Adventures in Praying

I love to pray! I delight to gather with others in prayer meetings and pray that Heaven touch earth!
As women, we seem to be clearly the chosen ones who are to be the prayer warriors and it is other  people who expect us to know how to pray without any doubt! But in the circle of influence where I stand, I see men just as qualified by God to pray Heaven down..........to see the captives set free.
No prayer life is not "just for women" but for men as well!

What about you? Is prayer hard for you or is it a delight?

I believe, that like Jesus, we too can pray. We can go to the Father and ask His will be done according to His word.

Luke 6:12-14
12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: NKJV

Mark 1:35-37

35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 3

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Mark 14:34-39

34 Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch." 35 He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. 36 And He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will." 37 Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is willing, but the flesh is weak." 

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Jesus told them to stay here and watch! And He then asked them, "Could you not watch one hour?"
Can we not to stay here in this spot and watch and pray?

Our fellowship with the Father should be just like that Jesus had with the Father. As we gather at the table He has prepared for us, we come and see. We make the choice much like Mary, the mother of Jesus, did! Today I pray that those who have once considered prayer dead to them, will have a "new fire" burn within them. Today, I pray that men and women alike will find their calling in prayer, with hands held high, and tears of joy to find the needed scripture to face the enemy.

Today, I pray that we would be those who do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life. May our hearts be receptive to hear the Father speak His plan and purpose for our lives. It is setting ourselves to obey His voice of command that will bring us to the path of peace, and His wisdom.

If we go out into the world, may we preach and teach the Gospel to every creature. As this mighty supernatural word goes out, may we see the signs and wonders that follow us who believe.

Today, I also pray for those who have no vision for prayer. God does answer and He will hear from heaven. First, I ask, " are you saved"? " Have you received Jesus as Lord of your life? " It is easy to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. First: Admit your need for a savior...Romans 3:23.
Second: Believe Jesus died and rose again for you.....John 1:12 and Thirdly: Confess Jesus as Lord....Romans 10:9-10.

It is getting to the place of our admitting that we need a Savior. When we believe, our hearts are becoming to receptive to the things of God. In letting Jesus rule our hearts, we become accustomed to Him actually ruling and reigning in our lives!

After receiving Jesus as Lord, all heaven awaits the words you speak from scripture, those promises, and say them, & live them out loud! Ask the Lord from His vantage point of truth what does your comfortable habit or pattern of life with the all cozy, snug and equipped with favorite things look like? Yes, I have been there and have to check to make sure that I am not seeking the recliner chair of life, but truly seeking the One Who gave us life through His Son Jesus Christ. So another question is, " are you and I following the Lord and His plan for our lives or are we comfortable with the snugness and comfort of all our special things, all our special people, and doing the same routine "day in and day out"?"

Father, I pray for all who read this, that each, either man or woman, will hear and run with the vision for prayer. It is YOU Lord who has placed a dream in our hearts. May our days not be lackluster with dullness, but may our horizons glisten with the brightness that draws us ever toward that purpose YOU have for us. For our lives in prayer, may we always be drawing closer to You and hear You speak to our hearts. We thank You for the Holy Spirit and according to John 3:34,35 “for since He Whom God has sent speaks the words of God [proclaims God’s own message], God does not give Him His Spirit sparingly or by measure, but boundless is the gift God makes of His Spirit! The Father loves the Son and has given (entrusted, committed) everything into His hand.” By this Holy Word, You gave to Us Your Holy Spirit without measure. I loose HIM now into the lives of all who read this. Holy Spirit spark our lives with the match of faith. Allow that spark to spread throughout the entire church, community and the world that will cause a revival of change. Help us to fulfill our responsibility to prayer for such a time as this.

How I thank YOU Father in heaven that Your riches and Your dreams are available to us.  In strength we rise up to take our place and receive those dreams to rise higher in YOU and YOUR plan for our lives. May we be women and men of faith that pray and bring those sparks of fire to burn brightly to bring change that bears YOUR GLORY, HONOR AND PRAISE IN JESUS’ NAME.  amen


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