- Kevin Walker
- Aug 4
- 2 min read

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
Ephesians 6:18 NIV
Prayer is not something we apply to only specific moments in life, but something that should be a constant practice in the life of the believer. Believers are called to pray in every circumstance, whether thanksgiving, intercession, supplication or praise. Properly understood, prayer is also a weapon. Prayer aligns us with the thoughts of God, enabling us to effectively defend and protect ourselves from our adversary's attacks.
However, the effectiveness of this weapon is often hindered because we don't pray being led and guided by the Holy Spirit, but by our own fleshly desires. The Spirit led believer yields to God and allows Him to direct our prayers according to His will and purposes. This can only happen when we pray "in the Spirit." This means praying under the guidance and influence of the Holy Spirit. We know this yielding has occurred when we find ourselves saying, "Father, not my will, but Your will be done in my life."
Once we embrace this attitude, prayer becomes a powerful weapon. Satan hates a praying Christian who is submitted to the will of God. He knows he cannot defeat a Christian who spends considerable time in prayer. Our adversary becomes nervous when praying Christians learn the secret of a fulfilled life. The secret is to pray under the direction of the Holy Spirit.
Just imagine a trial or test comes your way, and you address that situation with prayer. Someone speaks evil of you and attempts to harm you, and you meet that challenge with Spirit-led prayer. I tell you that there is no defense to Spirit-inspired prayer. Prayer is our greatest weapon!
Yours in Christ,
Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr., Pastor
*Excerpt from "The Power of Prayer: Praying for Results" by Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr.