One of the scriptural principles that I was reflecting upon this morning is the power of prayer and all the mysteries associated with it.
As leaders, we need to thank the Lord for all of his many benefits and the devine connections that he is making in our lives. Our lives are a living testimony – even with it ups and downs, progress and set backs.
The second area of impact for leaders is through prayer; however, learning how to pray is a journey in itself.
We may feel like novices, sometimes empowered, sometimes unheard, and sometimes we just have no words but just moans (of agony, disbelief, bewilderment, helplessness, the lack of understanding, the need for comfort, or the need for validation – just the need for a touch from the Lord with no commentary or extra.
Life hurts – sometimes real bad.
But I am encouraged that the Lord, in his devine wisdom and sovereignty cared enough for us to provide provision and a path to move forward in grace thru prayer.
Yes Lord. Help…..us!
The scriptures reminds us of a couple things:
⁃ We must pray for one another. This is vital because each of us are traveling through life and need support, intercession and maybe deliverance.
⁃ The Effectual and fervent prayers of the righteous is able to accomplish much. It DOES make a difference because we recognize God and our dependence on him.
⁃ We must learn how to grow in our prayer life for growth and stability in Christ and life. There is no shame in admitting that we are learning how to build this powerful muscle. This is also a journey.
⁃ When in doubt on how to pray, we can just come before the Lord to recognize him and his sovereignty, thanking him and adoring him, casting our petitions (issues, fears, needs and wants) at his feet, thanking him for his promises in his Word, asking for revelation, clarity and direction in his Word, and thanking him sincerely while resting in the belief that it is already done according to his Word.
⁃ We must guard our hearts continually leveraging forgiveness: letting go of both the wrong and the resentment for the power to flow.
This is the work that makes a difference and changes us and the atmosphere in our favor.
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) is able to accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].”
James 5:16 AMP
“Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].”
James 5:16 AMPC
“Pray, therefore, like this: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed (kept holy) be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven (left, remitted, and let go of the debts, and have given up resentment against) our debtors. And lead (bring) us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
Matthew 6:9-13 AMPC
““Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment]. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]’”
Matthew 6:9-13 AMP
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