19:46). What are the elements of effective prayer Some elements are given above. Also, consider the following 1. Most importantly, the one praying must be a Christian—a person declared righteous by the blood of Jesus (see James 5:16). Christ has ushered in the Kingdom of Heaven, and Christians in the Kingdom have a special relationship with God (see Matt 11:11). The prayers of Christians are powerful. 2. God does not listen to sinners, so we should seek forgiveness and fellowship with God (see Psalm 66:18). One sin is mistreating a spouse, and such sin inhibits the power of prayer (see 1
