The Genesis of a True Prayer Life

This book is about the odyssey of my prayer life for over thirty years of an effective ministry. I always tell people that if I never preach again I will never stop praying because preaching ministry does not necessarily need others to be fulfilled While it is very important to pray with others, however, just a man or a woman's who prays fervently can make a difference. When talking about prayer conquest the bible often used individual tenacity in prayers as an example. Elijah and Hannah are classic examples of individual who prayed until something good happened. In the letter of James he notes: "Elijah was just like us. He prayed earnestly that it should not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and half years. Again he prayed, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced crops." [James 5:17-18 NIV]. The narratives of the miraculous and supernatural things that happened because of the prayers of Elijah the prophet is prevalent in biblical account of his ministry. According to the account from tradition James who was the half natural brother of Jesus Christ from the same mother was one of the most praying men; he was also the pastor of the first Church in Jerusalem. It is my opinion that James must have derived his inspiration from Elijah; he seems to have great insight about the impact of Elijah's prayer life in Israel. It appears that James was encouraging individuals to become committed to prayer like Elijah because just one person serious with God in obedience to prayers can make a tremendous impact in the world. In other words, God does not require multitudes to carry ion his plans on earth. In order to show that God also uses women as men as far as prayer is concern we have many examples of women of prayers; Hannah being one of them. She prayed earnestly because she wants a child; she needed miracles [1 Sam.1:1-17]. Most bible schools, seminaries and divinity schools often do not offer a course in prayers; could that be the reason why the churches are becoming powerless to deal with the challenges of our society? If pastors and preachers from these institutions can't pray then their churches will never accomplish the mandates of Christ which is setting the captives free. May God give you the insights to prayers from this day in Jesus name.

About the Author :
Rev. John O. Oti was called to preach the gospel from a humble beginning. He had an encounter with Jesus as a young man while still students in St. John's college in Jos Nigeria. He surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and made him his Lord and Savior. He later went into University Of Jos where he was a student before accepting the call to go preach the gospel. He becomes the assistant pastor of Bible Faith Church in Jos, Nigeria. After pastoring for two years he was called to preach in various places; he began preaching in places such as secondary schools, universities and polytechnic school, churches, conferences and crusades around Nigeria. He was later called to plant his first named Gospel Miracles He pastured his first church until God send him to the nations to preach and teach the word of God. He has preached in many places in UK, USA, Canada, Spain, Jamaica, and Sierra Leone. He planted Oasis of Peace Community Church in Raleigh North Carolina. Oasis of Peace Church is a dynamic international, inter-racial, cross-cultural Church where everybody is always accepted. Rev. John Oti received his Bachelor of Religious Education from Heritage Bible College at Dunn NC; he received his M. Div. Master of Divinity from Shaw University Divinity School, and is now working on his doctorate at DREW University at Madison New Jersey in USA. Rev. John O. Oti is currently the Bishop and general overseer of Oasis of Peace Church-worldwide. He is married to Grace Oti a dynamic preacher of the gospel and a house wife. Both John and Grace have four children and many spiritual sons and daughters all over the world. He is now called to travel to the nations again to preach the gospel. He is a preacher, a teacher, an evangelist with prophetic and apostolic ministry to the nations. Rev. Oti has preached in TV and Radio and in conferences around the world. Rev. John Oti is a spiritual father to many ministers and Churches. He has a unique anointing ministry of prayers and deliverance and thousands of people have been set free through his dynamic ministry for the glory of God. Rev John Oti is also studied CPE at Rex Hospital where he was a chaplain for a while. He also has an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the Spirit of life institute in Richmond Virginia USA. Bishop John O. Oti is the founder/president of Faith Redeemer Christian University in Raleigh NC and Center for Christian Leadership in Raleigh NC, USA.