“The reign and rule of God in our hearts and over our lives requires persistent, fervent prayers requesting Him to do so!” Tools for Effective Prayers, Pastor Clarence Washington, p. 126. (Jeremiah 29:11-13; Psalm 63:1; Matthew 6:10)

“In order to pray with FERVENCY [which is one of the Mechanics of Prayer], we must have a keenly felt or deeply heartfelt awareness of our dependence on God to provide whatever we are asking of Him” … Tools for Effective Prayer, Pastor Clarence Washington, p.51. (1 Samuel 1:9-15; Psalm 130:1-6, NKJV; 142:1-2, NKJV; Philippians 4:6-7)

“Among the very best of things God gives us [believers] in this present life for victorious, abundant living are effective spiritual weapons.” So use them! Tools for Effective Prayer: The Mechanics, Dynamics, and Contents of Prayer, Pastor Clarence Washington, p. 268. (Isaiah 54: 16-17; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-17; Colossians 1:13; Revelation 12:11)