7 Practices for Purposeful Prayer

In this powerful and deeply reflective message, Boyd Williams shares an introduction to his personal journey and ministry, before taking us through 2 Chronicles 20—an ancient story with enduring relevance for our lives today.

Drawing from King Jehoshaphat’s response to overwhelming odds, Boyd explores seven practices of purposeful prayer, showing us how we can seek God in both crisis and everyday life. This sermon is not a formula, but an invitation into deeper communion with the living God.

🔑 The 7 Practices of Purposeful Prayer:

1. Prioritise Prayer – Seek God before all else
2. Declare Who God Is – Honour God through remembrance
3. Testify to God’s Story – Recall His faithfulness in your life
4. Ask for Help – Humbly acknowledge our dependence
5. Listen – Make space to hear God’s voice and direction
6. Worship and Praise – Respond to God’s goodness, even in adversity
7. Give Thanks – Celebrate answered prayer and God’s presence

From worship to warfare, praise to petition, this message reminds us that prayer is not passive—it shapes our hearts, our community, and even the spiritual atmosphere around us.

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