Praying to get Results book Summary
Based on Biblical ideas, Kenneth E. Hagin’s Praying To Get Results offers a useful manual for efficient prayer. The book underlines that prayer is not a one-size-fits-all habit but rather involves several forms, each driven by particular spiritual laws. Understanding and following these guidelines will help Christians to experience fulfilled prayers and noticeable benefits in their daily life.
Important Chapters and Themes: 1. Use the Rules to Get Results
There are several kinds of prayer, each with its own “rules”: prayers of faith, consecration, petition, etc.
Jesus did not always pray, “If it be Thy will”—this phrase only relates to prayers of surrender, not to prayers for needs or miracles (e.g., Lazarus’ resurrection).
Believers should pray with confidence since His Word reveals God’s will—that of healing, provision, among other things.
Personal faith is vital; mature Christians have to grow their own instead of depending on others.
- Exchange Petition Requesting Praise
Many Christians neglect praising God in favor of merely asking Him for things (petition).
Praise invites God’s presence and power (e.g., Paul and Silas praised in prison, so enabling their deliverance).
Corporate praise and worship create an environment for miracles (e.g., Jehoshaphat’s victory through praise).
- You Need Not Panic
Scripture exhorts Christians to avoid anxiety (Philippians 4:6) and put all their worries on God (1 Peter 5:7).
Worry distorts faith and prayer; trust in God’s care is a decision rather than a feeling.
Hagin relates his account of overcoming anxiety following a life-threatening illness.
- United Prayer Shows Results
Collective prayer has power (early churches prayed in unison in Acts 4).
Hagin compares the biblical corporate, vocal prayer model with silent, individual prayer.
- Paul in Prayer
Paul’s prayers were particular and directed on spiritual development—that is, wisdom, revelation, and love.
Believers should pray for others and themselves using the Scripture (Ephesians 1:17-23).
Hagin reports personal breakthroughs following repeated prayers of Paul.
Use Practical Applications: pray with assurance. Ground your prayers on God’s promises rather than questioning.
First praise: Give worship top priority over requests.
Release Worry: After prayer, really trust God.
Pray in unity to have more effect in business.
Pray from Paul’s prayers as models for spiritual depth.
Effective prayer is about alignment with God’s Word and will, not eloquence. These ideas will help believers go from helpless prayers to strong, results-oriented meditation.