Praying in the Spirit

For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. What then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with my understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with my understanding. I Corinthians 14:14,15

This particular passage is a part of a chapter dealing with order in the church service. However, as an individual I do pray in the spirit, especially when I do not have a natural understanding of how to pray. In this instance the Holy Spirit guides me how to pray and I know He knows what is needed.

However, my mind needs to be occupied also and to keep it from wandering I endeavour to tune it in to what my spirit is praying.

This past week I had undertaken to uphold a group of men who have been in lock down in a local jail so as to bring Christ to the inmates. It has been interesting! There were calls to pray throughout the night in a few instances but on the whole my dedicated time has been 6-6.30 am. There is only so much one can pray with the mind but the spirit of God knows so much more.

This morning was one of those mornings. I let my spirit loose as I did not know how to pray and as I prayed I was able to apply my mind to pray for the team and for the inmates.

The Holy Spirit is the force of God on the earth. He knows all. He knows what is happening with the workers as well as the inmates. We can all apply a 'face', but He sees beyond that face into the hidden recesses of our soul and works there, gentle tugging, ministering, nudging, opening our minds and hearts to Himself. How good is He?

This afternoon I have an appointment with one of the ministers who were involved. I am so looking forward to hearing the stories. As I have participated in prayer I want to see what my prayer has achieved.

Prayer works and releases the Holy Spirit on the earth. Partner with Him today and see great things! Amen!

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