with Devin Eshelman
Prayer is essential to our spiritual journey, both individually and within the community. Through prayer, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are stirred in believers, igniting passion and spiritual power. This spiritual energy is necessary for breakthroughs in our lives and for fulfilling our roles within our spiritual network (church). The anointing of God’s power on our flesh enables us to walk, move, and live with purpose.
"For in Him, we live, move, and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Prayer requires discipline, and it also brings peace and alignment with God’s plan and purpose. As Dr. Abraham Lowe wisely wrote, "The supreme task of human existence is to achieve inner peace, the supreme tool for accomplishing that task is self-discipline."
Knowing that someone is praying for you builds confidence and changes the course of your day. It reminds us that we are connected to a larger support system beyond physical walls. Spiritual networks that transcend boundaries—that's what the power of prayer can do!
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Faith is deeply anchored in God’s Word (Logos) and continually nurtured through prayer. This faith enables believers to experience God in both the invisible spiritual world and the visible physical realm. Prayer serves as a gateway to divine guidance and provides the strength necessary to overcome life's challenges, leading to victory in the same way Christ triumphed. When we pray "in His name," we are invoking the authority of Christ, standing on the power He has granted us.
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Would you like to taste of that triumph with us?
As Revelation 3:20 states:
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
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