Introduction
   Take just a minute and ask yourself, “When I pray, is it a level one prayer, a level two prayer, or a level three prayer? Do you have an answer? Are you thinking about what a level one prayer might be like, or a level two? Let’s look at all three.
  First, though, let’s look at one kind of prayer that doesn’t belong and is therefore counted not among the three. We find this prayer described by our Master Yahshua, And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, “They have their reward,” Matthew 6:5. (The King James Version 1900 is used throughout unless noted otherwise.)
  He goes on to tell them directly, Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation, Matthew 23:14.
  Did you notice that Yahshua put “giving long prayers” (to be seen by men) along with “consuming widows’ houses” (unprotected estates)? It emphasizes what a worthless and unrighteous act they were doing!
  Prayers can be divided into three categories or levels with the following attributes:
    1. Simple request or thanksgiving, short-type prayers.
    2. Heartfelt and concerned, which can include fasting.
    3. Type three will have attributes of one and two. Type three can have a more fervent, impassioned, or effectual emphasis. But, type three will specifically have supplication or petition for others included in it, a deep outgoing concern for others’ well-being.
  All three should be with a humble and contrite attitude, believing that Yahweh will answer. We are also to be unceasing or constant, e.g., Daniel 6:13 and Psalm 55:17.

First Level of Prayer
   Pray then that the Master of the Harvest would send out workers to His harvest, Matthew 9:38, TS. Here Yahshua is telling us to pray and request more workers (servants) for His harvest (people). If you ask quickly, without giving earnest thought and feelings to it, it could be classified as a type one prayer.
  But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day, Matthew 24:20. This would be a simple prayer. But, if we found ourselves fleeing, I’m sure our prayer would rise a level or two.
  Paul set an example to pray and give thanks before a meal:
And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to Elohim in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat, Acts 27:35.
  Yahshua gave the same example:
  And He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitude, Matthew 15:36, NKJV. There’s not too much elaboration here, just a quick and simple “thanks.” He would have given this “thanks” to Yahweh, of course.

Second Level of Prayer
   We are told by Yahweh to humble ourselves and to seek a relationship with Him, this prayer would be, at least, an earnest level-two prayer. If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land, 2 Chronicles 7:14.
    Speaking to married couples, the Apostle Paul says, Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency, 1 Corinthians 7:5.
Fasting, along with prayer, is certainly more than just a simple prayer. This level two type of prayer takes effort and time away from other things in your life, so you can focus on your relationship with Father Yahweh.
    Following is a “prayer” that is often said by some, but which is an outline to follow, not something to repeat again and again. He warns us about vain repetition in prayer, just before, in Matt 6:7). We read in Matthew 6:9-13:
  After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” This would be a level two prayer, a very well-balanced prayer.

Third Level of Prayer
   This third level will have attributes of the previous two levels, but this third level is distinguished from the others by its intercession for others.
    The Apostle Paul had great concern for the well-being of those in the faith. After listing some hardships that he had had, he then declared his “anxiety for all the assemblies” (2 Cor. 11:28, TS. Imagine trying to answer someone that you know is being called by Yahweh and that the answer that you give, will either help or hinder them, then you can appreciate what the Apostle Paul must be talking about. He certainly prayed many fervent and heartfelt prayers, not only that he would be able to answer properly, but also that those to whom he gave those answers would understand. Paul preached, answered questions, rebuked, and prayed. Certainly, he had great anxiety and prayed many level-three prayers for all of Yahweh’s people.
  Paul says to those in Philippi, And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, Philippians 1:9.
  Paul also told those in Corinth, Now I pray to Elohim that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates, 2 Corinthians 13:7.
   Our Good Shepherd Yahshua prayed this type of level three prayer, too, as I’m sure all good teachers do, And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground, Luke 22:44, NKJV. We know He wasn’t just praying for Himself, as He had a great love for all for whom He was about to give His life. (Read also Hebrews 5:7.)
     The prophet Samuel knew that it would be a sin not to pray a level three prayer, saying, Also, as for me, far be it that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you, but I shall teach you the good and straight way, 1 Samuel 12:23, TS. 

Conclusion
   We find that the example and instruction are clear for us today, Paul included all the apostles when He said, But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word, Acts 6:4.
    One time when Yahshua went to pray, he prayed all night! We read, And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to Elohim, Luke 6:12. Have you ever prayed all night? I haven’t, but if I ever do, it will include all three levels of prayer.
    Next time we pray, let’s think about what kind of prayer is offered. Is it a level one or two, or a level three prayer? Whatever level it is, let’s continue and never fail to pray all three levels throughout our lives.
  Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation,” Luke 22:46, NKJV.