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Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. ~ Jeremiah 33:3
Disclaimer: There is no way I can write all I want to say about prayer, but I believe the Holy Spirit has commanded me to help you with your prayer life. In order for you to recognize the power of this book’s content, we have to talk about prayer on day one. Therefore, today’s devotional will be a little longer than normal, but it is extremely important that you understand this Kingdom concept of prayer. So, let’s dig in!
From Christians to Jews, to Muslims, to Hindus, to Buddhists, to heathens, nearly the world’s complete population does it. Our favorite sports teams do it, our favorite actors do it, even our enemies do it. Almost everyone claims to pray. Yet, many individuals do not understand it. Even those who practice it consistently are frequently unsure about how it works.
Most believers in Jesus Christ do not have a functional understanding of prayer. They are mindful that they are supposed to do it, so they imitate what they’ve heard and/or seen, regardless of whether they believe it truly works. However, it is difficult to maximize something you do not understand! Thus, the most logical question would be “What is prayer?”
Because we are ambassadors of the Kingdom of Heaven, prayer is the most important Kingdom principle on earth and our number one responsibility. In other words, prayer is not an option for a believer in Jesus Christ. It is a necessity.
Here is my definition of prayer:
Prayer is an earthly warrant authorizing Heaven’s interference.
Let us take this a step further...
As you already know, our Heavenly Father has sovereign power over all His creations. Nevertheless, He did something that was very interesting in Genesis 1:26 -28. God gave humankind legal authority to rule over the earth. Psalm 115:16 says, “The heavens are the LORD’s heavens, but the earth he has given to the children of man.”
Since the earth was given to mankind, and God honors His agreement with mankind, He works through us when He wants to accomplish things on earth. Our Heavenly Father, who is faithful to His word, was so dedicated to this agreement with humanity that when He wanted to function unrestricted on earth He came as a man Himself, Jesus Christ.
Therefore, prayer is a result of God’s faithfulness to His word and His established governmental system between Heaven and earth. Here is something I learned a few years ago:
Without God, we cannot move and without us, God will not move!
Let me be clear, I’m not saying that God cannot, but from what we understand from the Bible, He will not because He chooses to operate on earth with the cooperation of mankind. God is actively seeking the cooperation of a human to agree with His plan and purposes, which will empower our lives and advance the Kingdom of God.
So, what does this mean for you today?
It means that prayer greatly involves knowing the will of God, and agreeing with that will to come to pass. It means you have the authority to move mountains out of your way through your faith in Jesus Christ. It means you are powerful! It means you are not a victim of your circumstances but you have victory over your circumstances.
Here are four keys to a more powerful prayer life:
Starting right now, after every devotional, you will join me in prayer so we can see Jesus do more than we could ever imagine while experiencing the peace and joy that God freely gives each day.
Cream and Sugar...
Say this Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Today I want to thank you for the understanding and realization that I have both a right and a responsibility to pray. My right to pray allows me to come confidently before Your throne, and my responsibility to pray puts a burden on me to intercede in those situations that need Your influence. I am rightly re-committing myself to my prayer life. I declare this by faith, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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