Bible Text: Isaiah 44:25, Job 5:12, Psalm 33:10, 2 Samuel 15:31
There is a powerful weapon available to every believer that frustrates the hidden schemes of the enemy: praying in the Holy Spirit. When we pray in tongues, we step into a dimension where Satan becomes confused and defeated. As 1 Corinthians 14:2 (KJV) says, “For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.” The devil cannot decipher or counter the prayers that come from the spirit because they are divinely directed and precise.
Praying in the Holy Spirit is like launching guided missiles into the enemy’s camp. Every strategy that Satan thinks he has hidden is suddenly exposed and dismantled by the fire of the Holy Ghost. As Isaiah 44:25 (KJV) declares, “That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish.» When we pray in the Spirit, we release God’s wisdom and power to disrupt the plans of the enemy.
Breaking Through the Limits of Time
When you pray in the Spirit, you transcend the barriers of time, stepping out of the present and into the future. The Holy Spirit gives you the ability to pray into days, months, and even generations ahead, positioning you for divine alignment. Romans 8:26 (KJV) assures us, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” The Spirit helps us pray accurately, releasing the hidden plans of God while frustrating the hidden traps of Satan.
Praying in tongues is a tool of spiritual dominion. It is a mystery the Father has given us to overcome the enemy. While Satan may understand our natural words and try to counter them, he cannot handle the operations of the Spirit, which are always precise and accurate. As you continue in prayer, the plans of the enemy are dismantled, and what was designed to harm you backfires on him, just as Haman’s plot did (Esther 7:10).
The Power of Divine Alignment
Praying in the Spirit not only confuses the enemy but also aligns your heart with God’s will. As you yield to the Holy Spirit in prayer, ungodly desires within you are purged, and you are empowered to walk in obedience. Psalm 33:10 (KJV) states, “The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.” When you align with God’s plan through spiritual prayer, even the intentions of those who oppose you are rendered ineffective.
In the place of prayer, you receive strength for what lies ahead and the grace to endure current challenges. Jude 1:20 (KJV) encourages us, “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.” As you pray in the Spirit, you are fortified, and the purposes of God are established in your life.
Praying in the Spirit: Victory Over the Enemy
There is a profound impact when believers engage in spiritual prayer. It moves God to act on your behalf, strengthens your inner man, frustrates the enemy’s plans, and shifts circumstances in your favour. The enemy cannot stand against a believer who operates in this level of spiritual precision. As Job 5:12 (KJV) says, “He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.” Every trap set against you is turned into a trap for those who set it.
In conclusion, praying in the Holy Spirit is a divine strategy that every believer must embrace. It not only aligns you with God’s purposes but also ensures that the enemy’s hidden plots are exposed and destroyed. Continue to pray in the Spirit and watch how the hidden things of Satan are frustrated, and God’s victory is established in your life.
God’s Handmaiden, Rev. Oyenike Areogun
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