P = Pray
To begin our discussion on prayer we must first look at the model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. "Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, Your name be honored as holy. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." Matthew 6:9-13 Food for thought: Did Jesus intend for this prayer to be recited verbatim at every church service? Or perhaps is this a framework he intended for us to use to actually bring His Kingdom down to earth and into our daily lives?

R = Revelation
To begin our discussion on revelation, we must first define the word. Merriam-Webster defines revelation as an act of revealing or communicating divine truth: something that is revealed by God to humans. "Here is the vision that Isaiah, the son of Amoz, received by divine revelation concerning what was going to happen to Judah and Jerusalem." Isaiah 1:1 Food for thought: The entire book of Isaiah is considered to be revelation from God. When we talk to God, we call it prayer. But how often do we stop to listen to God's reply? When we listen to God, it's called revelation.

A = Advance
To begin our discussion on what it means to advance we have to have a clear picture of what we are really talking about. This is war! "Line up the buckler and shield, and advance for battle! Harness the horses, and mount, you riders! Take your stand with your helmets! Polish the spears, put on the coats of mail!" Jeremiah 46:3-4 Food for thought: We have been so fortunate to live in a place with relative peace. So many people live in "war-torn" countries. As Americans we don't live our daily lives fighting in a war. But as Christians we need to recognize that we are fighting a spiritual battle every day.

Y = Yield
To begin our discussion on what it means to yield let's revisit Job's journey. Job's friends may not have had everything right, but this advice from Eliphaz is on point. "Now yield and submit yourself to Him [agree with God and be conformed to His will] and be at peace; In this way [you will prosper and great] good will come to you." Job 22:21 Food for thought: We prayed for God to show us how to prepare for our client's cases. We listened to His answer. We knew our marching orders and advanced. But in the middle of the battle our strategy now needs to change. It is in these times that we must yield and listen for the Holy Spirit to tell us what to do in the moment.