*WRONG PATTERN OF PRAYER.*(Series 9) *Scripture Reading:* 2 Peter 3:9 *"The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."*(AMP) What does scripture say to you when you are praying for someone that everyone has written off as a hopeless case? Always Remember today's Scripture: “God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (II Peter 3:9). II Timothy 2:15 says; *“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.”*(KJV). As Christians it is important to learn all you can about the word of God. Where are scriptures located that apply to you? Who are you in Christ? *What are promises you can believe and stand on when you pray? If you don’t know, this lack of knowledge can keep your prayers from being answered because you don’t know if God wants to do it or not.* That’s why Sunday school is so important. You are studying things on a particular topic, or book, or theme over a period of time. You will be surprised at how much knowledge you begin to pick up when you come to Sunday school. *Hope you're not part of believers that still look at Sunday school class and Bible study class as class for the baby in Christ?* IF YOU EVER THINK OR CLAIM YOU KNOW SOMETHING, I CAN TELL YOU BOLDLY, THAT YOU KNOW NOTHING. God's words are new everyday! Desire to learn more The Psalmist said; *“Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee”* (Psalm 119:11). Are you hiding the Word of God in your heart that you can begin to believe for the answers to your prayers? *“Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God”* (Romans 10:17). Begin to know what the Bible says to you personally. Get a modern translation of the Bible. Don’t be afraid to mark it up. Personalize it for yourself and I believe you will begin to pray more powerfully and see more answers than you have ever seen in your life. Why do we have this Bible if we don’t apply it to our individual daily lives? II Peter 1:3 says; *“through these he has given us his great and precious promises so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”* He goes on to say, *“make every effort to add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self control, perseverance, godliness, kindness and love”* (II Peter 1:5). Beloved in Christ, begin to know the Word so that your prayers will not be hindered by a lack of knowledge. To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a fruitful week, peace. *Prayer point:* Father, I pray thee Lord, let your word find expression in my heart and by it let me rule the world in Jesus Christ name. Amen! T.S. AFOLAYAN