James 5:16 (Amplified Classic) states: 'The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].'
1. Prayer as Communion and Authority
Prayer is not merely asking God for things; prayer is first and foremost fellowship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In the place of prayer, your spirit is synchronized with the heartbeat of God. You begin to see what God sees and desire what God desires.
2. Praying in the Holy Ghost
1 Corinthians 14:2 teaches us that when a man speaks in an unknown tongue, he speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. Praying in tongues bypasses human mental limitations and allows the Holy Spirit to utter intercessions that align perfectly with the divine will of God.
3. Enforcing the Decree
Job 22:28 says: 'Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.' In prayer, after interceding, make prophetic decrees over your city, your family, your business, and the nations of the world!
