Practical Prayer: A Workbook

By Roger Manusov

Many people have told me that they aren’t consistent with their praying and don’t have a prayer plan that has worked for them. In Practical Prayer, we examine fundamentals and essential qualities of prayer and provide a framework for developing your own plan. My prayer is that this workbook will guide you on your own journey using these foundational principles and ideas.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664210196

Roger Manusov

Roger Manusov resides in San Diego, California with his wife, Gina. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Long Island University. He has participated in missions trips to Russia, India, and Mexico and is currently a group facilitator for the Community Bible Study program.

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CONTENTS

PREFACE

THE CHALLENGE BEFORE US

FUNDAMENTALS OF PRAYER

Why Pray?

Where to Pray

EXAMPLE OF PRAYER

The Lord’s Prayer

Praying for Others

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES FOR PRAYER

Humility

Obedience

A Godly Attitude

Bible-Centered Living

Memorizing the Word of God

Thankfulness

FOCUSING OUR PRAYERS

Focusing on God

Focusing on Favorite Passages

Focusing on Scriptural Principles

Focus on Verses You Study

CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ENDNOTES

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

PREFACE

I am writing this prayer workbook because I have spoken to many people who say they are not consistent in their praying or that they don’t actually have a prayer plan that works for them. Some just pray when they need God to help them or when someone has asked them for prayer.

I understand these struggles because I’ve had them myself! My hope is that what I have learned will be of help to you and that after you have finished this workbook you will have discovered a way in which you can approach our loving Lord with a feeling of reverence and confidence.

We will examine fundamentals of prayer, essential qualities of prayer, and focusing our prayers. Throughout the workbook, I have included favorite quotes from pastors and Bible selections that have added to my understanding in my Christian walk. Other quotes and prayers that pastors have prayed have helped me learn what to pray for.

My prayer is that this workbook will lead you on your own prayer journey using these foundational principles and ideas. Please feel free to