A Powerful Prayer Approach: Six phases of life-changing intimacy with God.

By Tracy Hatch

Are you hesitant to come before God in prayer?

Are you unsure what to say when you do?

Does prayer sound like a daunting task or a treasured time of connection?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Metamorphoō Press
• Release date: Sep 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798988570615

Tracy Hatch

After 15 years in public sector c-suite positions, Tracy Hatch is now living her dream as executive director of a multi-site church, and the founder of OneTen Ministries and EnoughLife.com. Tracy is a writer, dynamic speaker, and experienced executive who is passionate about Jesus and helping others come to know, love, and follow Him as both Savior and Lord. Tracy and her husband have two beautiful fur-babies and live near Minnesota's twin cities.

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A Powerful Prayer Approach

Six phases of life-changing intimacy with God.

Copyright © 2023, Tracy Hatch

First Edition

Published by Metamorphoō Press, Prior Lake, Minnesota.

ISBN 979-8-9885706-0-8 (paperback)

ISBN 979-8-9885706-1-5 (eBook)

Theological review provided by Pastor Jason Foreman, M. Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

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This book is dedicated to all who hunger to know God more and who earnestly desire to walk in a manner worthy, for the glory of His Good Name.

Contents

Why Pray?

Align

Adore

Appreciate

Acknowledge

Ask

Act

Biblical Examples

How to Use This Book

A Final Word

Chapter 1

Why Pray?

Be still, and know that I am God!

Psalm 46:10a

Do you ever struggle with prayer? Do you feel like your prayers aren’t powerful? Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it right?

Let me assure you that every Christian has felt this way. You are not alone, and you no longer have to struggle with an ineffective prayer life.

Some religious orders lead people to believe God only hears prayers from those with certain titles or positions. This is not biblically accurate.

Many people believe one must use fancy or eloquent-sounding words to pray effectively. Also not true, Jesus Himself refuted this idea (Matthew 6:5-13).

The truth is that everyone can pray — no fancy title, elaborate attire, or special words needed. Prayer is simply a conversation of love between you