Living the Christian Life Magazine
Our Prayers must be Spiritually led
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. (Ephesians 6:18)
The warfare of the Spirit filled Believer calls for three essential requirements
a. We must realise and appropriate the power of God within us
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power.
b. We must appropriate the Warriors armour
Wherefore, take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day.
c. We must utilise the warriors resources.
1. The girdle of truth - which gives confidence against the onslaught of error (Eph. 6:14)
2. The breastplate of righteousness - Gives protection against the subtle temptations of unrighteousness - (the practical outgrowth of imputed righteousness) (Eph. 6:14)
3. The good news of peace with God - Produces firm-footed stability and assurance (Eph. 6:15)
4. The shield, which consists of faith - Offers a defence against the devious
attacks of Satan. (Eph. 6:16)
5. Salvation constitutes the helmet or headgear - Protecting the vital organs which have to do with the believers, thought live and spiritual senses.
6. The only offensive weapon is the sword - Which the Spirit provides, the word of God (Eph. 6:17)
Praying in the Spirit on all occasions with all
kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on
praying for all the Lord’s people. (Eph. 6:18)
Do we believe in the Power of Prayer?
(2)… The Power of Prayer -- Spiritual Resources
For our prayers to be effective we must be mindful that we are in a Spiritual warfare, and therefore we need the Spiritual resources if we are to be successful.
We wrestle not against flesh and blood
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)