Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints ^{Eph. 6:18 KJV} 

Finishing up on the armor of God that we are commanded to put on to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might; we must always pray with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

Pray without ceasing. ^{1Thes. 5:17 KJV}

PRAYER is a  change of communication, a new approach to God. ^{Jn. 14:12-15; 15:7, 16; 16:23-26; Heb. 10:19-23; 11:6; 1 Jn. 3:22; 5:14-16}  Praying is not classed as part of the armor, but is an additional and very important part of the fight against spiritual powers of evil. ^{Jas. 4:7; 1Pet. 5:8-9}

Supplication: the Greek word deesis (GSN-<G1162>), and entreating; continued strong and incessant pleadings until the prayer is answered. ^{Lk. 18:1-8} Translated as “request” ^{Php. 1:4} “supplication” ^{Acts 1:14; Eph. 6:18; Php. 4:6; 1Tim. 2:1; 5:5} and “prayer”.

‘Watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints’ Without this, prayer and Christian armor will be ineffectual. ^{Mk. 13:33; Lk. 21:36; Heb. 13:17}

Perseverance is the Greek word proskarteresis (G4343), to adhere firmly to; Be close in pursuit of; always intent upon your object in prayer. ^{Rom. 12:12}

Prayer is the offering up of our desires for lawful and needful things and things we want that are promised by God, with humble confidence that we will obtain them through Jesus Christ for God’s glory and for our good.  It is the pleading of our cause in God’s court.  Prayer is seeking help from God in matters that are beyond our power.  It is the personal appeal to a present God based upon His will and Word and our lawful desires.  It is co-operation with God’s willingness to manifest His goodness to all those who have faith in Him and depend upon Him for help.  Prayer is simply asking and receiving from God.

HOW TO PRAY?  Pray to the Father ^{John 16:23}  in the name of Jesus ^{John 14:12-15} with the Holy Spirit’s help ^{Rom. 8:26}  with full understanding of rights and privileges, ^{1 Cor. 14:14-15} in harmony with the Word, ^{John 15:7}  in faith, nothing doubting. ^{James 1:6}  With praise for the answer ^{Phil. 4:6} that the Father may be glorified in the Son. ^{John 14:12-15}

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.  A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.  ^{Jas. 1:5-8 KJV}

NOTHING DOUBTING – the Greek word diakrino (NT:1252), doubting; staggering. He who doubts is like a wave that is rising one moment, sinking the next.  One minute he believes; another he does not.  He says yes and then no to what God has promised, never making up his mind which way he believes.  He staggers like a drunken man, helpless in prayer.

I will make my requests known to my Father by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving without focusing on daily cares ^{Php. 4:6} – for He cares for me!! ^{Mt. 6:25-34}

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. ^{Mat. 6:33 KJV}