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    Going into the Deep Through Prayer
    Going into the Deep Through Prayer
    Going into the Deep Through Prayer
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    Going into the Deep Through Prayer

    By Anna Hawthorne

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    Have you ever asked yourself how, when or why pray? Or have you ever thought about praying the scriptures and the importance of dialogue and monologue? If these thoughts crossed your mind, then this book is for you. Not only will we dive deep into these questions but we will explore various types of prayer and learn what it means to watch and pray. You will be able to follow along, take notes and enjoy daily devotionals at the end of each session.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateSep 8, 2021
    ISBN9781664241671
    Going into the Deep Through Prayer
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    Anna Hawthorne

    Anyone with a desire to go deeper in their prayer life, will enjoy this book. Anna has been involved in prayer ministry for over 20 years. She is the Coordinator of the Prayer Ministry at Reedy Fork Baptist Church in Simpsonville SC, where she also serves as an Associate Minister and Sunday School Teacher. She is the founder of Sacrificial Prayer Ministries, where Praying without ceasing is their motto. Even in her profession as a Cosmetologist prayer is always on the forefront. Anna firmly believes that through prayer all things are possible. It is her desire to teach people how to enjoy a deeper walk with Christ through prayer.

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      Going into the Deep Through Prayer - Anna Hawthorne

      Copyright © 2021 Anna Hawthorne.

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      Scripture marked (NKJV) taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright

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      Dedication

      I wholeheartedly dedicate this book to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Without my Heavenly Father, I can do nothing, but through Jesus Christ I can do all things. I’m grateful to the Holy Spirit for working in me and through me, to accomplish this work.

      Acknowledgements

      First giving all glory to God, who is the Creator of all mankind:

      To Angela Nodine, my dear sister-in-Christ, who literally pushed me into doing this project.

      To my dear Sisters-in-Christ: Versalle Jones and Angela Nesbitt who dilligently support me in the Sacrificial Prayer Ministry, and encourage me during speaking engagements and other ministries.

      To the Sacrificial Prayer Ministry: Without your support, this ministry would not be possible. I am so thankful for each of you.

      To my family: You mean the world to me! I am grateful for my children, Alexander and Tonya, and my six beautiful grandchildren; to my mom and step-dad, Helen and Carlton; to my father and step-mom, Ben and Juanita, who always provide Godly, honest counsel; my sisters, Joann and Diana--for their unwavering support and willingness to just ‘jump in’ when needed; I also must acknowledge my dear friend and sister-in-Christ, Cherylon Perky Dean, who has been here from the beginning. We have shared so many wonderful testimonies and life moments together.

      To my wonderful husband, Ronnie, who supports me 100% in everything I do. I am abundantly blessed to have him in my life, and I’m eternally grateful to the Father for fullfilling my life with a man who truly loves me for who I am.

      It is my prayer that this book not only glorifies God, but blesses every person seeking to go deeper in their prayer life.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Session 1   Dynamics of Prayer - Part 1

      Session 2   Dynamics of Prayer - Part 2

      Session 3   Praying the Scripture

      Session 4   Meditating the Scripture

      Session 5   Monologue vs. Dialogue

      Session 6   Pray, Watch & Wait

      Session 7   Types of Prayer

      Session 8   Trust and Obey

      Introduction

      GOING INTO THE DEEP THROUGH PRAYER

      Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re reading this book, you probably have a desire to go deeper into your prayer life. For most of us, intentional prayer is difficult to maintain; it requires discipline. The great thing about prayer is that it’s easy! We can pray anywhere, at any time. Prayer does not require a sophisticated vocabulary, nor a college degree, to go before the Father. However, carving out time for prayer may be very difficult because we are so easily distracted. Prayer often turns into an afterthought, an activity of last resort. We allow the fiery darts of the enemy to knock us down before we pray. We’ve been granted a privilege that is often ignored, a gift we don’t often unwrap until we’re desperate.

      God’s word, from Genesis to Revelations, shows us that prayer unlocks the mysteries of our God. Prayer is how we speak to Him; prayer is how we have communion with the Father; prayer is how we fellowship with Him. So my dear friends, I invite you to join me as we go into the deep through prayer!

      This book is a series of eight (8) topics, which can be divided into weekly or monthly sessions, depending on your individual or group goals.

      Session 1: Dynamics of Prayer (Part 1) – Learn the how, when, why and where to pray.

      Session 2: Dynamics of Prayer (Part 2) – Discover how key men and women of the Bible gave themselves to prayer and their outcomes.

      Session 3: Praying the Scriptures – How to use scripture in our prayers.

      Session 4: Meditating Through Scriptures – How to reflect on the Word of God, and apply it to our lives.

      Session 5: Monologue and Dialogue - Learn how these styles of prayer are effective.

      Session 6: Pray, Watch, and Wait – Learn the patience in waiting for God’s responses.

      Session 7: Types of Prayer – Learn about the following prayer types: Adoration, Confession, Consecration, Thanksgiving, Supplication, Intercession, and Worshipping in the Spirit/Tongues.

      Session 8: Trust and Obey- Explore the importance of trusting God and obeying Him after we have prayed.

      Friends, let’s begin this journey with a word of prayer:

      Father, we thank you in advance for taking us deeper into our prayer life. We present ourselves now as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to you. It is our desire to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, and to be fully engaged in prayer. We come with our hearts prepared to unwrap the precious gift you have given us through prayer. We anticipate the signs, miracles and wonders you will perform in and through us. We pray this in the mighty name of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

      Amen

      Minister Anna Hawthorne

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      Dynamics of Prayer - Part 1

      HOW, WHEN, & WHY

      You may be asking yourself, How do I pray? When do I pray? Why do I pray? The answers to these questions are found in the Bible. Sounds simple, right? For some, perhaps; for others, not so much. Before we dive into the dynamics of prayer, I want to begin by telling you a little bit about my personal prayer life.

      Before I accepted Christ as

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