Prayer that Wins the Battle
In a very real sense, prayer is our communication link with God. As we choose healing, our loving God illuminates areas in our life which He desires to touch. He illuminates His Word and how we are to apply it to our lives. And, we have a part. We have a choice.
As we come into agreement with God's Words, we must take a stand and declare that not only are His words truth, but they are true for us. This does not please the kingdom of darkness. You can expect agitation, harassment, and resistance. It can come in relationships, circumstances, physical discomfort, or more likely, in your own mind. The mind is our major battleground.
God loves us. He has given us everything we need. He has declared our position to be with Him in heavenly places. He has given us authority to act and act decisively. And, He has given us His full armor. As we put on the armor of God, we are preparing to fight for His truth, the truth of the Cross and the victory of Jesus over all that troubles our lives.
How do we fight? Prayer. Through prayer the Lord leads us to submit to God and confess our sins. Through prayer we seek forgiveness and repentance. Through prayer we assume our legitimate authority, declare the truth, and strip the enemy of any legal ground to to operate in our lives. Through prayer we bind our enemy and loose our victory.
The battle and the victory is the Lord's. And, He empowers us and leads us to win that through prayer.
Scripture References: (Matthew 18:19-20; James 5:16)
Matthew 18:19-20 (NKJV)
Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.
James 5:16 (NKJV)
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
