1. Continue to grow in the knowledge of God's Word. Jesus used Scriptures to combat Satan's temptations in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11). When we know the Word and incorporate it into prayers of petitions, its living and active power is evident.
2. Stay in right relationship with God. Confess sin quickly and receive cleansing power. The prayers of a righteous person have great power as it is working. (James 5:16)
3. Remain alert to ways we can pray for others. We may be the only person to pray for the snippy waitress, the quiet teenager, or the stranger in front of us in the grocery line.
4. Keep a prayer journal. Jotting down prayers for ourselves helps us to see God's faithfulness and keeping a similar list of those we're praying for reminds us to remain faithful in praying for them.
5. Don't be caught by surprise when the enemy tries to discourage or defeat us. We're on the front line of the spiritual battle when we pray. Prayer is powerful because it is a Direct Connection to the Living God (1 Peter 5:8-9)
Keep the the Word Daily.