Do you believe in the power of prayer? So often we pray ... but the question is ... do you truly believe that God is going to answer your prayers? There are elements called faith, belief, and trust that we have to incorporate in our prayers. If we don't have faith that God will answer us ... why should He. Our lack of faith tells God that I really don't believe you are who you said you are. It sends the message that we really don't believe He can do what He said He would do. It injects doubt in our situation, which immediately compromises our prayer position.
When an element is compromised, it weakens in quality and value. We have to stop weakening our prayer by compromising it with doubt. This also tells us why it is so important that we pray God's word. Remember, faith comes by hearing God's word. So if you are praying God's word, it strengthens your faith.
Romans 10:17
King James Version (KJV)
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
As you pray, you have to also understand the importance of being "mentally awake". How can you effectively go into combat and fight the forces of darkness if you are not aware of his strategies and his tricks. You have to let the enemy know that he does not have an advantage over you. You do that by standing in faith without compromise and by being metally alert while you are in prayer.
Matthew 26:41
King James Version (KJV)
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 14:38
King James Version (KJV)
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
R. Lynn Moore
Daily Moments With God (www.DailyMomentsWithGod.com)
14 August 2013
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