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All Prayer in the Spirit

Updated 16 May 2026. Primary theme: Holy Spirit. Secondary themes: Prayer, Faith.

16th May

This Season: Our Scripture Verse

Psalm 127:1 Unless…

Intro - All kinds/All times

Ephesians 6:18 - all kinds of prayer in the spirit at every opportunity Praying at all times

Dakes

a [Praying always] Praying is not classed as part of the armor, but is an additional and very important part of the fight against spiritual powers of evil (Jas. 4:7; 1Pet. 5:8-9).

b [with all prayer] Every kind: public, private, church, and family prayer.

Strengthen your spirit now while there isn’t a battle. Build yourself up in other tongues. Jude 20

==Important Note:== conditions of prayer

  • Be submitted to godly authority
  • Understand the flow of the Spirit
  • Remain in me - remain in my body!
  • This is not manipulation or condemnation it is spiritual alignment and with alignment comes confidence
  • Hebrews 4:16
  • To pray confident you need to be confident
  • Sin and weights hold your confidence in bondage

Praise is the highest form of Prayer

  • Prayer.
  • ==Praise.==
  • Power and Increase will flow.
  • Philippians 5:6
  • All ways start here. Start with gratitude. Start with thanksgiving.

The Name of Jesus

  • John 15
  • Covenant authority
  • Matthew 18:18
  • Matthew 16:16
  • when you use your authority and the devil doesn’t move you need more revelation.

Focussed Prayer

  • Romans 8
  • Prayer and fasting
  • Acts 4
  • Boldness

Answered Prayer

  • 1 John 5
  • John 15
  • Mark 11:24
  • Always yes
  • You can’t push your will to someone else
  • Your needs and desires

Praying in tongues

  • 1 Corinthians 14
  • Acts 2:1-4
  • Acts 10:44-46
  • Jude 20

Speaking in the supernatural to God Pray for all saints - you don’t know all saints

New Testament emphasis is praying in other tongues.

Benefits of Praying in Tongues

1. Builds Your Faith Praying in tongues strengthens and edifies your inner man, building spiritual confidence and stability. Scripture: Jude 1:20, 1 Corinthians 14:4

2. Removes Worry and Anxiety Praying in the Spirit helps shift burdens onto the Lord and brings supernatural peace and rest. Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7, Isaiah 28:11–12, Romans 8:26

3. Creates a Supernatural Daily Experience Tongues cultivate sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and awareness of God’s presence in everyday life. Scripture: Galatians 5:25, Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18

4. Opens Doors Through Divine Direction As you pray in the Spirit, the Holy Spirit can lead, direct, and position you supernaturally. Scripture: Romans 8:14, Proverbs 3:5–6, Isaiah 45:2

5. Speaks Directly to God Tongues bypass natural limitation and commune spirit-to-Spirit with the Father. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:2

6. Prays Beyond Your Understanding The Holy Spirit helps you pray accurately when you do not know what to pray naturally. Scripture: Romans 8:26–27

7. Prays Into the Future Praying in tongues can prepare the way ahead and align you with God’s purposes before they unfold. Scripture: John 16:13, Isaiah 46:10

8. Brings Healing and Freedom From the Past The Holy Spirit searches deep areas of the heart and brings restoration, clarity, and healing. Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24, 1 Corinthians 2:10

9. Stirs Up the Gift of God Within You Tongues help awaken spiritual gifts, boldness, passion, and spiritual sensitivity. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6, 1 Corinthians 14:4

10. Helps You Live in Spiritual Flow

A Spirit-filled life becomes easier when you consistently pray in the Spirit and stay spiritually refreshed. Scripture: John 7:38–39, Ephesians 5:18–20

11. Releases Divine Inspiration and Revelation Praying in tongues positions your heart to receive wisdom, insight, and revelation from God. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9–10, Jeremiah 33:3

Different Kinds of Prayer

1. Prayer of Faith

  • Definition: Receiving based on Gods will never ‘if’
  • Scriptures: Mark 11:24; 1 John 5:14–15; Hebrews 11:1

2. Prayer of Consecration / Dedication

  • Definition: Surrender
  • Scriptures: Luke 22:41–42; Romans 12:1–2; Proverbs 3:5–6

3. Prayer of Worship

  • Definition: Communion
  • Scriptures: John 4:23–24; Psalm 95:6; Acts 13:1–2

4. Prayer of Agreement

  • Definition: Unity
  • Scriptures: Matthew 18:18–20; Amos 3:3

5. Prayer of Supplication

  • Definition: Earnest entreaty or request for ourselves/others/authorities
  • Scriptures: Philippians 4:6; Ephesians 6:18; Hebrews 5:7, Matthew 9:37, Zechariah 10:1

6. Intercessory Prayer

  • Definition: Standing in the gap for someone to hold back judgment - under direction of Holy Spirit
  • Scriptures: Ezekiel 22:30; 1 Timothy 2:1–4; Romans 8:26–27, Genesis 18:16

7. Praying in the Spirit / Tongues

  • Definition: Mysteries
  • Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 14:2,14–15; Jude 20; Romans 8:26

8. United Prayer

  • Definition: Corporate
  • Scriptures: Acts 4:24–31; Acts 12:5; 2 Chronicles 5:13–14

9. Binding and Loosing

  • Definition: Authority
  • Scriptures: Matthew 16:19; Luke 10:19; Matthew 18:18

10. Prayer of Commitment

  • Definition: Casting
  • Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22; Philippians 4:6–7