The way to Pray with the words of Yeshua / Jesus Christ

By Ardeci Cardoso

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways to experience the love, power, and grace of God. The best characteristic of prayer is that you can do it anytime, anywhere, and regardless of whether you're poor or rich. Prayer is a totally free reso

• Language: English
• Publisher: Holy Spirit SElf-Publishing
• Release date: Nov 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9781087926216

Ardeci Cardoso

Born in Santa Catarina, Brasil . from a simple family. Ardeci João Cardoso Filho studied English Language in London and Theology before becoming a writer. At the age of eighteen John had unanswered questions and noted that most of the people around him also had questions, which were: Where did I come from? Who I am? And where am I going? At the moment he had an idea of getting to know other cultures and countries. He decided to move to Portugal. After a year, she was given an opportunity to study in London through a scholarship paid for half a Charity of the Catholic Church and half for Queen Elizabeth. Even so John worked as a part time job as a Manager at a restaurant located on Tower Bridge Road. In London he studied English at the University of Cambridge. He lived there for seven years and at this time had the opportunity to meet various people and cultures, as well as most European countries. But the unanswered questions were still inside John every day: Where did I come from? Who I am? And where am I going? He knew that when he found these answers he would fulfill his dream of dividing them with the world through a book. But the world itself tried to show him that this dream would be impossible to realize. John began to look for these answers in different religions and philosophies of life. But all this was not enough many of the answers of these places were not true or insufficient for their doubts. For some time this fear-based feeling blocked his life as if nothing made sense. It was through his faith in God the Father's love that he continued with his dream, fulfilled today. When in London, John experienced an example of charity, mercy, and compassion, Father Airton Freire, founder of the Land Foundation, a non-profit civil society organization created by Father Airton Freire in a community called Rua do Lixo, very poor, on the outskirts of Arcoverde, a town in the semi-arid region of Agreste in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. Years later, João returned to Brazil and the Terra Foundation volunteered as a teacher and translator of English. "With the children I have learned to love others, regardless of their color, purchasing power, race, creed or religion, and this leads us to practice the Teachings of Jesus." They are also words of the author "I know that some fear is also blocking your life purpose. So you will believe that you are small and will keep you from reaching your dreams. This is frustrating! My faith showed that I could change my fear for love by achieving my life purpose. "

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INTRODUCTION

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways to experience the love, power, and grace of God. The best characteristic of prayer is that you can do it anytime, anywhere, and regardless of whether you're poor or rich. Prayer is a totally free resource that is available to anybody who believes, just as it is easy to get ample sunlight and air by simply going outdoors.

But many people find prayer to be like rocket science subjects such as stochastic calculus, theoretical physics, and econometrics. Why?

Do research on the word prayer on Google or other search engines, and you'll find a plethora of definitions, many of which contradict each other. For example, many believe that the power of prayer lies in the specific words used, such as Latin, as evidenced by it being used in what is often called high masses. But there are many who believe that it is not the language or the words per se but the faith behind them.

Another example of conflicting beliefs about prayer pertains to its efficacy. Many believe that if you pray the right way, i.e., using a formula or a template, God is sure to hear your prayers by granting exactly what you ask for. Others believe otherwise, saying that our prayer requests are down to God’s will at the end of the day.

So, how do we know which of the myriad number of teachings about prayer is legitimate and which are false? How can we learn - if it is possible - to pray the right way? This is what this book is about.

The best way to know how to really pray is to ask God himself. And in today's day and age, we can do that through reading His word. That's why within the pages of this book, we will take deep dives into what the Holy Bible really says about prayer. As the saying goes, and with no blasphemy intended, it's best to get the information straight from the horse's mouth.

So, if you want to start learning how to pray the right way, according to God's will, we'll look no further than what his only begotten son Jesus Christ has to say about it. That will be the main principle upon which this entire book will be anchored. If Jesus Christ says so, then it is the truth. By the end of this book, you will be in a very good position to start praying as Jesus did.

If you are ready, turn the page, and let's begin.

CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES

To get a better understanding of how to pray the right way, let's look at how Democratic countries like the United States create and implement its laws.

In a federal Democratic system such as in the US, the government is divided into 3 equal branches: the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The executive branch is responsible for implementing the country's laws and managing its affairs in accordance with its laws. The judiciary branch is responsible for interpreting the country's laws, especially when it comes to settling disputes. The legislative branch is the one responsible for creating laws of the country.

The legislature is typically divided into 2 parts. The lower house, or Congress, is composed of locally elected officials. Congressmen and congresswomen represent constituents from their local districts, such as cities or municipalities, in Congress to create new laws and regulations. Senators, on the other hand, are officials elected by constituents of a much greater area. Hence, the reference to it as the upper house. In the United States and other federal governments in the world, senators are voted by their state constituents. In other Democratic forms of government such as the Philippines, senators are voted on a national level.

For a new law to be passed, it must be ratified by both the upper and the lower house. The final step in the process is the president of the country, signing it into law but one very important characteristic determines whether a bill proposed in Congress or at the Senate is qualified for ratification as a law: it must be constitutional.

For a proposed bill or law to be considered constitutional, it must not violate a country's constitution. You can think of it as the law of all laws because it will determine whether a proposed bill or law can be passed or ratified. For example, if the constitution gives a country’s citizens their right to own guns for self-defense, Congress and the Senate cannot pass laws prohibiting qualified individuals from owning such weapons. Or the constitution prohibits foreign ownership of businesses in specific industries, meaning the legislative branch may not ratify proposed bills that allow foreign individuals and companies to buy into or set up businesses in the country.

Now, you may be wondering what this has to do with being a Christian in general or praying in particular? Well, The Bible is our constitution. As such, it is the way by which we can determine whether prayer or other matters of faith and conduct is God's will or not. In the same way, you will be able to identify false teachers and prophets according to how their teachings line up with what the word of God actually says.

Now that you understand the importance of the Bible when it comes to learning God's will in our lives, it's time to understand how to read it.

Identify the Specific Genre

The Bible, literally translated, means a collection of books. That is why if you actually read it, you will find a myriad number of sections or books. From Genesis to Revelation, each book in the Bible conveys different types of messages for its readers.

The books in the Bible consist of different genres. These include:

• Narrative or Historical

• Poetry

• Wisdom Literature

• Prophecy

• Gospels

• Epistles

• Apocalypse

Why is it important to understand what genre the book from which specific Bible verses come from? It will determine, to a great extent, what information is being relayed to the reader. Take, for example, Judas hanging himself after betraying Jesus. In Matthew 27:1-5, The Bible says that this disciple who betrayed Jesus felt so much remorse about what he did to the point that he decided to commit suicide.

A person who is not familiar with the genres of the book of