Faith Believers,
When Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:18 to
“pray in the Spirit,” he is urging us to pray as the Spirit enables us to pray, or to pray by the power and direction of the Spirit. In other words “pray in
the Spirit” is not a command; it’s an offer of help - help that is available for
any praying believer, anytime, anywhere.
The Holy Spirit is the great prayer helper and is eager to
guide us in who, and what, to pray for. The Spirit is always on the lookout for believers who
will pray for what God wants to do. How practically does the Spirit do this? Perhaps by giving you a burden - such a deep love and concern for a person or a
cause that it weighs on you. Or by giving you an unexpected thought - a
thought that breaks in so abruptly that you ask, “Where did that come from?” Or even by giving you a strong impression - a sense that the Spirit wants you to pray
about something so that the Spirit can act in response to your prayer. Perhaps the Holy Spirit may make a scripture verse come alive in your heart, so that you are reminded of a
person or situation that needs prayer. The Spirit has control of our hearts, minds and emotions; and can cause a burden, thought, impression or insight at anytime
to guide us in prayer.
If you are not certain that a prompting to pray is from
the Holy Spirit, then ask GOD for the wisdom that He promises to give “generously to
all” who ask in faith (See James 1:5). GOD will give the wisdom that He promised, so that you can be certain.
It is no wonder that Jesus strongly urged believers to pray
for the Holy Spirit and promised that the Father in heaven would most certainly
“give the Holy Spirit to those who ask” (See Luke 11:13). If you have ever
asked yourself, “What is the first step I should take in order to improve my
prayer life,” then here is the answer. Ask the Father for the Holy Spirit,
trust that God our Father gives you the Spirit, and then lean on the Holy Spirit for the help the Spirit gives you in every aspect of your prayer life.
The Holy Spirit is willing, the Holy Spirit is able, and the Holy Spirit will do it.
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Thank You Father,
For the gift of Your Holy Spirit!
Help me
to be continually aware as the Spirit works
around, in and through me to encourage my heart towards prayer.
May I be looking for the Spirit’s promptings and burdens,
so that I never miss an opportunity to pray as the Spirit directs!
Lord God, I ask in faith, for the wisdom You promised
to give generously, so that my prayer life is filled
with purpose and is always in agreement with You!
May I never choose to lean on my own understanding,
but to continually follow the lead of the Holy Spirit
all the days of my life.
around, in and through me to encourage my heart towards prayer.
May I be looking for the Spirit’s promptings and burdens,
so that I never miss an opportunity to pray as the Spirit directs!
Lord God, I ask in faith, for the wisdom You promised
to give generously, so that my prayer life is filled
with purpose and is always in agreement with You!
May I never choose to lean on my own understanding,
but to continually follow the lead of the Holy Spirit
all the days of my life.
In Your Son Jesus' name,
Amen
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