Leading a congregation in prayer is a most important responsibility. When you are called upon to do it, you should try your utmost to do it right. This checklist helps you to lead an effective prayer.

Public Prayer Checklist

PRESENTATION —Am I neatly dressed and properly groomed?

VOICE —Am I speaking clearly in a natural well modulated voice?

DELIVERY —Am I speaking without distracting stumbles and stutters?

ADDRESS —Do I address God in a respectful manner (Not "Hey God!")

WORDS —Am I using simple normal words (not archaic or churchy)?

PHRASES —Am I speaking meaningfully (not mere forms of words)?

INTENTION —Am I praying to God rather than preaching to people?

THANKSGIVING —Have I given thanks and praise to God?

SUPPLICATION —Have I made requests to God about specific needs?

CONTENT —Am I speaking "off the cuff" or prepared with a prayer list?

SCRIPTURE —Are scripture quotes apt, brief, and used in moderation?

EMOTION —Is my prayer earnest without "putting on" emotion?

PRIVACY —Am I careful not to mention private matters in public?

ENDING —Do I close with the expected "...in Jesus' name, Amen"?

HEART —Most important, am I praying sincerely from my heart?

ALL CHECKLISTS

Public Prayer Checklist 843
Bible Reading Checklist 841
Bible Study Checklist 846
Presentation Checklist (speaker) 878
Presentation Checklist (sermon) 898
List Outline Checklist 790

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