Seven Different Prayers
Written by: Elizabeth
Oath of God Ministries
Table of Contents: (click below)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Salvation
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Petition
Prayer of Intercession
Praying in the Spirit
After Peter’s miraculous and phenomenally large catch of fish in Luke 5:8, he ran to Christ Jesus, fell down and humbled himself before Him. “When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” At that moment in Peter’s life he saw a tiny glimpse of God’s wondrous and holy nature and lost himself in complete surrender to it. Perhaps Peter saw his own life as that of a thin vapor which so easily dissipates in the presence of the Christ, the Sun of Righteousness spoken of in Malachi 4:2. In that molecular moment of eternity, Peter remained prostrate before the Lord saying “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.”
In the scope of eternity our self-importance also seems to evaporate into its native nothingness and in view of the God’s loving condescendence towards us – we are undeniably humbled. Scripture is dutiful to remind each of us of our humble station in life. “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” (Jas 4:14) Life indeed is brief and we should not squander our precious time chasing the flickering shadows of idolatry which have little to offer us but emptiness. Peter was assuredly blessed with such a large material catch of fish but the manner in which it occurred was nothing less than a miracle.
In our insignificance, we find our importance in Christ Jesus. We are precious in God’s eyes because we are hidden in Christ Jesus. “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Col 3:3) In the quietude of our prayerful adoration towards Christ, we find ourselves ushered into His Throne Room and into His presence where we hear the ineffable unity of ten thousand times ten thousand voices speaking in clarity and strength of purpose like a single voice. “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” (Rev 5:12)
The glorious witness that was captured by Apostle John in Rev 5:13 and written down for our benefit provides us with a single opportunity to hear and see the same. “And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Rev 5:13)
Even in this very moment, the gathering of witnesses before His Throne returns full circle and only to do exactly what Peter did. They will fall down, humble themselves and remain prostrate before God Almighty completely speechless and unable to comprehend His Magnificence. “Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.” (Rev 5:12)
This is the prayer of adoration. Amen. Back To Top
A loving father always desires to hear from his children. A caring father promptly turns to the voice of his child to seek the need of his little one. Yet until we receive our Salvation in Christ Jesus, we are not considered a child of God. In His mercy – He may choose to move upon the prayer of someone outside His family but He is never obligated.
The first step in becoming a member of God’s family is to receive Christ Jesus as your Personal Savior. “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) We have all fallen short of the glory of God and will continue to sin to some extent throughout our lives. Therefore, your past, present and future sins all need to be forgiven because your sins cannot enter heaven. “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away. (Isa 64:6) Holy Scripture clearly states that each of us needs to be saved from our own sins. “You are indeed angry, for we have sinned— In these ways we continue; and we need to be saved.” (Isa 64:5) Do you want to be an object of sin or an object of God’s Love? It’s a decision that only you can answer. It’s a choice. “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom 10:9) To receive your salvation in Christ Jesus is very easy.
You are welcome to visit our menu tab labeled “Why Jesus”. There you will discover in greater detail all the reasons why you need Jesus as your Personal Savior. You will also find the sinner’s prayer in that section. Simply speak the sinner’s prayer from a believing and contrite heart, receive Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior and you will be born-again. You will become a new creation in Christ. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Cor 5:17) At that moment, your sins will be forgiven – all of them. You start anew with a clean slate from God’s perspective. You will receive the gift of eternal life as well as the indwelling Spirit of God. You will have become a certified child of God and will find your Heavenly Father waiting to hear from you in prayer. Back To Top
Prayer of Confession:
It is very important that we confess our sins before God. The scripture states, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive and to cleanse us of all unrighteousness.” (I Jhn 1:9) Most believe that John who authored the Gospel of John also wrote the three Epistles of John. In 1st John 1:9 it is quite clear that he was addressing Christian believers and not a pagan audience. Although he did not indicate a specific church or location, it is widely accepted that this epistle was a circular letter that probably went to many churches throughout Roman Asia Minor.
Sadly, there is a burgeoning “hyper-grace” doctrine that is infiltrating churches across America. It twists this scripture into something that was never intended by the author. Proponents of the hyper-grace doctrine believe that confession of sin is no longer required because the Christian’s past, present and future sins were previously forgiven as a result of Christ Jesus’ finished work at Calvary. By way of deception, this false doctrine is thwarting many Christians from realizing a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus.
Any person willing to repent of his sins and confess Christ Jesus as his Personal Savior will receive complete forgiveness of past, present and future sins. God’s forgiveness of sin in this case is classified as judicial forgiveness. It is much different than the confession of sin mentioned in 1st John 1:9. Let’s review the differences.
To better illustrate the purpose and meaning of judicial forgiveness, we’ll use the simple analogy of a courtroom. Father God is the Judge over mankind. All of mankind has sinned and deserves punishment. The scripture states that the wages of sin is death. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom 6:23) Therefore the defendant’s sentence is death. Rather than send all of mankind to perish into eternity Christ Jesus steps into the courtroom and offers Himself as our substitute. Father God will accept only a perfect Substitute. Since Christ Jesus is fully human and fully God and remains sinless, He alone possesses the perfect credentials to satisfy Father God’s legal criteria.
Sin must be punished and Father God must be legally satisfied with the punishment. Father God accepts Christ Jesus because He is a perfect Substitute on our behalf. Therefore, when we receive Christ Jesus in faith as our Personal Savior our sins are forgiven as if they never happened. We are granted eternal life and immediately receive the indwelling Holy Spirit. “Therefore, as through one man’s (Adam) offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s (Christ Jesus) righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life.” (Rom 5:18) This explains judicial forgiveness.
There is, however, another type of forgiveness. It is called “parental forgiveness” and it deals with the consequences of our known sin as forgiven believers in Christ Jesus. Despite the fact that we have received judicial forgiveness as described earlier – we must be very careful not to grieve the Holy Spirit in our daily walk with God. “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (Eph 4:30)
How might we grieve the Holy Spirit? Let’s use another simple illustration. A wealthy man adopts a young teenager. The young teen loves his new father and desires to please him. This teenager, however, had many troublesome behaviors prior to his new adoption whereby he perpetually trespassed the just and reasonable guidelines set forth by his new father. A good father always wants his son to apply ethical and moral standards to daily situations but this particular teenager refused to respect his father’s guidelines and actually showed contempt towards him. In fact, the father learned that his son was also hurting other people.
Unless there was a great lesson to learn, the wise father knew that his son’s unlawful behavior would continue. In this case, the father had no other resolve but to intervene and to chastise his son. In similar ways, God must also intervene when a member of His family refuses to change behavior but He does so in love. In God’s Mercy – not His wrath, His children are disciplined. “For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” (Heb 12:6) “Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” (Heb 12:11) It would be much easier, however, to simply confess our sins and repent over our trespasses than to be chastised. This is why self-judgment on a daily basis is important in every believer’s life.
In a past situation, I was aggravated over a particular matter and spoke to God in an agitated tone. I also expressed direct frustration towards the demonic host. This was definitely unwise on my part. Doors can be opened to the demonic host by directly speaking or complaining to them. It was also wrong to get agitated with God. For three days thereafter my breathing was constricted.
I didn’t understand what was contributing to this health problem. The Holy Spirit pointed out my trespass going back three days and I realized I needed to repent. I got on my knees and before I could speak three words all of the constricted breathing was lifted from me. God will not be mocked by anyone. We are to show respect to a Holy God at all times. The hyper-grace theologians might have said that repentance was unnecessary in this particular situation but they would have been promulgating a false theology and one that would not have been able to help me.
A second scripture “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:16) Some translations supplant “trespasses” for “sins” or “faults”. Let’s remember that only God can forgive sins – no one else can do that for you. We can forgive the person for the act of sin against us but only God can forgive the sin itself. Nevertheless, it is an expression of humility when we confess our sins one to another. In some cases, you might feel more comfortable speaking to a pastor, priest or Christian counselor. Other times a compassionate and mature Christian man or woman will prove sufficient. Once we share or confess our trespasses, faults or sins to one another, we are told to pray for one another. Back To Top
Whenever we approach the Throne of God, we should always enter His courts with Thanksgiving. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” (Psa 100:4) Christians have so much to be grateful over. Without Jesus’ sacrifice at Calvary – our prayers would never be heard by our Heavenly Father. This alone should bring a burst of thanksgiving into each prayer knowing that Our Heavenly Father is attentive to our every word. God is our solution not our problem and we can always find safety in His refuge. So rejoice and be thankful. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (I Thes 5:16-18)
Each new morning provides a rejuvenated hope for healing, restoration and joy! Every day is a new beginning for all believers. 
“This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psa 118:24) We can continue to cast our cares upon Him knowing that each one is safe in His possession. Hope is always on our side when we turn to Christ Jesus. “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” (Psa 42:5) He deserves our praise! “For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” (Psa 100:5)
Even if we are surrounded by many problems, we can still lift our prayers to His altar with thanksgiving. We can still rejoice with thanksgiving that God heals the brokenhearted, that His hedge of protection surrounds us, that He continues to provide for all our needs, that He delights in hearing our prayers, that He restores relationships, that He still proclaims liberty to the prisoners, that He gives recovery of sight to the blind, and sets free those who are oppressed. Even if some of these blessings are missing in our lives – we can still rejoice with thanksgiving knowing that the Holy Spirit is more than able to restore what the enemy has stolen. We can still turn every single concern over to Him to receive a miracle. Indeed, the Christian must be diligent to lift every prayer up to God embraced with a heartfelt thanksgiving. “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;” (Col 4:2) Back To Top
This is the most frequently spoken prayer by Christians. A little child who has a need might be found uttering a petition to God or a man who has finally reached the end of his rope may petition God in a moment of deep despair. It’s typically a request for something we need which simply can’t be obtained using our own self-sufficient means. It might be a need for a physical healing, a financial miracle or to see a relationship restored. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (Phil 4:6)
God is omniscient so He already knows what we are going to ask Him in prayer. More importantly He is pleased when His children come to Him in prayer and ask for His divine intervention. Every good father desires to help his children. Although God is able to hand deliver any miracle to those asking for His assistance, He will only respond to our prayers using His infinite wisdom. God understands our circumstances better than we do but God will not give us something that will harm us in the long run or perpetuate an already desperate situation. Therefore we should always approach God in prayer desiring to see His divine will manifested in our lives whereby we cease from placing mandatory demands on Him to feed our own selfish or limited desires. “Your will be done. On earth as it is in heaven.” (Luke 11:2)
Sometimes His answer is an immediate “Yes” and the result is a miracle. “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” (Jhn 15:7) It always helps to know the Word of God when praying because you are more likely to ask according to His will. Nevertheless, God is still able to render a miracle even if a believer is unaware of scripture.
Other times, His answer may be “Wait, because He’s working around this situation and you may need to learn patience. Depending on the petition, you may not be ready to receive the blessing. Perhaps God has sited some immaturity in your behavior and perhaps the dross in your life needs to be removed before the petition can be fulfilled. “But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (Jas 1:4) Also there may be numerous people or circumstances involved in your situation whom God needs to work through in order to complete your petition and that process may take time.
There might also be a delay caused by spiritual warfare which is taking place around you. Daniel had to wait 21 days before he received an answer to his prayer. “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.” (Dan 10:13) Although we don’t have God’s infinite birds-eye view or microscopic vision regarding all the details surrounding us – we must still be willing to turn the entire timetable over to God.
In some circumstances, God may answer, “No.” Perhaps a Christian’s petition doesn’t align with His holy scripture, His wisdom or His will for the believer’s life. Perhaps God has answered, “No” in order to protect the believer from an unwise decision or even a catastrophe. “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.” (Jas 4:3) The more familiar a believer becomes with Holy Scripture, the more likely one’s petitions will align with God’s perfect will and the less likely will the believer ask a miss.
Despite when or how God answers our prayers, we are to diligently continue in prayer. This type of diligence was illustrated by Jesus 
in the parable of the widow and the unrighteous judge. “Then He spoke a parable to them that men always ought to pray and not lose heart”. (Luke 18:1) A widow went continuously before an unrighteous judge to plead her case because she wanted justice from her adversary. The judge finally succumbed to her wishes not wanting to be worn down by her insistent pleas. Jesus concluded by saying, “And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:7-8) So the child of God is also not to lose heart in seeking God’s answer to prayer. We may not know what is taking place in the spirit realm or how God is working through the matter. We will, however, be able to look back in time and know that “all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Rom 8:28)
The prayer of petition also requires boldness unlike any other prayer type. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Heb 4:16) Yes, it is frequently the prayer of petition that seeks His mercy and grace in times of trouble. Nevertheless, we cannot please God without faith. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Heb 11:6) There cannot be boldness without unflinching faith whereby we run to the mercy seat knowing that none other than God can render a miracle on our behalf.
Although the degree of faith may vary among God’s people, it is obvious that some degree of faith is needed just to carry a petition to God. Building one’s faith is a work in progress and building a prayer life is one way to increase one’s faith. Back To Top
Prayer of Intercession:
Even though we may not know the outcome of prayer, we are to diligently pursue intercessory prayer on behalf of others because it deepens our relationship with God and shows us the depth of our compassion or lack thereof for others.
As the only mediator between man and God, Christ Jesus still continues to intercede on our behalf. “It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.” (Rom 8:34) Christ Jesus is our Mediator and He continues to intercede every molecular moment on our behalf to our Heavenly Father. For this very reason, our Heavenly Father hears our prayers and gives us the ability to intercede on behalf of others as well.
Apostle Paul exhorts all Christians to intercede in prayer for others. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, (I Tim 2:1) A Christian can intercede on behalf of another individual, a community or nation. In fact, many Christians are currently interceding on behalf of America because her people are sinful and the church has become wayward to the point where God has given warnings of impending judgment or severe chastisement.
An intercessor must be in fellowship with God to remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit. When God invites us to pray for someone, we must pray according to His will. Yet to hear from Him we must make ourselves available. The busy work in our lives must be put aside. Oftentimes this requires sacrifice. Like Daniel who prayed three times a day, we must allow our prayer life to become a pleasant and learned behavior.
Understanding the Word of God is also important to the intercessor because God expresses His character through scripture. We must also submit to our Lord’s authority because He may ask us to intercede on behalf of someone who has harmed us or someone who consistently does evil acts. “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,” (Matthew 5:44)
“Pray 
for your servants to the LORD your God that we may not die; for we have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves.” (I Sam 12:19) Samuel responded with assurance saying, “Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way.” The Israelites knew that they did wrong and were fearful of the consequences so they asked Samuel, the prophet, to intercede on their behalf so that God would not deal harshly with them.
The intercessory prayers of both Daniel (Dan 9:4-19) and Nehemiah (Neh 1:5-11) clearly show an intercessor’s heart at work. Daniel interceded on behalf of the Israelites who remained in captivity whereas Nehemiah’s prayer was on behalf of those who were still living in Jerusalem. At the time of their prayers, Jerusalem remained a desolate city and both Nehemiah and Daniel grieved over its condition.
Their separate prayers have so many similarities. Before placing their individual petitions before God, each one expressed a contrite heart which was filled with repentance. They both expressed gratitude and adoration towards God for the everlasting mercies which He continued to flourish on His people. They individually confessed to God the sins of their fathers and forefathers and further admitted that they too had sinned. Both desired God’s favor in allowing His people to return to Jerusalem which was besieged by Nebuchadnezzar’s army almost 70 years earlier.
Daniel knew that Jeremiah had prophesied that the Israelites would go into captivity for 70 years because of their sinfulness against God. The conclusion of those seventy years was now nearing an end. Therefore, Daniel asked God to release His people and allow them to return to Jerusalem. Daniel’s prayer was answered in a remarkable way. The angel Gabriel was sent to give Daniel the skill to understand God’s plans for His people. Not only would the captives return to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall but Daniel was given God’s plan leading up to the Messiah and beyond which is still studied today by scholars and teachers alike.
After Nehemiah heard reports that the walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins and the gates had been burned down, he prayed that God would show him favor in the presence of the king of Persia. At the time, Nehemiah was the cup bearer to the king. It was Nehemiah’s intent to ask for the king’s mercy in allowing him and others to return to Jerusalem with the hope of rebuilding Jerusalem’s besieged walls. Additionally, the Jewish remnant still residing in Jerusalem was living under extreme duress from outsider attacks as well as abject poverty. God granted Nehemiah’s request although he had to wait almost 4 months for God to provide an opportune moment whereby he could speak to King Artaxerxes regarding his personal concerns for Jerusalem. The king did show Nehemiah great favor and granted his journey to Jerusalem.
When Abraham realized that God was about to judge the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, he interceded on behalf of the righteous living there. Abraham was well aware that Sodom’s people were living depraved lives. (Gen 13:13) Much of his concern, however, was for his nephew Lot who still resided in Sodom. Abraham had no illusions regarding the sinfulness of the people in these two cities but he needed assurance that Lot, whom he deemed righteous, as well as others would not perish along with the wicked. “Would You also destroy the righteous with the wicked?” (Gen 18:23) Abraham continued, “Suppose there were fifty righteous within the city; would You also destroy the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous that were in it? (Gen 18:24)
Abraham was assertive in reminding God that He was a just God. “Far be it from You to do such a thing as this, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” God’s response to Abraham’s boldness was “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare the entire place for their sakes.” (Gen 18:26) Abraham narrowed his inquiries down from fifty to ten righteous men still living in Sodom. God put closure on Abraham’s inquiries at the number ten. God already knew that Lot had six family members which included his two sons-in-law all of whom would be given the opportunity to escape. Sadly, only Lot and his two daughters would survive Sodom’s judgment.
Separately it is not unusual for the Holy Spirit to place a specific burden on an intercessor for the purpose of prayer. This burden can cause the intercessor to intercede on behalf of another person, his community or even the nation as a corporate entity. The burden can be insufferable at times and the only way to alleviate the burden is through dedicated prayer. Interestingly, the Holy Spirit will place a burden on an intercessor only to ask that we cast or return that same burden back to Him through prayer. “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7) Otherwise, an intercessor would not know how to pray for a specific situation or person unless the burden was first imposed by the Holy Spirit. Indeed prayer can be a very mysterious thing.
Whether you are interceding on behalf of a loved one or someone who has harmed you or even an unrighteous legislator, it should be deemed an honor when God asks you to intercede on behalf of another person. Back To Top
Praying in the Spirit has come to mean different things to different people. Many Christians believe that praying in the spirit is exclusively assigned to speaking in tongues. But many Christians do not speak in tongues and they still experience profound answers to their prayers which are obviously aligned with God’s will. Could “praying in the Spirit” and “praying with the Spirit” mean two different things?
Let’s review the scriptures that pertain to “praying with the spirit”. “I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.” (1 Cor 14:15) Clearly this particular scripture is discussing the topic of speaking in tongues which is considered a holy language. According to Strong’s G4151 (biblical concordance) the spirit is “the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son.” According to the MacMillan Dictionary, the definition of the preposition “with” – “is if one person or thing is with another or does something with them, they are together or they do it together.” In other words, the Holy Spirit is speaking in a heavenly language using our bodies as His temple for the divine purpose of prayer and worship. The believer must be willing to accept this gift and he must be available to the Holy Spirit. However, the believer who speaks in holy tongues does not understand what he is actually saying. “For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.” (1 Cor 14:14)
Since the language is a holy tongue and is not understood by either the believer who is speaking in tongues or those listening, it must be interpreted by one who has the gift of interpretation in order to edify the church as a whole. The Holy Spirit will use a believer with the gift of interpretation, whether it is the person who first uttered the tongues or someone else. Apostle Paul makes it clear that speaking in tongues and its subsequent interpretation provides a greater opportunity to edify the church. “Yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.” (I Cor 14:19)
Now that we have reviewed the meaning of “praying with the spirit”, let’s review what it means to speak “in the spirit”. In Ephesians 6:18 we are told to always pray in the spirit. “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.” Is Apostle Paul advising Christians to always pray by speaking in tongues when he just indicated that speaking in tongues without interpretation will not edify the church or those listening? Since every believer does not speak in tongues, for one reason or another, that would eliminate many Christians from prayer altogether. “Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?” (1 Cor 12:30) Therefore and in this instance, praying in the spirit is meant for everyone whether or not they speak in tongues.
In Ephesians 6:18 what does “in the Spirit” mean? According to Romans 2:29 in the spirit equates to “heart”. “And circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.” This why many intercessors, who do not speak in tongues, can still pray according to the heartfelt will of God and receive miraculous answers.
Often the Holy Spirit will give me picture images. I don’t ask for them. I don’t go searching for them but they are given to me nonetheless. The Holy Spirit subsequently illuminates the scriptures which He wants associated with those same images. He then puts the picture images in order along with scripture and gives me the words to speak but not in tongues but with understanding. In summary He provides a coded message and then proceeds to decode the message for the purpose of interpretation. “For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.” (I Cor 2:11) There have been occasions when I have asked the Holy Spirit a question pertaining to a vision and He will give me His answer by way of another image. Sometimes He will allow me to speak this prophetic prayer in public and at other times; I am not allowed. Nevertheless, when this spiritual phenomenon occurs, I know that something is taking place in the spirit realm which requires me to pray. I can honestly say that I would not know how to pray as I should without the assistance of the Holy Spirit who intercedes on my behalf. Although this might be classified as prophetic intercession, it nevertheless is praying in the spirit according to the will of God. “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” (Rom 8:26) Without the Spirit’s help we would all experience a great inadequacy in prayer. Back To Top
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