Levels of Prayer
I know YFC has taught different levels of prayer back then, where the “uber level” is where we raise our hands and jump for joy in praise for God. Although it did help us express our feelings for God, the concept never really rang true to me. I knew there were deeper levels. Today I found this.
Level 1 - Basic prayer: Traditional prayer and worship like the Rosary and the Mass. Fellowship with a prayer group. A few minutes alone with God. Bible reading. Petitioning is usually self-centered. Prayer is very vocal, often noisy.
Level 2 - Intermediate prayer: At least an hour at a stretch with God each day. Some fasting. You meditate on the Bible. Petitioning expands to include family and friends. Prayer becomes quieter, more meaningful.
Level 3 - Advanced prayer: Three hours or more of prayer each day. Petitioning graduates to interceding for the world. Fasting is frequent and often total. You are now studying the Bible. Prayer is totally guided by the Holy Spirit.
Graduate Level: Constant, continuous prayer. You are totally in tune with God. The Bible is the living, breathing Word of God. You can fast as led, whenever led. You’re ready for the University of the Holy Spirit!
taken from Holy Spirit Interactive Online
Now this version rings true.
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