The first step is Confession . Begin by acknowledging who God is. Abram called him, "the LORD, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth" (Gen. 14:22). Begin by declaring the power of the Almighty. Elijah began his prayer on Mount Carmel, "LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel" (1 Kings 18:36). If you want the fire to fall, begin by confessing who God is. The next level of prayer is Supplication . Simply, "Let your request be made known to the Lord." Unfortunately, this is the step on which many people spend far too much time. Their entire prayer life seems to be concentrated on needs, wants, and desires. Of course your personal problems are worthy of God's attention, but when you have shared them, it's not time to say "Amen." The best is yet to come. The third step—and one that I dearly love—is Adoration . It should be a time of absolute beauty and worship. Loving Him. Adoring Him. It may begin with the words, "Jesu
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