THE GREATER PURPOSE FOR PRAYER

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO DAILY DEVOTIONAL

25TH APRIL, 2018; PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME;

PRAYER INTELLIGENCE ;

(The Greater Purpose For Prayer);

TO THE BIBLE – Ephesians 6:18 AMPC
“Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people).”

LET’S TALK
What most people know about prayer is making requests; that’s the lesser purpose for prayer. Prayer is primarily fellowship with the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit; and it’s something we’re called to do always, not occasionally. Jesus said “…men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1).

Reading the opening verse, you’d immediately see that prayer isn’t just about asking God for things; prayer is a continual “intelligence” communication.

When you pray, you’re connected to “spiritual intelligence,” such that you’re aware of the happenings around you; you’re not in the dark as to what steps to take, or where to go. “Intelligence information” is constantly being given to you, such that you’re informed, enlightened, and guided by divine wisdom at all times; you’re never confused.

In the place of prayer, you receive impartations, ministrations, visions, and guidance from the Holy Spirit! There’s also the conditioning of your spirit to hear and respond to God correctly; a synchronisation of your passions and emotions with His perfect will. These are part of what makes prayer exciting for us.

God has given you the dominion and the authority to alter the course of events in the earth. It’s your responsibility, not His, to see to it that circumstances in your life, your family and in the lives of those around you are framed to conform to God’s perfect will; you can achieve this through prayer.

Go Deeper
Matthew 7:7-8, Acts 13:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray
Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege of prayer. I pray for new converts all around the world, that they be strengthened with might by your Spirit in their inner man. I declare that God’s Word of righteousness, healing, prosperity, deliverance and blessings is producing results in them, forming in them the character and mind of Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Luke 21:5-38, 1 Samuel 23-25
TWO YEAR
Mark 5:14-20, Leviticus 25
Act
Join the fifteen-minute global prayer session for today; we send out prayer posts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: you can follow @PastorChris Superuser on KingsChat or go to pastorchrisonline.org to join in praying. Earnestly participate in this endeavour, and watch your life grow.