United prayer is a mighty weapon that the body of Christ is to employ. Also, consider asking a few people that you know well to pray for you daily or weekly. If Jesus asked three of His disciples to pray for Him, how much more do we need others to pray for and with us?
Jesus revealed the power of united prayer when He said,
"Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there."United prayer is a mighty weapon that the body of Christ is to employ. Also, consider asking a few people that you know well to pray for you daily or weekly. If Jesus asked three of His disciples to pray for Him, how much more do we need others to pray for and with us?
(Matt. 18:18-20 MSG)
Encourage your prayer partners to have the faith of God and approach Him boldly, with confidence. Pray according to His will, He will hear you, and you will have what you ask of Him. Do not throw away your confidence. It will be richly rewarded.
Allow your spirits to pray by the Holy Spirit, and walk by faith and not by sight. After you have asked, believe you have received and praise Him for giving you the wise answer, for showing you the way to resolve problems and giving you innovative plans for action.
When your own faith comes under pressure, don't be moved. The more successful you are the more others will seek you out. And get to know those who wish to pray with you. Not everyone is sent from God. There are a few who come with personal agendas, and they are not there to help you fulfill your vision. Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing. Watch and pray. God will give you discernment.
Steer clear of strife! Be of one mind and in one accord. It is the prayer of agreement that assures us of answered prayer. Jesus prayed for His followers to walk together in harmony, united in purpose. In John 17 He prayed, "The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind 'Just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, So they might be one heart and mind with us. Then the world might believe that you, in fact, sent me."
Avoid walking in the counsel of the wicked, standing in the way of sinners, or sitting in the seat of mockers. They will become thorns in your side, and Satan will take advantage of situations to turn you away from righteousness and hinder your God-given goals and purposes.
When Satan attempts to challenge you, resist him steadfast in the faith—letting patience have her perfect work. Take the sword of the Spirit and the shield of faith and quench his every fiery dart.
Satan, the enemy of your soul, is now a defeated foe because Jesus conquered him. He is overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony. Fight the good fight of faith. Withstand the adversary and be firm in faith against his onset—rooted, established, strong, and determined. When you know that you have heard from the Father, speak His Word boldly and courageously.
Go into the marketplaces knowing you are called by Jesus to "go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I'll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age."
Love the Lord your God with all your being and come into His presence knowing that you are welcome. As you pray according to His Word, He joyfully hears that you are living and walking in the truth. Rejoice because your prayers are forever in the throne room.
The answers may not come when you want them to, but rest assured that the Father hears and answers prayer. Praise God for His Word and the limitlessness of prayer in the name of Jesus. It belongs to every child of God.
Therefore, run with patience the race that is set before you, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. God's Word is able to build you up and give you your rightful inheritance among all God's set-apart ones.
Commit yourself to pray with others, to encourage others to pray for you, and to pray correctly by approaching the throne with your mouth filled with His Word.
Scripture References
Hebrews 11:6 Matthew 6:6
Psalm 1 Proverbs 4:7, 8
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