Day 4 -Wednesday- August 9, 2023-- Prayer Focus - Prayer Posture
2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (NIV)
16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
This really embodies 21 Days of Prayer. We are turning to the Lord. We’re letting the things of earth grow dim. When we do, the veil is taken away, meaning we see more things more clearly. (clarity, vision, dreams and purpose)
When God shows up - there is freedom. Anything can happen. Nothing outweighs the name of Jesus. Light gets rid of darkness and then there is transformation.
What does it mean to turn to the Lord? What has to be done? That means we need to turn away from things.
In everything we do, then we need a posture of repentance (to turn). Not just a physical turn (abstinence) but mentally turning the way we think about things - Romans 12:2 “transformed by the renewing of our minds.”
2 Timothy 2:25 (NIV) 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
Every prayer service has two things - we want to touch heaven (touch his heart) and we need to confront hell. Our prayer life needs this as well.
In every situation we have to:
Renounce the Lie
Let’s get rid of “stinking” thinking or faulty thinking. We need to take our stand and renounce all lies.
2 Cor. 4:1-2 (NIV) Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
The devil is defeated but he retains a little dominion. He’s the Father of lies. He disguises himself. But whatever he brings to us.. We actively confront the devil.
Announce the Truth
Let’s announce the truth. We bring truth to every situation.
John 8:31-32 (NIV) 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
The truth will set us free. We experience this freedom when we abide in His Word.
No matter how I feel, if it disagrees with God’s word, my feelings are wrong and God’s word is truth.
I just need to announce that my worth comes from God. That’s my identity in Christ.
Renounce the lies and Announce the truth.
Renounce gratifying the flesh. Announce that I’m bought by God and that my body is the temple.
I renounce fear but announce I have a spirit of love and a sound mind.
So our posture of repentance is to Renounce LIES and to Announce Truth
