PRAYER, THE BELIVER'S ADVANTAGE

In the realm of Christian faith, prayer holds a sacred and central place, embodying the profound connection between believers and their Creator. It is a divine conversation that transcends mere words, inviting believers to draw near to God with open hearts, seeking His guidance, comfort, and blessings. 

In this journey of faith, prayer is the channel through which Christians experience the transformative power of God's love and grace. This discourse will delve into the significance of prayer, emphasizing how it serves as the believer's advantage, nurturing spiritual growth, and fostering a deeper relationship with God.

The two pillars of our life in God.

John 14:12, Luke 11:1

•  The word of God
• Prayer

And the devil tries to destroy these pillars. Spiritual attack is the deficiency of the word of God and prayer in the life of a believer. Prayer is a way to transcend into the spiritual portal. Prayer is how the believer travels to a place of his advantage. 

The word of God is the guide through which the believer walks in the perfect will of God.

Five things weakening your prayer life

  1. Lust and Immorality.

•      - Sexual content
•      - Appetite
•      - Practice/activity 

 2.  Love of pleasure. 1 Timothy 5:6, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 John 2:15, 1 Peter 4: 5

3. Idolatry. 1 John 5:2.

4. Unforgiveness and bitterness in a man.

5. Unconfessed and Unrepentancy. Proverbs 28:13,

Pray without ceasing

Advantages The Believer has for  Prayer

1.  It generates power. 

Ephesians 1:16-22,3:20, Acts 1:8,4:28-33, James 5:16, Luke 5:16-17, Mark 6:46-56,5:30. 

Power is what separates believers

 How Power is Revealed

•      - the a sinner becomes born again 
•      -Reveals in the works of the gifts of the spirit
•      -the transformation of a believer into saints or Christlike 
•      -the quantum of God's presence in our meetings.

2. Prayer births supernatural deliverance and protection. Psalm 91:1, Acts 12:1-6, Philippians 1:19

3. Prayer is an intercourse with God which birth multi- faceted/supernatural possibilities. Isaiah 66:7-8, 11:1-6, Jude 1:8

4. Prayer produces supernatural strength and energy. Luke 22:41-43  Isaiah 40:28-31.

5. Prayer produces supernatural boldness. Acts 4:24-31

6. Prayer brings divine speed.  Mark 6:42-48 , 1 kings 18:41-46

Prayer brings the hand of God upon a man's life. Prayer is also seen as a time saver. You can call forth things into now through prayer.

7. Prayer keeps you constantly in the will of God. Romans 12:23

The Will of God

• The Good will of God is the general will of God for all believer. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 4:3

• The acceptable/ permissible will of God. It is what God allows you to do and not the will he has for your life.

• The perfect will of God. It's what God intends or want you to do specifically or uniquely. 

8. Prayer gives you and aura live and walk in the atmosphere of heaven.

In conclusion, within the Christian framework, prayer remains a cornerstone of spiritual life and a source of profound advantage for believers. Through prayer, Christians find solace in the midst of trials, wisdom in moments of uncertainty, and hope in times of despair. It is a means by which they express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and draw closer to their Lord. The Christian's advantage in prayer lies not only in the petitions offered but in the transformation of the believer's heart and soul as they commune with the Almighty. In the light of faith, prayer is both a sanctuary and a source of strength, forever anchoring the believer in the enduring love of God.