(adapted from “Partners in Prayer” by John Maxwell)

1. Pray Spontaneously - Be sensitive to His prompts, be creative when you pray. Pray when awakened at night, as you drive or with someone over the phone!

2. Pray Specifically - When we are more specific, we would be more alert to hearing the answers!

3. Ask Correctly - Before you "ask", examine your needs. As you "seek", be ready to do your part. And be persistent as you "knock" until the answer comes or He changes your request (Matt 7:7-8).

4. Pray Attentively - giving all of your heart to Him, use a journal to keep you focused from distractions.

5. Pray Continually - Keep a conversation with God going all day. He is with you (1 Thess 5:17).