When you want to pray and anoint yourself with oil, there are two main points you need to remember: Each of these approaches has its benefits, which I will explain in this article. Anointing Yourself with Oil Many times, anointing oil is used with a Man of God anointing someone else. This practice originates from … Read more
Not all the time we have words to say in prayer, is it the case? Yes and no. Prayer is an intimate act but also prayer is a form of communication. When we perceive prayer as an act of intimacy, we can’t run out of words to say but when we perceive prayer as a form … Read more
Who doesn’t need money? We could argue that all a person needs is food and clothing because that is what Jesus said. But because you asked how to pray when you need money, I’ll do my best to explain. There is nothing wrong in asking God for money in prayer. However, there is a level … Read more
We all have moments when we like someone, but we remember that we are Christians, and we need to involve God. It can feel a little weird at first to think of praying when you like someone but there is no shame in it. God is our Father and there is nothing we should ever … Read more
When you are under spiritual attack, you need to pray. The Bible tells us in the book of James to pray whenever we are in trouble. Praying when under spiritual attack is challenging especially because the attack may be targeting your prayer life. When the enemy attacks, he begins by destroying your prayer life. That … Read more
If you are on the path of light, you can’t miss to have enemies of progress. While some people brush off the idea of having human beings as enemies, the truth is different. In this article, I will explain the enemies of progress and how to pray against them. Understanding Enemies of Progress Before you … Read more
Feeling hopeless is common though that should not be the case. Jesus paid a heavy price for us to have hope. Good for us, there is a way to pray whenever we feel hopeless. Before I dive into the formula of praying when you feel hopeless, I will help you understand a few fundamental issues. … Read more
It is that day you have been waiting for. You want to make a prayer before you go for that job interview but you don’t know what to say. Well, I’m here to help you know how to formulate your prayer just before you go for that job interview. Apart from helping you formulate a … Read more
“Oh God I pray give me a new car that I may use it to serve you”. If you have ever made this type of prayer, you are not alone; I once made a similar prayer. Praying for God to give you a new car is a common prayer. However, many people who pray for … Read more
Praying for your future husband is good. Every single girl should pray for her future husband. God has good plans for every girl and in those good plans, there is a husband. But then it is the responsibility of every girl to cooperate with God to get those plans fulfilled. Getting a husband from God … Read more
If you have a case in court, it is wise to pray. Praying for a case in court requires understanding. God listens to prayers of His children and He answers them but they must be made with understanding. In this article, I will guide you on how to make a prayer that is aligned with … Read more
There is no disease that God cannot heal. Praying against high blood pressure is a good move. However, you need to understand how praying for healing works for you to make a wise prayer against high blood pressure. In this article, I will share with you the necessary information you need to make a wise … Read more
There are many reasons that are given when prayers are not answered. It can be hard to know exactly why God has not answered your prayer if you are given many possible reasons. Having your prayers go unanswered is discouraging. No doubt about that! Today, I will compile all the many reasons why prayers are … Read more
We are used to mother’s day prayers that make us feel good but do not have any spiritual significance. When it comes to praying, every word that proceeds from your mouth needs to have an impact. Making an effective mother’s day prayer requires knowledge. This is for serious believers. Leave those casual ‘feel good’ mother’s … Read more
Stealing is a sin. If you have stolen, you need to pray for forgiveness. While there is a general way of praying for forgiveness, it is important to pray the specific prayer for forgiveness for stealing. When you pray the specific prayer for forgiveness after stealing, you will have an easy time overcoming the guilt … Read more
It is a good move for you to make a prayer for forgiveness after lying. God is very clear in His word that lying is a sin. The ninth commandment of the ten that God gave to Moses asks us not to bear false witness. In Proverbs 6:19, the Bible tells us that the Lord … Read more
Fornication is a sin. If you commit it, you need to repent. Praying for forgiveness for fornicating requires you to have understanding. In this article, I will walk you step by step through the process of repenting for fornication. But before you go through the steps of repenting for fornicating, I’ll help you understand the … Read more
There is a procedure of how to pray for your husband to get a job. I will walk you through it and give you a sample prayer at the end. Before you start praying for your husband to get a job, you need to understand a few things about prayer. The Power of Praying for … Read more
Praying for success in business is a good move to make. God acknowledges prayers made for the success of a business. Whether it is your own business you are praying for or the business of a friend, be assured God listens. An effective prayer for your business needs to be made in understanding. Just as … Read more
It takes good understanding to make an effective prayer against masturbation. Making a clueless prayer won’t yield the desired result. If you have struggled to pray against masturbation with little success, this article is for you. I will walk you through the perfect prayer against masturbation and exactly what you need to do. I have … Read more
God has provided knowledge for us to overcome the spirit of rejection. In this article, I will show you how to pray against the spirit of rejection. Rejection is a common occurrence and God knows it. There is so much pain that comes with it. Our God is loving and willing to help us overcome … Read more
To pray for anointing oil, hold the bottle containing the oil in your hands, lift it up and make a declaration over it that God’s power may abound in it. You can do this while standing or kneeling. After you have made the declaration, pour a little oil on your hands and apply it on … Read more
If you are tired of living where you currently live, I’ll show you how to pray to get a new house and how to pray for it before you move in. While a house is an earthly possession, there is nothing wrong in asking for a better house from God. God grants our desires. If … Read more
Before you learn how to pray for animals, it is important to understand how prayer works. A good number of people believe that we should not pray for animals. What does the Bible say about Praying for Animals? As far as I know, there is one scripture that stands out when it comes to animals; … Read more
The Bible tells us in James 1:5 that if anyone lacks wisdom he should ask God for it. That is straightforward but how should we pray for wisdom, knowledge and understanding? And after praying for wisdom, knowledge and understanding, how can you know you have received it? That is what I will be answering in … Read more
Making prayers against debt and poverty is a good move. However, you have to understand how the bondage of debt and poverty works for you to make effective prayers. In this article, I will help you understand how to pray and break free from the bondage of debt and poverty. I’ve also included a sample … Read more
The proper title for this article should be ‘Why prayer should be allowed in school but it won’t’. I am a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ and I am writing this article from my heart. Why Prayer should be allowed in School The Origin It is sad that we have gotten to the point … Read more
Praying for marriage restoration is an emotional affair. Not only is it painful to lose a marriage but also it threatens your faith in God. Because of this, it is important to pray for marriage restoration with understanding. At the end of the day, you hope that your marriage will be restored or at least … Read more
It is emotional to have a friend go for surgery. The best you can do is to make a prayer for your friend having surgery. But how exactly should you pray? In this article, I have included a prayer for a friend having surgery which you can recite. But before you go to the prayer, … Read more
Praying for forgiveness after abortion is a good move. Abortion is a sin that requires you to repent. God offers forgiveness to anyone who humbles himself. In this article, I have included a prayer for forgiveness after abortion. But before you recite the prayer, I want to help you understand the sin of abortion. Understanding … Read more
If you are looking for prayer for direction in your relationship, I’m here to guide you. Not only will I show you how to pray but I will also give you tips to help your relationship grow according to God’s pattern. Praying for direction in your relationship is a wise move. It is impossible to … Read more
Growing a church is not easy. It is no surprise that you are seeking prayer for church growth. I’m sure you have made prayers before for your church to grow with little success. In this article, I will not only show you how to pray for church growth but I will also help you understand … Read more
In this article, I have included a prayer for forgiveness for sleeping with a married man. But before you pray for forgiveness, it is important to understand a few things. While all sins are disastrous, repenting for them takes a slight difference. When you understand the nature of your sin, it becomes easy to repent … Read more
Being a teacher is a calling from God. Apart from teaching, it is also your responsibility to pray for your students’ future. The future of the students that you teach is entrusted to you by God. When you pray for them, God is pleased. Make it a habit and great shall be your reward. How … Read more
When you are a teacher, it is good to pray for your students before exams. Not only will your prayer help your students pass their exams but it will also grow their faith. As a teacher, God has not only called you to teach but also to influence the students to believe in Him. At … Read more
It is painful to be a parent to a drug addicted child. There is a way you can pray for your drug addicted child and get answered but there are a few things you need to understand. God has a system that all prayers we make are subjected to. Understanding how this system works will … Read more
Having a desire to pray for the nation is good. It shows that you are not selfish with your prayers. This is exactly what Jesus called us to do; to pray for one another. To make effective prayers for the nation, you need to understand a few things. The prayers we make to God are … Read more
God uses dreams to speak to us. The evil one knows it and he does his best to bring us bad dreams. But glory be to God because there is a way to pray against bad dreams and end them once and for all. If you have prayed many times against bad dreams but they … Read more
Jesus prayed for the church and we are also required to pray for the church. However, it takes good understanding for us to pray for the church effectively. Jesus set a good example for us in the Bible that we can follow when praying for the church. I’ll cover the principles Jesus applied in praying … Read more
Because we live in a world full of dangers, we need to learn to pray for protection from God. We should not be like the people of the world who put their trust in man-made security systems. God has His own security system that we can rely on. The protection system that God provides is … Read more
Luke 15:11-24 has amazing lessons on how to pray for forgiveness. This portion of scripture talks about the famous prodigal son and how he went back to his father to ask for forgiveness. When Jesus told that parable, He made sure to apply principles that make a prayer of forgiveness effective. No matter what sin … Read more
The story in Luke 7:1-10 is the perfect example of how to pray for the sick. If you have a sick friend or relative, you can follow the principles outlined in the Bible to pray for healing. But what exactly does the Bible tell us about praying for the sick in Luke 7:1-10? Well, the … Read more
The Bible has given us clear instructions on how to pray against lust from Matthew 6:13. The instructions came directly from the mouth of Jesus. Of all the struggles that believers experience, I don’t think there is any that is as hard to crack as lust. Lust is not only a struggle today but has … Read more
Prayers offered before meals are often overlooked but they are crucial in our faith. As a believer, you need to understand the purpose of the prayers we make before eating. When someone makes a short prayer and starts eating immediately, I usually joke saying God is yet to hear your prayer. Despite presenting it as … Read more
I am not a woman and I am not even married but I know that few things in this life are as painful as living with a cheating husband. For you to get to the point of praying for a cheating husband to stop is sad to say the least. The bare minimum that God … Read more
If you pray for personal revival, you are a faithful believer. Usually, only believers who are serious about their faith ever see the need to pray for personal revival. Getting to the point where you feel you need revival takes the conviction of the Holy Spirit. I understand that praying for personal revival can be … Read more
“Brother, please agree with me in prayer for xyz.” I’ve received several of such requests. While making a prayer of agreement is powerful, there are rules to it. Those rules determine the effectiveness of the prayer of agreement. Sometimes I wanted to explain to the people requesting for the prayer of agreement why I couldn’t … Read more
Whether you are praying for success in an exam you are going to sit for or praying for someone else, you need to understand a few things. Prayer is good but when it is done without understanding, it yields no fruit. There is no point in making prayers for exam success if you lack understanding. … Read more
Genesis 22 has one of the most common stories in the faith. Despite the chapter being so famous, not enough lessons have been drawn from it. The chapter talks about how God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac his son. This story has one of the most crucial prayer lessons especially if you … Read more