1 00:00:00,399 --> 00:00:02,960 Divine five one five presents kneeling at the 2 00:00:02,960 --> 00:00:04,500 throne, a prayer experience, 3 00:00:05,120 --> 00:00:07,279 a sacred gathering to live a life of 4 00:00:07,279 --> 00:00:08,419 unceasing prayer. 5 00:00:09,359 --> 00:00:12,719 Join us Saturday, February 28 at 11AM 6 00:00:12,719 --> 00:00:14,820 at 1230 Winter Street Northeast 7 00:00:15,214 --> 00:00:16,835 for a powerful live encounter, 8 00:00:17,614 --> 00:00:19,695 teaching you how to bring prayer into everyday 9 00:00:19,695 --> 00:00:22,035 life through the word of God and practical 10 00:00:22,175 --> 00:00:22,675 application. 11 00:00:23,375 --> 00:00:23,875 Registration 12 00:00:24,255 --> 00:00:25,375 is $15, 13 00:00:25,375 --> 00:00:27,154 and seats are filling fast. 14 00:00:27,614 --> 00:00:35,340 Register now and reserve your spot at www.divine515.com/experience. 15 00:00:36,120 --> 00:00:37,820 We'll see you at the throne. 16 00:00:50,445 --> 00:00:53,405 Welcome to the intercessor's corner where life's questions 17 00:00:53,405 --> 00:00:56,125 and topics are met with biblical truth and 18 00:00:56,125 --> 00:00:57,344 spirit led wisdom. 19 00:00:57,804 --> 00:01:00,465 Here's this week's work to fuel and fortify 20 00:01:00,604 --> 00:01:01,619 your prayer walk. 21 00:01:04,659 --> 00:01:08,040 Hello, and welcome to divine five one five, 22 00:01:08,340 --> 00:01:09,319 today's episode. 23 00:01:10,099 --> 00:01:13,379 Today, I wanna empower you by sharing why 24 00:01:13,379 --> 00:01:15,079 prayer is essential. 25 00:01:15,935 --> 00:01:18,254 The scripture I'm coming from today is James 26 00:01:18,254 --> 00:01:18,754 five 27 00:01:19,055 --> 00:01:19,555 sixteen. 28 00:01:20,415 --> 00:01:23,234 The prayer of a righteous person is powerful 29 00:01:23,774 --> 00:01:24,674 and effective. 30 00:01:26,494 --> 00:01:28,719 Prayer is not just important 31 00:01:29,100 --> 00:01:30,000 to the believer. 32 00:01:30,700 --> 00:01:32,000 It is essential. 33 00:01:33,260 --> 00:01:35,200 Without prayer, our faith weakens, 34 00:01:35,740 --> 00:01:37,520 our perspective becomes cloudy, 35 00:01:38,060 --> 00:01:39,439 and our strength 36 00:01:40,140 --> 00:01:40,640 fades. 37 00:01:42,064 --> 00:01:44,325 Prayer connects us to God's wisdom, 38 00:01:44,944 --> 00:01:46,644 peace, and direction. 39 00:01:48,704 --> 00:01:50,004 It moves heaven, 40 00:01:50,944 --> 00:01:52,004 shifts atmospheres, 41 00:01:52,465 --> 00:01:53,364 and changes 42 00:01:54,224 --> 00:01:54,724 hearts. 43 00:01:56,620 --> 00:01:59,420 Prayer is how we stay spiritually alive and 44 00:01:59,420 --> 00:01:59,920 alert. 45 00:02:01,260 --> 00:02:03,979 God invites us to partner with him through 46 00:02:03,979 --> 00:02:04,479 prayer 47 00:02:05,019 --> 00:02:07,840 because it releases his will into our lives 48 00:02:08,060 --> 00:02:09,520 and into the world. 49 00:02:10,864 --> 00:02:11,764 When we pray, 50 00:02:12,224 --> 00:02:14,324 we are not just speaking. 51 00:02:14,944 --> 00:02:15,924 We are engaging 52 00:02:16,224 --> 00:02:17,125 in spiritual 53 00:02:17,745 --> 00:02:18,245 authority. 54 00:02:19,905 --> 00:02:23,125 Prayer keeps us from drifting and reminds us 55 00:02:23,504 --> 00:02:25,764 that god is our essential 56 00:02:26,340 --> 00:02:26,840 source. 57 00:02:28,020 --> 00:02:28,920 Let's pray. 58 00:02:30,500 --> 00:02:31,319 Dear Lord, 59 00:02:32,020 --> 00:02:34,920 help me never take prayer lightly. 60 00:02:36,420 --> 00:02:37,960 Remind me daily 61 00:02:38,659 --> 00:02:39,800 that I need you. 62 00:02:40,965 --> 00:02:42,745 Let prayer be the foundation 63 00:02:43,604 --> 00:02:44,584 of my faith 64 00:02:45,125 --> 00:02:45,625 and 65 00:02:46,004 --> 00:02:47,625 all of my decisions. 66 00:02:49,205 --> 00:02:50,504 Let me never underestimate 67 00:02:50,884 --> 00:02:53,384 what happens when I come before you, 68 00:02:53,750 --> 00:02:55,609 but trust that in all, 69 00:02:56,310 --> 00:02:57,370 you have everything 70 00:02:57,750 --> 00:02:58,650 under control. 71 00:02:59,909 --> 00:03:00,810 Thank you 72 00:03:01,189 --> 00:03:02,650 that you draw me closer 73 00:03:03,430 --> 00:03:04,969 and give me the opportunity 74 00:03:05,669 --> 00:03:06,969 to connect with you 75 00:03:07,835 --> 00:03:09,854 every time I pray. 76 00:03:10,395 --> 00:03:12,414 In Jesus' name, amen. 77 00:03:18,074 --> 00:03:19,935 Thank you for joining me in the intercessor's 78 00:03:20,074 --> 00:03:23,250 corner. If today's word encouraged you, be sure 79 00:03:23,250 --> 00:03:24,230 to subscribe 80 00:03:24,689 --> 00:03:25,909 to Divine's podcast 81 00:03:26,370 --> 00:03:28,930 so you'll always be fueled for your weekly 82 00:03:28,930 --> 00:03:29,669 prayer walk.