Power of prayer

Practice flashcards covering the definitions, scriptural foundations, and biblical principles of prayer as discussed in the Bryce Crawford podcast.

Prayer

Communicating with the Eternal God of the universe, the creator who put breath inside of our lungs.

Entering His Courts with Praise and Thanksgiving

The Biblical blueprint for prayer where one acknowledges God's character and works rather than treating Him like a genie with a wish list.

Confession and Requests

Two calls to action in prayer that require humility and serve to deepen the heart connection and relationship with an all-knowing God.

Philippians 4

A scriptural reference calling Christians to pray in every situation, including the good, the bad, the ugly, and in temptation.

1 Thessalonians 5

The scripture that instructs believers to pray without ceasing.

Luke 18

The scripture where Jesus tells His followers to pray without giving up.

Solitude

The emphasis provided by Jesus Christ in the gospels, such as in Mark 1, by withdrawing from crowds to be alone with God.

Steering wheel vs. Spare tire

A metaphor suggesting that prayer should be a crucial guiding part of daily life rather than an emergency tool used only when life gets messy.

Matthew 7

Scripture stating that the Father gives good gifts to those who seek Him; one such gift is shifting a person's heart to align with His will.

Matthew 26

The passage where Jesus tells His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane to "Watch and pray" to avoid falling into temptation.

James 5:16-17

Scripture explaining that "the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much," capable of plundering the schemes of the enemy.

Old Testament Israel

Used as an example of people who were delivered from exile and sin but then returned to worshiping the things they were set free from, such as when they used gold from Egypt to create a false god.

2 Corinthians

The book where Paul writes about the "thorn in his flesh," revealing that God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness.

Gratitude

Described as the number one weapon against sin because it fosters contentment and prevents the foothold of ungratefulness.

Hypocrites in Matthew 6

Individuals who pray in synagogues and on street corners specifically to be seen by others for selfish ambition and the approval of man.

Praying in Secret

Jesus' instruction to pray in a room with a shut door to ensure the communication is raw and real, as one cannot impress an all-knowing God in private.

Empty Phrases

The "many words" or fancy vocabulary Jesus warned against using in prayer, as God knows what is needed before it is asked.

"Our Father"

The opening address of the Lord's Prayer that instructs believers to approach God as a dad rather than a dictator.

Daily Bread

A request within the Lord's Prayer for God to provide daily nourishment for the soul and spirit.

"Be angry and do not sin"

A biblical principle where prayer is used as a tool to bring frustration to God instead of taking it out on others or acting in sin.