Pray, Then, In This Way - Part 3: The Effective Prayer of the Righteous (Santosh Poonen)

The effectiveness of your prayer is determined by the righteousness of your relationships (James 5:16-18; I Peter 3:10-12). Men must be understanding of your wives (I Pet. 3:7); without a fighting attitude (I Tim. 2:8). Women must have hidden and modest virtue (1Pet3:1-6; 1Tim2:9-15). In other relationships, you must have a clear conscience (Matthew 5:23); a forgiving heart (Matthew 6:12,14,15). Pray in secret (Matthew 6:5-6) - Mark 1:35 (early in the morning, alone); Luke 5:16 (“slip away to the wilderness”); Luke 6:12 (“all night”); Matthew 26:39 (“on His face”). Pray to “Daddy” (Matthew 6:7-8): thankful attitude (Colossians 4:2); no anxiety, guard of peace (Philippians 4:6-7); with godly fear (Heb. 5:7; I Peter 4:7).