What is the SUBSTANCE of your Prayer?

I am so inspired by the scripture that lead me to the above Subject/Question. Mehnn, the Holy Spirit is the greatest teacher ever, I tell you. I have heard so many people saying they are tired of praying because it is like they pray in vain and just never get what they prayed for. Well, I also used to say that but not anymore, Glory to God! Why is this so, why is this the case with many people, I"ll tell you why? *smiling*

Well, let's looks into the scripture:..............................>>>>>>> Acts 4 vs 23 -31.. (This was after the Apostles Peter and John had been released from jail because they had been using the Name of Jesus, teaching and healing etc...) Please study the whole Chapter, it is loaded....................................>>>> Ok Verse 23 says; 23 And being let go, they(Peter and John) went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.” Look into verses 24 to 28, notice what they are saying, they are speaking the Word of God, all this that they are saying in this prayer is written in the Bible (old Testament), it is the Word of God. Do you realize that they were talking The Word, they never jumped into what they wanted to say to God. They first spoke the Word..in other Words, they are saying "Lord, you said this, we are not moved or fearful or hopeless because we know that THIS is what you said"..aaah, what a great way to talk to God, proving to Him that you know what He said concerning whatever situation you are facing. heheh, how do you pray, I ask.??

Heheh, let's continue.. From verse 29, they now start to ask/talk what they desire but look at this, their desire is based on God's Word. They didn't ask God whether to continue with the work they were doing or even wait for God to say "I'll give protect you from them(the kings and rulers who arrested them) or even to say I'll give you boldness"..No, they knew they had to continue doing what they were doing, they believed so much in the Word(given to them) and they knew that what they were doing is what the Master Jesus Christ told them to do, so they believed in that WORD. Now I ask, what did The Master Jesus Christ say concerning you, do you even know, do you believe His WORD? How are you going to know that if you don't let HIM reign in you, if you don't give yourself to HIM/HisWORD. Oh well....! I’ve said this before ,Jesus and The Word are One. (John 1 vs 1-14.) Capisci??? Now look at this.."31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness." Ehheeh, is this verse saying they waited and waited to receive answers to their prayer??? Huh??..heheh, they received boldness immediately after praying. Aaaah, is this happening to you, can this happen to us. YES, YES and YES!!! heheh, this is TOO MUCH I tell you! Glory to God!

This is what I've learnt from this scripture:................................. 1.As I've said it before, The Word is The Solution. Knowing what The Word says about the situation you are facing is KEY 2. Knowing what you have, what belongs to you, what your God given right is, who you are, in other words, What God says about you, your life, your future is VITAL because when you know, you won't be moved, give up and be fearful. You'll boldly pray to God knowing what He has said/done/made available for/to you. Capisci?? For an example, if there is a need in your life, instead of saying “God, please I need money, I need this and that...”you simply say “Father I thank YOU for I know that you supply and shall always supply all my needs according to your riches in glory, in Christ Jesus’s Name” this is based on 2 Peter 1 vs 3 (there are many others). you see, you speak like Apostle Paul in Philippians 4vs 19. 3.Once you believe and know The Word, you are in Faith (fear is gone) therefore you are automatically positioned to receive answers. When you say AMEN, that's IT, DONE. IT IS SO!! God Bless you!!!