We Need A Fervent Prayer Life

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

     Most, if not many of you have seen or heard of the movie or book “The War Room” I’m sure.  It’s what we all need in every aspect of our ministries or life.  If you’ve been given a ministry, then you are doing spiritual warfare consistently.  I believe this blog will help you.

     When ministering to people or family who are tormented or have addictions, or sickness, you have to have a fearless attitude and disposition.  There cannot be any doubt, wavering or hesitation. 

     Prayers must be bold, direct, specific, focused and with expectancy of miracles to happen – NOW, because faith is NOW as Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”  It’s literally the substance of what you want and the evidence to allow you to see it manifest. 

     Maintaining a fervent prayer life is absolutely critical to strengthen you; spirit, soul and body to make you fearless against the twerp [enemy].

     Your relationship with the Holy Spirit for guidance and wisdom also depends on fervent and powerful prayer habits.

     The definition of “FERVENT” is an adjective

Having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent:

a fervent admirer; a fervent plea.

     This is the type of prayer we should ALL be using and believing for, when we pray.

     [James 5:16-18 NASB] 16 “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. 17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.  18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.”

    

     Basically, Elijah first confessed his sins to God, then prayed for no rain – and there was no rain for 3 1/2 years.  The story continues with Abba [God] telling Elijah where to go to survive during that time.  He was protected from king Ahab and queen Jezebel finding him, until the rain would come again.

     Jesus healed over and over again, never the same way, but He was prayed up and heard from Abba daily what He was to accomplish the next day.  Remember, Jesus only did what the Father did, and say what the Father said.

Matthew 14:23-24 NASB  23 After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.  24 But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

John 12:49-50 NASB  49 "For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak.  50 "I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me."

     I cannot have a TV or radio on to concentrate, or hear the Holy Spirit talking to me.  Like Jesus, I need a quiet place with no distractions – how about you?  Also, like Jesus, as I study or write these blogs, the twerp [enemy] is already planning various problems for me.  In Jesus’ case, He had sent the disciples in a boat to the other side of Galilee and the twerp created a bad storm to scare Jesus’ disciples out of their wits, because Jesus wasn’t with them.  Even after days and nights with Jesus their faith was as a mustard seed, they were immature in their knowledge, understanding and wisdom.  For us, we have the Holy Spirit to remind us of His Word – which they did not have.

     Now, SHOUT “HAL LE LU YAH” for how blessed we are!  We have the written Word to learn from, along with the greatest Teacher on earth – the Holy Spirit to walk with us everyday.

    So I would encourage you to 1) find a quiet time and spot to read and meditate on His Word daily and 2) Listen to whatever the Holy Spirit says to do – then DO IT!

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of the LORD [Abba] are toward the righteous
And His ears are open to their cry.”

     Never doubt he hears you.

Blessings to all who read the Blog

Sandy F. The Lord’s Servant.