HOW TO CONNECT WITH CHRIST IN PRAYERS

16th DECEMBER 2021

 

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us” – 1 John 5:14

 

I have been fascinated by the miracle of God answering prayers in difficult situations in recent times. Today, the Scripture tells us that God hears prayers according to His divine will. An aspect of God’s divine will is that all men would love God with all their hearts and love their neighbours (Luke 10:28 – 27). Our inability to accept and surrender consistently to God’s divine will is one of the reasons we experience obstacles in our prayer life. 

To love God and other people is a difficult process for many people. Reasons are that our hearts are locked up in hatred, unforgiveness, envy, jealousy and selfishness. When our hearts are thus locked up, we also seriously hamper our relationship with Christ and our heavenly father. A demonstration of love automatically enlarges our faith, whilst expanded faith, in turn, gives us a sustained and constant strength to live a life filled with unrelenting compassion for our fellow human beings.

 Therefore, daily prayer and surrendering our lives to the will of God in the love of God and our neighbours will make us live the Christian life of victory in prayers.

Another vital point you must note is that prayer is not done for the sake of “getting what we want all the time, but ALSO for the sake of aligning our purpose with that of the Divine purpose of God. 

As a follow-up to the above point, also note that you are not the reason why the miracle in prayers occurs, but Christ in you makes a prayer manifest! Remember at this point that the attitude of Jesus Christ is that of giving LIGHT, LIFE, AND LOVE to the world, without exemption. Jesus Christ demonstrated love in service to humanity, up to the point of giving up His life to save the world. Therefore, you must have love in your heart always for prayers to manifest quickly! 

It is love that connects you to Christ in you! The fact remains that the true power of prayers is not in complicated or ritualistic prayers of long hours, constant vigils, several days of elaborate dry or wet fasting or even regular attendance at church services. The miracle power of prayers is in CHRIST! Remember that Christ is enthroned in you, and He is the power that brings blessing to manifestation. But you must have love in your heart to enable you to connect with Christ in you! 

Therefore, before you start to pray, Jesus says you must FIRST forgive your enemies! The miracle in prayers is achieved when you can align your INTENTIONS with the DIVINE WILL OF GOD. That means that you have to agree with Christ, and the attitude of Jesus Christ is LOVE! The practical approach is to ask yourself some basic questions thus:

i. Why do I pray for these things?

ii. What purpose would this serve in my life and    

              others?

iii. Would my desire bring joy to others as well?

iv. Would anyone be harmed if my desires come through?

So, as you answer these questions, be sure that; ONE, what you desire, would also be used to serve the glory of God as well as to serve others. TWO, take a step to purge yourself of biases, unforgiveness, hatred, envy, jealousy, and selfishness. Allow Jesus to fill you up with His divine spirit of LOVE. 

Therefore, LOVE remains God’s divine will for his people at all times. Love also is the nature of Christ, by whom all things are made manifest in prayers without delay! 

PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I empty myself of all weaknesses and imperfections. Fill me up, Lord, with your divine spirit. Lord, I align my intentions with your divine nature today, and I declare I am at one with you on the same frequency. AMEN.

FURTHER READING: Luke 10: 27 – 28; Mark 11:25; Matthew 5:43-45