PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Dr. Kenneth W. Jones, Pastor, Practical Living Ministry

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Scripture

2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, which are called by

my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and

seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then

will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and

will heal their land.

If “Ecclesia” means “called out ones” then we are the ones that

scripture relates to

Although God’s invitation is initially given to my people (2

Chronicles 7:14), God has made it clear that anyone who

acknowledges His name and authority may pray with the same

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We Have Acceptance & Access

Adoption: Romans 8:15

Acceptance: Ephesians 1:3-8

Approved: 2 Corinthians 10:18

Access: Ephesians 2:18; Eph 3:12

& Romans 5:1,2

By faith, by grace and by His Spirit

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Prayer Ready: 2nd Chronicles 7:14

Humility in prayer recognizes that the answers are

not in self or others, but they are in God.

Humble themselves and Pray – Humility comes first

And turn from their wicked ways: This great

promise of answered prayer also includes the

condition of repentance.

When you stand praying.. Forgive (Mark 11:25)

If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear

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“War Room”

The Movie “War Room” is an

excellent movie concerning the

power of prayer as a weapon

in spiritual warfare.

It also speaks to the attitude

of prayer as well as the

necessity of prayer in

relationships

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Focus on 4 Major Areas

Repentance – Before God can

change things, He sometimes has to

change you

Responsibility – We must take

responsibility for our own actions

Transformation – Prayer not only

changes things, but should change

you

Mentoring – Just as Jesus taught

the disciples to pray, one day you

should be mentoring and instilling

spiritual discipline in others

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Spiritual Battle

While watching the movie, I was coming to terms on

issues

Who are Fighting Against?

What are you fighting for?

What are you fighting with?

Who’s Fighting For you?

Pass the Banner

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Who Are You Fighting Against

Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of

the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in

high places.

Our greatest threat is not our loved ones, it is satan’s evil,

invisible horde that are determined to steal, kill, and destroy

Satan wants to steal your time that should be spent in prayer and

Word meditation

He wants to kill every opportunity for spiritual growth and

experiencing God’s best

He wants to destroy all good and blessed relationships in your life

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Who Are You Fighting Against?

Many of us fight ourselves – we struggle with our

shortcomings and tormented by guilt from failed

expectations

The answer: take it out on your loves ones has been one

medium

We struggle against our carnal desires

Galatians 5:17: (ESV)For the desires of the flesh are

against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against

the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you

from doing the things you want to do.

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Who Are You Fighting Against?

James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Submit - to submit to one's control; Are you willing to

submit your life, your marriage, your job, your family,

your ministry to God’s control?

Before Victory Comes, Surrender must take place to

the One who is able to cause you to overcome

Our biggest struggle is submitting ourselves to God’s

will

We feel better if we took the fight to ourselves or

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Friendly Fire – Taking Our Fight

Towards Others

In War, there are times when one is taken out by his own

troops, either by accident or on purpose

Wherever there is conflict there will usually be Friendly Fire

Galatians 5:15: When Wild beasts fight amongst each other,

sometimes both are slain

Many time we war against one another, seeing our spouse,

family member, friend as the source of our issues and we lay

into them with or wrath, unforgiveness, and bitterness

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Friendly Fire

We overcome attacks in our homes by

loving and serving one another (Galatians

5:13,14)

Satan can accuse us all he wants to one

another, but if we stay in an attitude of love

and service, he cannot win

So many times in the “fog” or confusion of

war, we find ourselves fighting the wrong

enemy – Believe it or not that PERSON is

not your Enemy – Satan is

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Conclusion

We have access to the Father God in prayer because

we are adopted into the Family of God, we are

accepted as the beloved, and approved of God

We have Victory through prayer if we understand

who we are truly fighting against – the key to winning

any war is knowing your enemy

God wants to heal our land, transform us, give us

peace and it comes as we humble ourselves to pray

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Practical Living Ministry

Practical Living Ministry mission is to impact the lives of God’s

people by providing biblical concepts for practical, spiritual,

living. To fulfill the Great Commission appointed to us by the

Lord Jesus Christ through witnessing, discipleship, and equipping

the saints of God.

You can reach us on our website at:

www.practicallivingministry.org

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Scriptures

Ephesians 1:3-8: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in

Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that

we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love 5 He predestined us to

adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind

intention of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He

freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.7 In Him we have redemption through

His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His

grace 8 which He lavished on us.

Romans 8:15 - For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to

fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba,

Father.

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Scriptures

2 Corinthians 10:18 - For not he that commendeth himself is

approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Ephesians 2:18 - For through him we both have access by one

Spirit unto the Father.

Galatians 5:15 - But if you bite and devour one another, take

care that you are not consumed by one another.

Galatians 5:13 - For you were called to freedom, brethren;

only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh,

but through love serve one another.

1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the

eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good

confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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Psalms 66:18 - If I regard iniquity in my heart, the

Lord will not hear me:

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