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Powerful Prayer Tip Tuesday – The Power of Making Prayerful Proclamations

April 7, 2015 by Gina | 12 Comments

Prayer Tip

The ladies in my prayer group decided to pray standing up and holding hands.  We were to pray for two of the women in our prayer circle.  They were both exhausted from each of their respective battles in praying for loved ones. From all outward appearances, it looked as if the enemy was winning big.  My dear sisters were at a place of brokenness, so we began praying over them one at a time.  It was a beautiful moment that represented the body of Christ well.

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But something happened at the end that was even more beautiful.  One of the women that we were praying for began praying out loud over herself.  She prayed like I had never before heard her pray. My friend began praying scripture from Psalm 139:10

“Your hand will guide me…while your right hand keeps a firm grip on me…”

Of all the prayers prayed that morning, this one held the most power.  In her weakness she proclaimed the real truth of her circumstance—that no matter how this thing turns out, she is confident in God to guide her and to hold her in His grip, and because of that, all is well with her soul.

Tears began to stream.  Faith is contagious, my friend.  Even our other dear sister began to proclaim God’s help and comfort from His Word in her prayer.

I will never recommend naming it and claiming it, but proclaiming the qualities of God’s unfailing love from His Word is truly powerful for any situation.  Do it!!!

 “but he has told me, “My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah’s power may rest on me.”  2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Pray on!

~gina

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Award-winning author Gina Duke is a wife, mom and the Director of Women’s Ministry at her local church. With a B.S. in Organizational Leadership, she is able to bring a clear word for authentic Christian living. Through her book, “Organizing Your Prayer Closet: A New and Life-Changing Way to Pray” (Abingdon Press), she imparts 1 Peter 4:7 with the gift of structured prayer journaling. If you would like to schedule Gina to speak on prayer or host a prayer journaling workshop, click here for more information. You may also follow her on Twitter and Instagram @TheGinaDuke.

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Gina Duke is the award-winning author of  Organizing Your Prayer Closet: A New and Life-Changing Way to Pray (Abingdon Press), that introduces the gift of structured prayer journaling.  You can enjoy her weekly #ShePrayerJournals weekend workshops on YouTube, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @TheGinaDuke.

Comments

  1. Anne Dahlhauser | Front Porch Inspired says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Hello new friend. 🙂 Coming here from Purposeful Faith. As I reflected on your words “faith is contagious” I realized how true, true, true that is…although I don’t think I ever really processed that fully. I’m encouraged by that statement today. Thank you. May you be blessed and encouraged today as well!
    Anne

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    • ginaduke says

      April 7, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you, Anne for the feedback, and thank you for visiting! God is faithful. ~gina

      Reply
  2. Laurie C says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Thank you Gina, I needed that today

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    • ginaduke says

      April 8, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Praying you quickly come into a season of peace and good health, Laurie!

      Reply
  3. Kristi says

    April 10, 2015 at 11:29 am

    So true! There is power is proclaiming His truth. Gina, your post is like a shot of spiritual adrenalin today. I’m thankful I popped over from Counting My Blessings. Your post will be linked on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KristiWoodswriter. Blessings!

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    • ginaduke says

      April 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks, Kristi! God bless!!! ~gina

      Reply
  4. Cathy says

    April 11, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    It’s beautiful how God strengthens us through his Word. Thanks for sharing this story. I’m visiting from the ‘Still Saturday’ link-up. : )

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    • ginaduke says

      April 11, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Cathy!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Balarie says

    April 11, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Love it! Let’s proclaim his truth. It is powerful. Right on Gina. What a good reminder. Cheering you on from the #RaRalinkup on Purposeful Faith.

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  6. Bonnie Lyn Smith says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    So true! It is contagious! Also, when others pray over us, the Holy Spirit moves in might y ways and releases us to more prayer. I have seen this many times in women’s prayer settings as we each carry each other! Beautiful! Visiting from “Espressos of Faith”! 🙂 Blessings!

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  7. Kelly Balarie says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:13 am

    By the way, you are a great speaker!

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    • ginaduke says

      April 17, 2015 at 11:27 pm

      Well, thank you, Kelly!

      Reply

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