By praying the Word of God, you not only ensure that your prayers are immersed in truth, but you also enable God’s Word to actively work in your life, transforming you and aligning you more closely with God’s desires. This method strengthens your faith and enhances your relationship with God, making your prayer life a powerful conduit for His work in and through you.
[00:00:00] Let us break bread together on our knees
[00:00:07] Let us break bread together on our knees
[00:00:14] When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun
[00:00:21] Oh Lord, have mercy on me
[00:00:27] Welcome to the Bible Speaks with Elgin Carelock
[00:00:30] The Bible Speaks is a weekly ministry of Harvest International
[00:00:33] Our prayer is that the Bible Speaks will encourage you in your study of God's word
[00:00:38] You will be able to contact Elgin at the address given at the end of this broadcast
[00:00:44] And now, here's Elgin
[00:00:46] Brothers and sisters, I welcome you to another edition of Words of Inspiration
[00:00:52] And today we are going to have a discussion about Praying the Word
[00:00:58] Our Squish World Inspiration comes from Romans 10 verse 17
[00:01:04] Which reads,
[00:01:13] Praying the Word of God is a powerful practice for believers
[00:01:17] Because it aligns their prayers directly with God's express will and promises as revealed in Scripture
[00:01:25] The Bible contains many examples and commandments that encourage using God's own words in prayer
[00:01:33] Emphasizing that his words do not return void but accomplish what he desires
[00:01:40] Found in Isaiah 55 verse 11
[00:01:44] By praying the Scriptures, we ensure that our requests are rooted in truth and align with God's character and plan
[00:01:53] This practice not only reinforces our faith in the promises of God but also deepens our understanding of him
[00:02:04] As we speak God's word back to him, we're reminded of his attributes including his sovereignty, love and faithfulness
[00:02:14] This leads to a more intimate and reliant relationship with God where we trust in his perfect will
[00:02:21] Additionally, Praying the Word of God equips us to combat spiritual warfare effectively
[00:02:30] Ephesians 6 verse 17 refers to the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God
[00:02:37] In spiritual battles just as Jesus countered Satan's temptations by quoting Scripture believers can use God's word as the defensive and offensive weapon against spiritual deception and temptation
[00:02:52] This strategic use of Scripture empowers us giving us confidence and authority in prayer since we are invoking God's own declaration and principles
[00:03:03] Further, this method of prayer enriches our prayer life preventing it from becoming repetitive or insubstantial
[00:03:13] It keeps our mind focused on spiritual truths rather than personal limitations or circumstances
[00:03:21] Ultimately Praying God's Word helps to cultivate a spirit of submission to God's will enhancing the ability for us to be resilient
[00:03:34] and fostering a profound peace that comes from trusting in God's good and perfect will as we declare his word over every situation in our lives
[00:03:47] I wanted to share a few examples of how we can pray using God's words
[00:03:54] Scriptures such as Proverbs 3 verses 5 through 6 which reads
[00:04:00] Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
[00:04:06] In all your ways submit to him and he will make your path straight
[00:04:12] This Scripture can be turned into a prayer for clarity and direction
[00:04:17] You can pray, Lord help me to trust in you with all my heart and not rely on my own understanding
[00:04:25] I seek your guidance please make my path straight and clear
[00:04:30] Another example are verses like Isaiah 41-10
[00:04:36] So do not fear for I am with you do not be dismayed for I am your God
[00:04:43] I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand
[00:04:50] Pray Father I ask you to strengthen me and help me today hold me up with your righteousness your right hand
[00:05:00] So I do not fear or falter
[00:05:04] And finally a verse like Jeremiah 7-14 reads
[00:05:10] Heal me your Lord and I shall be healed save me and I shall be saved for you are my praise
[00:05:20] You can personalize this Scripture by saying
[00:05:24] Lord please heal my body and mind and I will be healed save me from this suffering and I will be saved
[00:05:33] You are my praise in all things
[00:05:37] So brothers and sisters by praying a word of God you not only ensure that your prayers are immersed in truth
[00:05:45] but you also enable God's word to actively work in your life transforming you and aligning you more closely with God's desires
[00:05:56] This method strengthens your faith and enhances your relationship with God making your prayer life a powerful conduit for his work in and through you
[00:06:09] I thank you again for spending time with me on today and I look forward to our conversation on tomorrow. Until then, God bless.
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