DEFEATING THE SPIRIT OF PRAYERLESSNESS

As this week progressed, I felt like I would not post a blog; however, while in the gym the other morning, I was praying about prayerlessness and decided I would post a blog about it this week.

There are those that are trustworthy intercessors, and they spend large portions of their day in prayer. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. Truthfully, I am the kind of believer that must disciple themselves to pray, and sometimes I struggle with doing so. I pray because I am a mature believer, and I understand the ramifications of a prayerless life. Additionally, I am comfortable with my struggle because I know that as a teacher of the Word, I can teach others about the struggle to pray because of my personal experiences.

In prayer, believers can fellowship with God, and they can get needed directions; therefore, this is the main reason the enemy wants prayerlessness to prevail. Satan at one time had a prestigious position in God’s kingdom; however, since his removal from that position, he does not want anyone else to become close to God. He is happy about the Spirit of Deception and pride that clouds our minds into thinking we are self-sufficient and have the ability to be successful without the assistance of our Creator. He is pleased believers don’t realize prayerlessness defeats and hinders the purpose, plan, pleasure, promises, and power of God.

There is so much for which to pray: God’s will on earth, the top news report, Israel. Countries in the world, governmental official, hospitals and their workers, law enforcement, charitable organizations, corruption, abuse, sickness, all levels of education and educators, businesses, religious organizations, parents and children, family members, and marriages. This is just a short list; I am sure you could add to this list. The Bible instructs us to pray without ceasing, and I guess as we see and hear things throughout the day, we would be praying without ceasing if we said a little prayer.

Our flesh wants to rule us, but we must bring it under subjection; we must rule over it.  When struggling to pray, cast out the Spirit of Prayerlessness, Spirit of Jezebel, and Antichrist and bind the Spirit of Prayer, Grace, and Intercession to yourself. Don’t allow the enemy to defeat you. God is calling us to be a co-laborer with Him on the earth. He intervenes on our behalf when we pray;  so, let’s untie His hands and defeat prayerlessness by praying.