perpetually asking God for favors like a genie in a bottle, Christians need to understand that prayer is essentially an expression of the relationship that they have with God.Dr. Munroe also offered twelve action steps to prayer, which is meant to help believers actively participate in seeking Gods answer to prayers. Although such steps may seem to be a simple list, they can help believers focus themselves on the task of praying and seeking Gods will.In addition to this, Dr. Munroe also listed down several hurdles to answered prayers as well as the hindrances. These hurdles may be in regards to the direct of faith of the Christian praying or beca use of wrong motives. In order to deal with these hurdles and hindrances, the Christian should put himself right with God and examine his intentions and his desires in seeking for the prayer items.The Power of PrayerBecause of the authority that God has given to Christ and to the authority that Christ has given to His followers, we have do have power through prayer. The power of the word and of the key of Jesus in prayer was expounded by Dr. Munroe. Naming things that believers desire in accordance to Gods word is an important part of prayer. And yet, even if some desires are not uttered, the Holy Spirit enables believers to pray with groans that words could not express.Yet, through the name of Jesus, believers do have access to the throne of grace. Fasting is also another(prenominal) way for believers to empower their prayer lives. Through fasting, believers can focus their energies and check up on their bodies. It is a way to empower ones prayer and help discern what God wills f or ones life and for the world.ConclusionPrayer seems to an underrated part of Christians lives. In this regard, Dr. Munroe provides a good handbook on prayer. The issues relating to the prayer lives of Christians, the principles behind it, as well as the different hurdles and hindrances were explored in the book. This way, Christians would understand dampen the purpose and the power of prayer and they will be able to introduce these for themselves.As the world proceeds with its breakneck speed and the increasing demands of work and other pressures on the lives of Christians and pre-Christians alike, Dr. Munroes book can help Christians change their position on prayer and start practicing it so that they, too, can participate in Gods plan for this world.