Pray and Speak

Good morning Ekklesia,

Today, let's jump into the power and promise of praying in the Spirit and speaking things into existence, rooted in the Word of God.

Ephesians 6:18 urges us to "pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." Praying in the Spirit transcends our human limitations, allowing us to align our prayers with God's perfect will. When we pray in the Spirit, we are inviting the Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf, translating our deepest groans and desires into divine petitions.

In Romans 4:17, we read about Abraham's faith: "God gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist." This verse reminds us that, just like Abraham, we are called to speak life into situations that seem dead and to declare God's promises over our lives. The power of our words, when spoken in faith, can bring forth God's intended reality into our existence.

Think about a barren field transformed into a lush garden by a simple command of faith. This is the essence of speaking things into existence. Our words, infused with the Holy Spirit's power, become conduits of God's creative force. When we declare healing, provision, peace, or restoration, we are not merely hoping for change; we are participating in God's creative process.

Consider the prophet Ezekiel, who was commanded by God to speak to the dry bones in the valley (Ezekiel 37:4). As he prophesied, those bones came to life, forming a vast army. This vivid illustration shows the miraculous power of speaking God's word into our circumstances.

So today, let's embrace the full authority granted to us through Christ. As we pray in the Spirit, let us speak boldly, declaring God's promises over every aspect of our lives. Speak life into your family, your finances, your health, and your dreams. Believe that, through the Spirit, your words have the power to transform the invisible into the visible, the impossible into the possible.

Let's pray: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Holy Spirit. Empower my Ekklesia Family to pray in the Spirit, aligning our hearts with Your will. Help us to speak life and Your promises into every situation we face. We trust in Your power to bring things into existence according to Your divine plan. In Jesus' name, Amen.

May you go forward today with the confidence that your prayers and declarations, guided by the Spirit, can bring God's kingdom to earth.

LoveUmorethanUknow Pastor Stephän Kirby

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