Practice Powerful, Prolonged, And Effective Prayer

 The praying man or woman may not know how their prayers will be answered, but those who wait on Him and maintain close communion with their heavenly Father, will be used by God in wonderful ways. God does not always answer prayer in the way we expect, but will always carry out His plans and purposes for His greater glory and for His servants' eternal joy. 
 In Nehemiah's life, we see the work of God being carried out in answer to the faithful prayers of His servant, when plans are conceived in prayer... prayer is the foundation on which God's answer rests. May we Practice Powerful, Prolonged, And Effective Prayer, and be ready to be used by God to fulfil His plans for our life.
The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven,

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for men of prayer like Paul and Nehemiah, Daniel and the Lord Jesus, Who have become such examples to follow in the important ministry of prayer. Teach us how to pray without ceasing and to pray effectively. Help us develop a practice of powerful, prolonged, and effective prayer, and use us in whatever way You choose to carry out Your plans and purposes in our lives. Thank You that Your ear is always open to our cries, whether they are simple, silent arrow-prayers, or long-term, persistent pleadings, and thank You that we have access to the throne of grace - for mercy to find help in time of need. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN.