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Ever Interceding
PRAYER IS OUR POWER SOURCE
by Diana Brown
Cell phones have become such a part of our daily lives that, at times, we can’t fully function without them. Cell phones, if not charged, are of no value; they need a power source. The same is true for us in our walk with the Lord. If we are connected to the Lord, we have power; when we are not connected to the Lord, we lack power.
John 15 tells us that we must abide in Him, our power source:
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing… If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you (John 15:4-5, 7 ESV).
In Paul’s prayer for the Colossians, we see the importance of being plugged into the power source:
We have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light (Colossians 1:9b-12 ESV, emphasis added).
I love this Ephesians 6 passage in The Message:
Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. (Ephesians 6 :13-18 MSG, emphasis added).
1. Pray hard and long.
2. Keep your eyes open.
3. Keep others’ spirits up.
Why?
So that no one falls behind or drops out (we all must stay plugged into the POWER).
The best way to access the power of God is to have your mind stayed upon Him.
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) says: You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
When your mind is stayed and plugged into God, you shall, as Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) says, mount up with wings like eagles… run and not be weary… walk and not faint.
This journey is not possible with just our own power; we need to access the power that only comes from our ALMIGHTY, POWERFUL Father God.
Some suggestions for staying plugged into the POWER source:
Follow Women World Leaders on Facebook.
Follow Women World Leaders on our website, womenworldleaders.com, where you can find devotions, teachings, podcasts, and more.
Join us on Zoom on the 3rd Monday of each month for Leaders Connect.
Stay in the Word daily through a Bible app or devotional.
Stay connected.
Plugged in.
Abiding in Him.
Your turn:
Are you plugged into our Almighty Powerful Father, the ultimate power source? How do you plan to stay connected?
Share with us how God guided you in a decision in your life. How did you pray?
What verse or verses ministered to you? Send an email to Diana@womenworldleaders.com.
We love hearing your God stories!
