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ing all our efforts."


                    Andrew Murray: "Prayer is fellowship with the Unseen and Most Holy One.
                     The powers of the eternal world have been placed at its disposal. It is the
                     very essence of true religion, the channel of all blessings, the secret of power
                     and life."
              Biblical References: Matthew 5:44, Matthew 6:5-9


              Objective 9
              Witnessing - The disciple has a basic understanding of the importance of
              witnessing, knowing the primary elements of the gospel and how to share them in a

              meaningful way. A great definition of the word witnessing is "sharing the gospel of
              Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results up to God."
              Biblical References: Mark 16:15, Luke24:46-48, Acts 4:12.


              Objective 10

              Spiritual  Warfare  The  disciple  is  one  who  understands  the  need  to  conduct
              spiritual warfare. He realizes that his battle is not against flesh and blood, and
              that the weapons required to wage this war are not of this world, but mighty in
              God for the destruction of demonic strongholds.
              Biblical References: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-10, James 4:7-8.


              Objective 11

              Vision - The disciple sees himself as significant to the advancement of the
              Kingdom of God and has a clear picture of some of the broad plans God has for
              him. He demonstrates the motivation required to actively pursue his spiritual
              development and his relationship with God.
              Biblical References: John 15:16, Habakkuk 2:21 Proverbs 29:18.


              Objective 12
              Time Management - A disciple is one who understands the principles of time
              management and uses time more wisely. He is one that recognizes that time is a
              precious commodity not to be wasted.


              An effective time management system should proceed according to this sequence:




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