Prayer Warrior Skill #7

Prayer Warriors

 

by

Ron Halvorsen

 

Battle Skill 7- Praying the Higher Prayers

"Most Prayer Warriors are familiar with petition prayer- the kind of prayer that bring a problem to God and asks Him to supply a need or solve a problem. God does invite us to present our needs to Him (Philippians 4:6). Yet many Christians feel a bit embarrassed when they pray for a solution or an answer that does not come immediately, and they must keep on asking God for it. Some attempt to solve this problem by asking God just once for what they want and then setting it aside, trusting that God hears and will answer the prayer in His own way and time.

But there is another way- a prayer skill that moves the original petition to a joyful and higher level of communion- the level of thanksgiving and praise. Present your petition - your statement of problem or need- to God thoroughly in one season of prayer. Be free to tell Him what solution you feel would be ideal. Then, release the whole problem or need to His wisdom and timing, confident that He is "able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think." Ephesians 3:20. Then, in all prayer sessions after that, thank Him for the answer He has chosen and is in the process of providing. Thank Him for all that He has done for you in the past- as well as for others and for those in the Bible times. Go into detail about this with Him. Then begin to praise Him for foreseeing the problem and for providing the answer, whether you understand it or see it or not. Mention briefly your area of need and begin praising Him for the answer.

 

You will find incredible rewards in this. Satan hates praise and thanksgiving. He simply cannot remain in the presence of a person immersed in praise. Praise is the language of heaven. Check it out: Whenever you encounter a throne room in the book of Revelation, you find angels and people praising God. Why not start practicing the language of heaven right now? The darker the situation, the more intense the crisis, the more you are privileged to give thanks and praise. you will soon be sharing remarkable experiences with your friends and loved ones.

 

These are a few of the prayer skills that Prayer Warriors can master. As you develop your ability to apply these, you will discover others. Keep a prayer notebook and not each new skill as you discover it and learn how to use it in battle. Never stop sharpening and expanding your battle skills. God is waiting for Prayer Warriors who will expand their ability to play an ever stronger role in His earth army. You can be such a Prayer Warrior." pg. 68-69

 

This is the end of this series. I hope you have enjoyed it!