Scripture
Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Observation
Paul is definite that we are involved in a war. It is not a war against people but a war against the evil powers which raise themselves against God's reign- rulers, authorities, principalities and other evil spirits.
We need every weapon we can wield against this enemy: faith, salvation, righteousness, truth and the word of God.
Above all we need to pray. We must pray for victory in our own lives and for those who preach the message of the gospel.
Application
Praying in the Spirit is Paul's term for praying in tongues. Paul wants us to do this and to also pray for all the saints. We are to pray on all occasions with all kinds of requests.
Prayer- constant prayer- is the chief weapon for every Christian. It's no wonder that satan works so hard at distracting us, discouraging us and by every possible means preventing us from prayer.
You can buy any number of books on prayer, and follow any number of techniques. The bottom line is this- pray often and pray about everything.
You learn prayer by doing it and sticking at it, sharpening each day this wonderful tool of approaching the throne of grace.
Prayer
Lord teach me to pray. Help me to daily enter into the spiritual battle. Keep me close to you Father. Amen.
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