Prayers to Strengthen Your Inner Man by Mike Bickle

Author:Mike Bickle
Language: eng
Format: mobi, pdf
Tags: Religion, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth, Prayer
ISBN: 9780982326213
Publisher: Forerunner Books
Published: 2009-11-30T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 2

THE BLESSING OF PRAYER

We are called to walk in fellowship, or communion, with the Holy Spirit by intentionally developing our friendship with Him (2 Cor. 13:14). One way we can do this is by speaking to Him as the God who dwells inside of us. The indwelling Holy Spirit flows like a river in our heart (Jn. 7:38). We will walk in the Spirit far more effectively if we regularly talk to the Spirit. Many believers do not talk to the Holy Spirit; thus, they neglect a most precious relationship. He longs for us to talk with Him, but He will not force conversation or friendship on those who are not interested.

When we talk to Him, He will talk back to us. Often when He “talks,” He does not use words but He gives us impressions or He sensitizes our emotions so we can feel His nearness. God leads us by the still, small voice in our inner man (1 Kgs. 19:11-13). As we engage in a two-way dialogue with the Spirit, it is essential that we quiet our soul (Ps. 131:2). Our soul is by nature active and turbulent, so it takes effort to quiet ourselves.

I linger in the Spirit’s presence with my attention turned inward to Him. I speak short, simple phrases to Him, slowly and softly. It is important to wait with a listening heart. Sometimes I will gently sigh in my spirit as I pray with subtle “groanings that cannot be uttered” (Rom. 8:26). This happens naturally. Sometimes I am totally silent.

I often use five phrases when talking to or fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit. I thank the Holy Spirit for His presence in me and then ask for revelation, and for Him to use, strengthen, and teach me. I do this by using a five letter acronym: T-R-U-S-T. I try to pray through this acronym on a daily basis.

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