Good day everyone..
This is my first post for the year 2019.
Happy new year to y'all. Sorry it's coming this late..
Anyways.. I really hope you enjoy this post and find it helpful and refreshing.
“The prayer of faith” comes from a passage in James 5, which says that “the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick” James 5:15. It is a prayer offered in faith that what you asked God for will have and has been done.
James 5:15
James 5:15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Importance of the prayer of faith
The prayer of faith is important because it is the key to having your prayers answered. You cannot bring about change in your life and in the lives of others without faith.
Jesus says, “you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” Faith finds out what the Word has to say, prays in accordance with that Word and believes no matter the circumstances. This kind of prayer depends on and trusts in the Word of God alone. It requires no other confirmation or affirmation. Thus, When you pray in faith, you will not be looking for any other alternative. Therefore, a prayer of faith is one that is sure to be answerd
James 1:1-7
James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
How to Pray the Prayer of Faith
1)Say It
Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
In the above scripture, Jesus says that if you “say to this mountain.” The prayer of faith requires that you speak and proclaim what you want.
2)Believe It
It’s not enough to say what you want, if you don’t believe it’s going to happen. If you believe that you are healed, then you must truly believe it. This is true for healing, prosperity or anything else. If you need help building your faith so that you can believe, begin studying God’s Word and listening to ministers who will build you up and teach you about the principles of faith.
3)Receive It
It doesn’t matter whether or not your prayer is answered right away or if you must stand for it. By faith, see yourself receiving it. If you are standing in faith for your employment, then see in your mind and heart that you are employed and already working. If you are standing in faith for a godly spouse, then see also in your mind and heart that you are married to a godly spouse. This is trusting God’s Word and His truth, and becoming convinced of His Word and truth even before your answer comes. It is saying, “God’s Word says it; therefore, I believe it. And that settles it.”
4)Act on It
In James 2:17 we're told to act on our faith:
“James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone..” when praying , Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to act on your faith regarding what you are praying for. Perhaps He’ll lead you to give a special offering, which may be your money, your time, one of your talents or even an existing possession. The point is to be obedient in whatever the Lord directs you to do.
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Note: starting tomorrow, around this same time, I'll be posting at least two or three Bible verses and some biblical quotes to help us go on with our day. I do not know what you are going through but I believe that a verse from the holy book might just be what you need. Please do look forward to it. Thank you. Have a blessed day.
