Characteristics of Praying in the Spirit
Ephesians 6:18 ‘praying always in the Spirit’; what are some of the characteristics of doing so?
Praying in faith – believing that He is and that He rewards those who seek Him – Hebrews 11:6
Confident that God causes all things to work together for good – Romans 8:28
Praying with thanksgiving rather than worry and anxiety – Philippians 4:6
Entering His presence with praise and adoration and thanksgiving – Psalm 100:4
Being aware that the only way I can stand in His presence is by the blood of Christ continually cleansing me from all sin – Hebrews 10:19-22
Praying scripture, particularly the promises of God.
What is Jesus praying – Hebrews 7:25?
Praying in the Name of Jesus – John 14:13-14
In the book Reese Howells Intercessor he relates that God impressed upon him very clearly to “pray only the prayers that I give you.” He said the result was victorious prayer that always got answered. I often ask the Lord to show me what to pray in a situation or for a presenting need. Then I try to listen and pray what He impresses upon me to pray.
All of this is part of: just get to know God.
I have learned that when a person or situation comes to mind randomly ( or so I thought), it is actually the Spirit prompting me to pray for that person or situation or to contact that person who I may not have done so for a long time. Obedience to this prompting always produces a positive outcome.
Outstanding insight, Randy! Thanks for sharing.