Simon, Simon, satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.
- Luke 22:31-32
Brothers & Sisters,
There are two powerful forces at work in the world today—the power of GOD and the power of satan. The power of GOD is infinitely greater, but we humans are affected by both. satan, bent on our destruction, goes about like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour - 1 Peter 5:8. GOD, intent on our salvation, supplies everything we need for life and godliness - 2 Peter 1:3.
Since satan’s power is crafty and seeks only to bring spiritual demise to us; we must constantly be on guard, be vigilant, and be diligent in our walk with GOD. In Ephesians, Paul reminds us that we struggle against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil - Ephesians 6:12.
And since GOD’s Power is greater than satan’s, we are safe in GOD’s Hands. GOD Is our constant source of protection.
Prayer is the GOD-Given means by which GOD’s Power is brought to our intercession, our protection, and our defense - so that we can stand up against the devil’s schemes. When Peter was being severely tested by satan, Jesus came to Peter's defense with prayer. Christ our Lord said, I Have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. - Luke 22:32
We are engaged in a war that we must first fight 'on our knees.' Prayer is the power by which we are equipped to overcome the devil. To face the enemy in our own strength is folly, and a sure pathway to defeat. the devil dreads our prayers more than anything else. A mighty prayer warrior once said, “Do you realize that there is nothing the devil dreads so much as God's Word, prayer, the Name of Jesus, and unshakeable faith? his great concern is to keep us from praying, from invoking (saying) Jesus' Name aloud, and to keep us from God's Word. he does not fear if we are eager Bible students, if we attend church regularly, how many ministries we serve; however, he does want to keep us from praying. From seeking GOD and seeking Jesus. Asking them for their wise counsel. Discerning the Wisdom from "On High." Keeping us from saying Jesus' Name. Keeping us from knowing and speaking God's Word.
Someone once wisely said, ‘satan laughs at our toiling, mocks our wisdom, but trembles when we pray, when we say Jesus' Name, and when we speak God's Word.’
It’s no wonder that satan trembles. By means of prayer, the power of the Most High Omnipotent GOD, of Heaven and Earth, is brought against the enemy. the enemy does not stand a chance against anything connected to GOD. By prayer, GOD'S Kingdom continues to build up and increase; and by prayer, the fiefdom of satan is destroyed.
Where there is no prayer, where prayer is void - it is in those places and spaces that no great works exist and there is no building of GOD's Kingdom.
Pray much so that GOD Is Glorified and His Kingdom Is Uplifted.
satan cannot stand in the presence of GOD. It is that simple. So walk with GOD. Pray, seek His Counsel, discern His Will for you, study His Word. Focus so hard on GOD, and all things associated with Him; that the enemy (and all things associated or affiliated with or to him) would just fall away. As you walk in elevated anointing. As you do greater works than Jesus (John 14:12) and as the Holy Spirit guides you into all truth (John 16:13).
~ Marilyn
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~ A 'Need to Pray More' Prayer ~
Father GOD,
I long to do great things for You, but I must confess
that too often, my prayerlessness has stood in
the way of the fullness of what it means to be
Your Child.
Set my feet firmly upon the Rock, that is Your Son,
Christ Jesus; and be my strong tower against
the enemy.
I want the devil to tremble, when I lift my voice in
prayer.
And to flee from me, as I call upon The Name
which is above all names, Your SON,
Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!!
Father GOD, You are my strength and my shield…
my ever-present help!
May my life be continually useful, in building
Your Kingdom, and bringing You Glory.
As We destroy & defeat satan.
In the Mighty Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ,
Amen
that too often, my prayerlessness has stood in
the way of the fullness of what it means to be
Your Child.
Set my feet firmly upon the Rock, that is Your Son,
Christ Jesus; and be my strong tower against
the enemy.
I want the devil to tremble, when I lift my voice in
prayer.
And to flee from me, as I call upon The Name
which is above all names, Your SON,
Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!!
Father GOD, You are my strength and my shield…
my ever-present help!
May my life be continually useful, in building
Your Kingdom, and bringing You Glory.
As We destroy & defeat satan.
In the Mighty Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ,
Amen
Amen
Yes & Amen
AMEN!
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