Prayer

The Bible says we are to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. (Ephesians 6:10).

When we have entered the kingdom of God by obeying the gospel (Acts 2:38, John 3:5), we do not wrestle against flesh and blood enemies, but rather we wrestle against spiritual wickedness in the unseen world. (Ephesians 6:12).

Jesus equips us with spiritual armour to battle victoriously against these spirits (Ephesians 6:13-17). Then the Bible says we are to pray. Actually, we are to be “praying always” “in the Spirit.”

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;" - Ephesians 6:18 KJV

How does one pray in the Spirit?

On the Day of Pentecost in the upper room, as the believers were all praying, the Holy Ghost filled them and they began speaking (praying) in tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

 "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." - Acts 2:4 KJV

By praying in the Spirit (praying in the Holy Ghost), we build up our faith to shield us from the darts of the wicked.

"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost," - Jude 1:20 KJV

"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." - Ephesians 6:16 KJV

In these days, prayer is essential.

"But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." - 1 Peter 4:7 KJV ("The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers." - 1 Peter 4:7 NLT)