Prayer based upon the Word of God rises above the senses, contacts the Author of that Word, and sets His spiritual laws into motion. Yet it is not just speaking words that gets results; it is spending time with the Father (fellowshipping), learning His wisdom (meditation), drawing on His strength (building faith), being filled with His quietness (trusting), and basking in His love (praising Him) that brings results to our prayers.
Prayer is fellowshipping with God (1 Corinthians 3:9)that should be constantly practiced (1 Thessalonians 5:17) to bring results based on God’s Word:
I am watching to see My Word is fulfilled (Jeremiah 1:12).
It is our heritage and privilege and right.
Prayer is the “Living Word” (Hebrews 4:12) in our mouths (1 Peter 4:11). To plead the promises, we put Him in remembrance of His Word (Isaiah 43:26) knowing that His Word is not void and useless (Isaiah 55:11). Using God’s Word on purpose, specifically, is a most effective and accurate means of praying (John 6:63). God’s Word – our spirit food as we read it every day – takes root in our hearts, is formed by the tongue, and is spoken out of our mouths. THIS is creative power! The spoken words of God work as we confess it and then apply the action to it.
“According to your faith will it be done to you”(Matthew 9:29).
The prayers offered here were designed to teach and train us in the art of personal confession and intercessory prayer. All the other skills required for successful results are up to each one of us individually. As Christians, our first priority is to love the Lord our God with our entire being, and our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:30). We are called to be intercessors, to inquire of God in His temple [our hearts] – that is our job:
Therefore, this is what the Lord says: “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve Me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be My spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them (Jeremiah 15:19).
Promise, Prayer and Performance cover our advancement in the spiritual life. Promises and performance are the Lord’s doing, but prayer must come from us. Promises are ineffective and their performance inoperative if prayer (speaking the promises) on our part is lacking. God’s unfailing promises are given to stimulate prayer, not to supersede it. While everything good for us is promised in answer to believing prayer, nothing is promised apart from it. Therefore, prayer = “pleading the promises”.
When Jesus was on the earth, those who received Him and His teachings became known as “disciples” or “learners”. Therefore, all the promises He gave His disciples are for the disciples of any age to claim. Written for all the saints, they were likewise written for each saint.
Take the promises, O child of God, and plea them as your title to the inheritance, and they will be owned. They are your charter and covenant from God Himself. Not given of favor, nor for any merit, but are of grace — words of love, not rewards for service.
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