Divine Dialogue

By Johnson F. Odesola

Prayer is one of the most mysterious aspects of the Christian walk and life. There is only one name through which God answers prayer: Jesus Chris. God hears and answers prayers.

In this exhilarating volume, Pastor Johnson Odesola gives a vivid insight into the art of prayer. He explores the depth, necessity, power and indispensability of dynamic prayer in navigating through the vicissitudes of life. You will find a lot to glean in this book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 27, 2019
• ISBN: 9781728341385

Johnson F. Odesola

Johnson F. Odesola is a seasoned multi-disciplinary professional. His qualifications and experience range from Theology, Law, Education, Engineering, and Administration. An accomplished author of more than 100 books and many research publications on Education, Theology, Law, Sociology, HIV/AIDS, Cultural issues, Missiology, History and Health related Issues. He began with a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic, Ibadan before turning to Theology where he holds a BA (honours) degree from Greenwich School of Theology, London; MTH in Missiology/Anthropology from Queen’s University and another Ph.D in Christian Education from Ashlan University and another Ph.D in Intercultural Studies from Trinity International University. He also holds a LLB (Hons), LLM (Labour Law) and is currently researching for PhD in Law (Human Rights) from the University of Africa in Zambia. He is a professor of Divinity with Trinity International Institute of Advance Studies and widely sought after resource person in Youth, Leadership and Church conferences across the glob. He is Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God and is married to Rachel Adebisi, a Pastor and Child Educationist and they are blessed with three Children, Titi, Uche and Enoch and Grand Children.

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Published by AuthorHouse 12/27/2019

ISBN: 978-1-7283-4139-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-7283-4138-5 (e)

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DEDICATION

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T his book is dedicated to Daddy and Mummy E. A. Adeboye under whom I learnt the art of praying. They wrote at the blank table of my life by their exemplary lives of devotion.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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I am am indebted to several people who have to the reality of this book. My contributed beloved wife Adebisi for her advise; Pastor E. A. Odeyemi, my immediate boss for his unswerving encouragement. My special thanks goes to members of staff of C.R.M. who proof read, and supervised the printing to bring it to the final stage as it is now.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Dedication

Acknowledgement

Preface

Chapter 1: The Venture of Prayer

Why Are We Drawn To Prayer?

By Prayer

A Pipeline for God’s Power

Prayer as War Strategy

Energy through Prayer

You Are Not For Defeat

The Prayer Structure

A Pattern For Prayer

Open the Door of Prayer with Adoration

Way To Adore God

Confession: A Neglected Art

Expressing Thanks

Asking For Assistance

Acts Methods In Prayer

Chapter 2: Telephone to Glory

The Prayer Answering God

The Mind Of God About Prayer

Keeping On In Prayer

Jesus Prayer Principles

Prayer Learned By Praying

Apprenticeship In Prayer

The Person In Prayer

Chapter 3: Secrecy of Prayer

The Secret Place

The Silent Spaces Of the Heart

The Mountain of the Lord

Thine Inner Room

The Closed Door

Creating a Speech Atmosphere

To Secure the Closed Door

Chapter 4: God’s Prayer Manual

Word Of God In Prayer

It Helps Devotion

Devotional Use Of The Bible

The Word Empowered Prayers

Chapter 5: Power for Prevailing Prayer

Praying In His Name

Whatsover Ye Shall Ask In My Name

In The Name of Jesus Christ

Praying In The Spirit

Fellowship Of The Spirit In Prayer

Holy Spirit Helping Our Infirmities

Speaking In The Spirit

Praying With Faith

Faith Is A Command Duty

You Can Get Anything By Faith

Faith Is In His Word

God Is Trust Worthy!

Faith And Divine Healing

Chapter 6: The Mysteries of Prayer

Mystery Of Answered Prayer

Importunity and Persistence

The Mystery Of Unanswered Prayer.

Untenable Requests

His Love Compels Him Not To Say Yes

Motives Is Important

God’s Glory or Your Own?

Our Father Knows All Things

Prayer Saboteurs

When Heaven Gives No Response

Everything By Prayer

Polluted By Cheating

Unhealthy Relationship

Narrow Focus

Failure To Listen To The Poor

Unconcerned Toward His Word

The Wrong Key

Yes To Our Prayers.

Chapter 7: God’s Line Is Never Engaged

He Is Capable To Handle It

Only Believe

His Ability over Circumstances

Surprised At Answer

He Has Control Over Lives

You Are Personally Invited

He’s Waiting for Your Phone Call

Bibliography

Other Books By The Author

PREFACE

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W e are in the era that telephone to glory is like a spare Tyre: we resort to it after human knowledge and endeavors have failed. How often the Lord’s work suffers and languishes because we do not dial the direct line to God. What a terrible thing that God’s people live in poverty, in sickness, in disappointment and defeat because they do not telephone the Headquarters of God.

Our heavenly Father says that the gold and silver are His and the cattle on thousands hills. He has lovingly invited us to tell Him all our needs. He says:What things so ever you desire, when you pray. He promised us great and mighty things which thou knowest not (Jer. 33:3). Yet we live at a poor dying rate in physical, mental and spiritual bankruptcy. We do not have because we do not ask. Our mouths are never full because we never need. Will you today take to heart His blessed promises and begin your telephone to glory now? It will be amazing to you the response that will come from the heavenly Headquarters.

It is my prayer that your blessing and benefits need. Will you today take to heart His blessed promises and begin your telephone to glory now? It will be amazing to you the response that will come from the heavenly Headquarters.

It is my prayer that your blessing and benefits

Chapter 1

THE VENTURE

OF

PRAYER

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THE VENTURE OF PRAYER

P rayer is a common but unnatural activity. From birth we have been learning the rules of self-reliance as we strain and struggle to achieve self-sufficiency. Prayer, in the face of those deep-seated values, is an assault on human autonomy, and an indictment of independent living. To people in the fast lane, who determine to make it on their own, prayer is an embarrassing interruption.

Prayer is alien to our proud human nature. Yet somewhere, sometime, probably all of us reach the pints of falling to our knees bowing our heads, focusing our attention of God, praying. We may look both ways to be sure no-one is watching; we may blush; but in spite of foreignness of the activity, we pray.

Why Are We Drawn To Prayer?

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There could be two possible explanations to this: The Inexplicable Firstly, by intuition or experience we understand that the most intimate communion with God comes only through prayer. Ask people who have faced tragedy or trial, heart-break or grief, failure or defeat, loneliness or discrimination. Ask what happened in their souls when they finally fell on their knees and poured out their hearts to the Lord. Such people have often said, I can’t explain it, but I felt as though God understood me.

Others have said, I felt surrounded by His presence. Or I felt a comfort and peace I have never felt before. The apostle Paul knew this experience. Writing to the Christians at Philip he said. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6-7).

By Prayer

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Prayer has not always been my strong point – for many years. Even as an assistant pastor in a well-established church. I knew more about prayer than practiced in my own life. I have a racehorse temperament, and the tug of self-sufficiency and self-reliance are a way real to me. I didn’t want to get off the fast track long enough to find out what prayer is all about.

Several years ago, the Holy Spirit gave me a leading so direct that I couldn’t ignore, argue against, or disobey it. The leading was to explore, study and practice prayer until I finally understand it. This I did by moving closely with my father in the Lord, his wife and my immediate boss. And then I did something radical: I prayed. The greatest fulfillment in my prayer life has not been the list of miraculous answer to prayers I have received, although that has been wonderful. The greatest thrill has been the qualitative difference in my relationship with God. And when I started to pray, I didn’t know that was going to happen.

God and I used to be rather usually related to one another. We didn’t get together and talk very much. Now, however, we get together a lot, not talking on the run, but by substantial, soul- searching conversations every morning for a good deal of time. Without doubt I have known God a lot better since I have started praying.

If the Holy Spirit is leading you to learn more about prayer, you are about to embark on a wonderful venture. As you grow in prayer, God will reveal more of Himself to you, breathe more of His life into your spirit. That will be the most fulfilling and