Good Morning,
We have the power of prayer that is fervent and earnest because we have the Holy One living on the inside of us. "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:26-27) Precious Holy Spirit is our teacher and guide to direct us in our prayer life. He teaches us what to pray for and how to pray, and intercedes [to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble as by pleading or petition; to attempt to reconcile differences] on our behalf. We have expert help in our prayer life. He also helps our infirmities [want of strength; weakness; frailty; and lack of capacity]. He takes the place of us saying that we can't do it or we are not smart or gifted enough too. Holy Spirit is helping us to pray the will of God, as we yield to Him. "And this is the confidence (the assurance, the privilege of boldness) which we have in Him: [we are sure] that if we ask anything (make any request) according to His will (in agreement with His own plan), He listens to and hears us. And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him." (1 John 5:14-15) It is important to line our prayers up with His will, that is why the Holy Spirit comes alongside to aid and assist us. When we pray according to his will, we have power/authority. Which silences the voice of the enemy. Remember part of the definition of earnest was, 'enough power to get results.' Power is the sense of ability; force, capacity, competency, mastery, freedom {superhuman, potentate, token of control}, delegated influence, authority. The Word tells us that we have power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt us.
As we learn how to be more effective in our prayer life, confidence [full trust, belief in God's ability], will continue to be established in us. We will believe that He hears us and answers us, this is not something set aside for the 'special few', but for all who practice prayer and bulid up their confidence, as they see the answers manifested in their own lives. "Thus says the Lord Who made [the earth], the Lord Who formed it to establish it–the Lord is His name: Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand)." (Jeremiah 33:2-3)
Not only does He listen and hear us, He answers and reveals more of Himself and His works. Secret things that we didn't know before we prayed. Revelation comes as we communicate/pray to God, He wants us to be aware of some hidden things that are going on in our lives! Sounds like prayer can open some doors in our lives. Let's be about it.
Love,
Pastor D.
Daughters of Z 