adminAuthor: Chris Oyakhilome
Publisher: LoveWorld Publishing
Publication date: 2012
Pages: 184
ISBN: 978-978-53088-0-8
PASTOR Chris Oyakhilome has done it again. His concerns about the state of the Christian as a new creation have seen him using all forms of medium to reach out — teaching, encouraging, cautioning and bringing hope to many souls. He does this fully anchored in the word of God, the Bible.
His latest book, “How to pray effectively; Volume 1”, is like a “to do it” manual, which says that although as a Christian you might know that rules of prayer exist, and the Bible abound with these principles, the underlying element for a breakthrough is for you to UNDERSTAND those rules, and to apply them in the various circumstances you encounter.
This is important because one area most believers struggle with is prayer.
In this first volume of “How to pray effectively”, Pastor Chris establishes “a clear understanding of the rules (principles) of different prayers for different situations and how to apply them for your desired outcome”.
Pastor Chris assures, “your prayer life will be revolutionised as you open your heart to receive and practice the divine insights” the book unveils.
Apart from the introduction and conclusion, “How to pray effectively” is divided into eleven chapters: The prayer of faith; Know your part and do it; The prayer of petition; The prayer of petition (2); Praying with the Spirit; The prayer of agreement; The prayer of intercession; Praying for the saints; Praying for material needs; Prophetic prayer; Prayer of worship, praise and thanksgiving. For those who have watched Pastor Chris on TV, the Internet and other forums, and have also had the opportunity to read some of his publications, they know that he authoritatively communicates in a manner, which has enabled him to touch the hearts and souls of millions worldwide. His publications are also well presented.
Some of the high points in “How to pray effectively” include:
l “It is God’s desire to have a rich, vibrant and enduring fellowship with His children; but how can they enjoy such communion with Him if they don’t know how to pray effectively?”
l “Prayer is primarily our communication with the Lord. Communication has purpose, and the purpose usually determines the mode and relevant details for the communication to be effective.”
l “Praying is such an important part of our lives as Christians . . . We must recognise prayer as a privilege as well as an honour.”
The author leads an anointed ministry that spans more than three decades as pastor, teacher, healing minister and television host. He is also the bestselling author of the daily devotional, “Rhapsody of Realities”, which he co-authors with his wife Pastor Anita Oyakhilome.
His other publications include: Prophecy: Understanding the power that controls your future; How to make you faith work; Praying the right way; The gates of Zion; When God visits you; The oil and the mantle; Now that you are born again; Healing from heaven, volumes 1 and 2; Atmosphere for miracles, volume 1; and more. In “How to pray effectively”, Pastor Chris extends a special invitation to prayer: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday he sends out “prayer points and prophetic words to saints around the world and impressed upon my heart by God.” Those who wish to know more about this prayer network can log onto www.yookos.com.
Enjoy your reading and bear in mind what Prophetess Lucy Natasha says in her book “Touching heaven through prayer: Secrets of a prayer warrior”: “Prayer is a sustaining power in our daily lives (and the ‘acronym’ PRAYER stands for), Praying Regularly Always Yields Eternal Rewards.”
Forthcoming events
Event: Conference — Raising an Altar at the Threshing Floor
Dates: March 29-31
Venue: Faith Ministries, Borrowdale Community Church
Time: 8am-2pm (morning); 6pm-5pm (evening)
Speakers: Dr M C Wazara; Prophet Maongera; Pastor Phillip Pike; Apostle Batsirai Java; Dr Shingi Munyeza and Pastor Scotch Gusalo
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Date: March 25
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Date: April 6
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Time: 8pm till dawn
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