Do not pray mechanically. Pace the floor. Raise your voice. Elisha Goodman teaches that a "weak prayer" invites mockery from demons. Pray with holy aggression.
Keep a notebook. After praying each point, write down: “I believe I have received answer #___.” This act of writing is a legal document in the spirit realm.
Using praise to pull down strongholds.
16. Thanksgiving for Promotion "Father, I thank You that promotion comes neither from the east, west, nor south, but from You. I praise You for lifting my head above my fellows." 25 Thanksgiving Prayers Elisha Goodman Pdf
17. Appreciation for Gifts and Talents "Lord, I thank You for the gifts You have deposited in me. I refuse to bury my talents. I bless You for the ability to create, to speak, to lead, and to serve."
18. Thanks for Victory Over Sin "Father, I thank You that I am no longer a slave to sin. Thank You for the power to say 'no' to ungodliness. I bless You for Your sanctifying power."
19. Gratitude for the Ministry of Angels "Lord, I thank You for the ministering spirits You have sent to attend to me. I appreciate the angels that encamp around those who fear You." Do not pray mechanically
20. Thanks for the Name of Jesus "Father, I thank You for the name that is above every name. I bless You that at the name of Jesus, every knee must bow. I appreciate the authority I carry as a believer."
To ensure your prayers are not blocked, Elisha Goodman warns against these pitfalls:
Due to copyright laws, I cannot provide a direct download link here. However, here are three legitimate ways to obtain the PDF: To ensure your prayers are not blocked, Elisha
Using the list provided above, you can type the 25 prayers into a Word document, add Bible verses (Habakkuk 3:17-18, Psalm 100:4-5), and save it as a PDF. While not "official," the power is in the faith, not the formatting.
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Before we dive into the list of prayers, it is crucial to understand the theology behind them. In his popular "Fasting and Prayer" manuals, Elisha Goodman emphasizes that thanksgiving is the highest form of prayer.
Most believers pray out of desperation—begging, crying, and complaining about their problems. Goodman argues that this “poverty mentality” in prayer repels answers. Conversely, the “Thanksgiving Principle” is based on Philippians 4:6: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
The 25 prayers are designed to do three specific things: