POWER OF PRAYER

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16

Prayer is loving communication with HWHY (Yahuah) our Father, through

Yahusha and by the power of the Ruach ha Kodesh. Prayer is the expression of
our inner spiritual needs through our verbal requests expressed in faith.
Through prayer we strengthen our spiritual walk, and receive guidance, wisdom,
joy and inner peace. Prayer may be long or short, alone or in a group, silent or
aloud, but it should be a true communication with HWHY (Yahuah) and not done
for public recognition. Important aspects of prayer include:

Expressions of faith and our trust in HWHY (Yahuah)

Confession of our sins
Praise towards HWHY (Yahuah) for the things he does for us
Thanksgiving for all the good things we have received and will receive now and
in the future
Expressing our Love for HWHY (Yahuah)
Petitioning HWHY (Yahuah) for our needs and the needs of others

The English word Pray derives from a root word meaning to beg or entreat.
Whereas the Hebrew word hitpallel comes from the verb meaning to Judge
oneself. When we pray, we first inwardly examine ourselves and then sincerely
call upon HWHY (Yahuah) with a reverent Heart.

In Hebrew thinking, devotion from the Heart, called kavanat ha lev, is

considered essential to true prayer. Kavanah implies concentration, worship,
and single-mindedness: you simply cannot reach HWHY (Yahuah) without
earnestness and passion of the whole Heart. A Hebrew sage wrote, Prayer
without Kavanah is like a body without a soul, suggesting that merely mouthing
the right words of a prayer is empty hypocrisy if the inmost heart is not also
profoundly involved. And will HWHY (Yahuah), who is Spirit, listen to such
insincerity from our lips?

Yahuah's Prayer

Our Father who is in heaven, Kadosh (Set Apart) is your name.10 your Reign
(kingdom) come, let your will (Desire) be done on earth, as it is in heaven.11
Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our
debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (the Wicked
one): For yours is the Reign (kingdom), and the power, and the Esteem (glory),
for ever. Aman. Matthew. 6:9-13

[cWHY (Yahusha) spent a lot of time praying. He often went to a solitary place
and prayed for hours at a time, especially at difficult times in His
ministry Matthew 14:23, 26:36-41, Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, 6:12. Yahuah's
Prayer is [cWHY (Yahusha)'s model of the perfect prayer.

Yahusha said, "This, then, is how you should pray:

'Our Father in heaven. Why do we say 'Our Father', and not my Father?
Because, HWHY (Yahuah) being the Father of all men, we are all His children,
and should therefore love one another as brothers, and pray for one another

First, we call HWHY (Yahuah) by the affectionate term "Our Father (ABBA)," and
praise His Kadosh (holy) Set Apart name. The words Our Father are probably
the most important words of HWHY (Yahuah)s Prayer.

In the four Gospels, [cWHY (Yahusha) led a life of prayer. He was always in
communication with his Father. In every prayer where [cWHY (Yahusha) words
are recorded, he called HWHY (Yahuah) his Father and we should also.

When [cWHY (Yahusha) taught us to call HWHY (Yahuah) Our Father he was
showing us something about our relationship with HWHY (Yahuah) . He was
telling us that we should have a very close, intimate and personal relationship
with HWHY (Yahuah) through [cWHY (Yahusha). HWHY (Yahuah) is the perfect,
loving, Father. He cares about every one of His children, even when we sin, He
still loves us.

This close relationship reminds us that HWHY (Yahuah) is not distant; He is an

essential part of our lives, present in everything we do. When we pray
to HWHY (Yahuah) we know He listens and cares, because we are loved by Him.

'Who is in Heaven. HWHY (Yahuah), though he is everywhere, dwells on his

thrown in Heaven and we are just visitors upon this earth, and our true kingdom
is the kingdom of Heaven and when we pray, we must detach our hearts from all
earthly things, and raise them up in Rauch (Spirit) unto our Father which is in
Heaven as is also Ruach (Spirit).
As believers our greatest task is to bring about Heaven here on earth. Every time
we say something nice, or help someone out, or do any act simply out of love, we
bring HWHY (Yahuah)s plan one step closer.

Heaven is our reward after death, when we are finally with HWHY (Yahuah) in
his kingdom. Yet HWHY (Yahuah) is with us in this life, and as we live our lives as
He desires, we see a glimpse of what Heaven can be here as well.

Kadosh (Set Apart) is your name. Dictionary Definition of Set Apart: Your
name is Kadosh (holy). We are to esteem the honor and glory of HWHY (Yahuah)
more than anything else in our lives, so that the name of HWHY (Yahuah) may
never be profaned or blasphemed, but that HWHY (Yahuah) may be rightly
known, loved, and honored by us and by all mankind.

Your Reign (kingdom) come. That the kingdom of HWHY (Yahuah) may be
spread more and more upon earth; That HWHY (Yahuah)s Mercy, Grace and
Love may be established in our hearts and lives. As believers we should want to
see the day when [cWHY (Yahusha) returns, to see everyone bow and
acknowledge [cWHY (Yahusha) as Messiah.

Asking for HWHY (Yahuah)s Reign (kingdom) to come is the desire of our
hearts, when he returns the sin and pain of the world will be no more. Violence,
famine, addiction, sin, natural disasters, greed, loneliness will not continue.

This is why believers must live for HWHY (Yahuah) and promote [cWHY
(Yahusha)s Kingdom and pray for our King to return.

Your will (desire) be done on earth as it is in heaven. We desire HWHY

(Yahuah) will be done in our lives and in the lives of all men on earth just as the
Angels do in Heaven; and confess that in all things we submit ourselves to the
holy will of HWHY (Yahuah). We are asking for the fulfillment of HWHY
(Yahuah)s will for ourselves and for the world. In our personal life we are
showing our desire to do HWHY (Yahuah)s will and asking for his guidance.
Admitting that on our own we are weak, but with HWHY (Yahuah) we can do all
things.

We are acknowledging HWHY (Yahuah)s wisdom over our own and desiring to
be led by the Ruach ha Kodesh. Even [cWHY (Yahusha) was subject to his
fathers will when he was on earth; at Gethsemane he prayed, O my Father, if
this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be
done. Matthew 26:42.

Give us today our daily bread. We ask HWHY (Yahuah) to provide our daily
needs for us and our family.

If [cWHY (Yahusha) had left out this request for personal needs we might think
we are not to ask or trust him to supply our daily requirements, thus we would
not be dependent or recognize who sustains our every need.

However, HWHY (Yahuah) shows us that he not only cares for our needs but that
He wants us to acknowledge that we are dependent upon Him, the great
Provider of all good gifts Matthew 7:11.

He teaches us how to ask for what is sufficient for today so that we realize we
have a constant reliance on HWHY (Yahuah). Like the children of Israel who lived
in the desert for 40 years and were given sufficient manna each day and no
more, so we should realize that what we have has been provided by HWHY
(Yahuah). We should trust not in the provision but in the Provider.

It is easy to forget the Provider and become greedy and selfish and forget HWHY
(Yahuah)s gifts to us. In asking only for the basic necessities of life (food,
shelter, clothing, warmth etc), HWHY (Yahuah) teaches us that we are not to be
obsessed with material things, but should trust Him alone to provide us with
what we need for today and be content with His provision. Man shall not live by
bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of HWHY
(Yahuah) Deuteronomy 8:3.

HWHY (Yahuah) gives us more than bodily nourishment. [cWHY (Yahusha) is

referred to as the Bread of Life John 6:35 blessings through faith in him. The
blessing of HWHY (Yahuah), it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it
Proverbs 10:22.

The use of our daily bread shows that we are not just praying for ourselves but
also for each other. HWHY (Yahuah) gives us everything we need and more, so
there is plenty for others and we should be pleased to share it. HWHY (Yahuah)
loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Ultimately we are to acknowledge HWHY (Yahuah) as our Provider, ask for

necessary provisions, then trust in Him because He knows what is best for us:
We should learn to come to him daily and to ask him to provide for us and
others the things we need. This is a good reason why we should give thanks
to HWHY (Yahuah) before our meals, to praise Him for what we have already and
what He will provide.

Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. We must

ask for forgiveness of our sins, we must also forgive those who sin against
us Matthew 5:44, 6:14-15, Luke 6:28.

That HWHY (Yahuah) would forgive us all our sins as we forgive others who have
sinned against us. Luke 6:37.

"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him,
so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." Mark 11:25

However, this doesnt mean that the person wont have to answer before HWHY
(Yahuah) for whatever they have done to you. Its just important to remember
that human forgiveness is our responsibility and judgment belongs to HWHY
(Yahuah)s

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
(Wicked) one.' Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has
been approved, he will receive the crown of life which HWHY (Yahuah) has
promised to those who love Him. James 1:12

For yours is the kingdom, the Power and the Esteem (Glory), for ever and ever,
Aman. This last passage not only shows our acknowledgment of HWHY
(Yahuah), that it is Him to whom we pray, but illustrates why we pray. A prayer
without confidence that HWHY (Yahuah) can accomplish what is asked for is
foolish; it is in this phrase, for Yours is the Reign (Kingdom), the Power and the
Esteem (Glory), for ever and ever, through which we express our knowledge of
the HWHY (Yahuah) to whom we pray and his power and the glory which we give
to him alone.

HWHY (Yahuah)s kingdom is the Kingdom that we aspire and work towards the
expansion of, through witnessing. His is the Power in which we trust for our
salvation and for his Esteem (Glory) to which we work. We offer up this prayer
to Him in recognition of his Power and his love of us.

Rituals of Prayer

The majority of the world's population, believes praying is about reading or

reciting words that someone else has written. There are rituals and liturgies,
where the words must be said in the right way and order and at the right time
otherwise they are invalid. For most religious people prayer is most effective
when it sounds right, looks right and when the ritual is performed right.

Everything changed when [cWHY (Yahusha) came, he would pray on a hillside

as naturally as he prayed in the temple, he spoke to HWHY (Yahuah) in a
refreshing and straightforward way, as though he were talking to a father. He
taught us to pray in the same way.

The important thing is when we pray HWHY (Yahuah)s Prayer or any prayer
from memory or even in our personal devotions, what is it that we are thinking
about when we pray. Are we saying it because we know the words? This is not
praying and will accomplish nothing. I would assume that anyone who prays
anything from memory is indulging in vain repetition and not really praying
from the heart.

I believe we should use HWHY (Yahuah)s Prayer as a pattern for our prayer life.
What [cWHY (Yahusha) taught his apostles is a structure for prayer that starts
with praise, followed by our needs (daily bread) and then asking for forgiveness
and ending with more praise. Its a simple pattern and covers everything.

What does Scripture say about prayer? HWHY (Yahuah) wants to hear our
prayers from the heart. He wants us to have faith in him and be persistent with
our requests, be humble and ask forgiveness, be bold and make our requests
known to Him. [cWHY (Yahusha) gave us a prayer that we can learn to recite or
use as a pattern for our own prayer.

Yahuah answers our prayers

Prayer is the way that we communicate with HWHY (Yahuah). It can have many
purposes and formats. Scripture is full of advice on how to pray; [cWHY
(Yahusha) himself prayed to his Father often and gave his apostles a model for
speaking to HWHY (Yahuah).

[cWHY (Yahusha) has broken down the barriers that existed because of our
unworthiness and sins and made a way for us to enter HWHY (Yahuah)s
presence. We do not rely on our own merits, but we are invited in by his Mercy.
Therefore we enter in humility, giving thanks for our admission and acceptance
in [cWHY (Yahusha), and for the knowledge that through Yahusha our prayers
are heard and answered.
HWHY (Yahuah) wants us to pray to Him. Call to me, and I will answer you; I
will tell you wonderful and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33: 3

If any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to HWHY (Yahuah), who will give it
to you. James 1: 5

When you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who
is unseen. Matthew. 6: 6 Scripture teaches that HWHY (Yahuah) wants us to
pray to Him and tell s us how.

Much prayer is supplication. We are asking HWHY (Yahuah) for something and
acknowledging our inability to get it for ourselves. Ask, and you will receive;
seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7: 7

I urge that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgivings be offered to HWHY

(Yahuah) for all people. 1Timothy 2: 1

Prayer requires faith. It is not a mystical formula for getting what we want. We
must trust that HWHY (Yahuah) exists and can hear us. Whoever comes to
HWHY (Yahuah) must have faith that HWHY (Yahuah) exists Hebrews 11: 6

When praying, we must seek the will of HWHY (Yahuah). Now this is the
confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He
hears us 1 John 5: 14

[cWHY (Yahusha) taught through parables that persistence is important when

praying. In the parable of the widow and the judge, the widow kept on
demanding her rights until the judge got tired of all her persistence and granted
her request. Now, will HWHY (Yahuah) not judge in favor of his own people who
cry to him day and night for help? Luke 18: 7

We need to seek HWHY (Yahuah)s will. Prayer requires an attitude of humility

and repentance. If I ignore my sins, HWHY (Yahuah) will not listen to me.
Psalm 66: 18 If they pray to me and repent and turn away from the evil they
have been doing, then I will hear them in heaven, forgive their sins, and make
their land prosperous again. 2 Chronicles 7: 14
Praying scripture

When you have relevant Scriptures to back up your request, you have good
reason to have faith in HWHY (Yahuah) for what you are asking for. There are
some things that Scripture tells us to ask HWHY (Yahuah) for and some of the
obvious requests should be; salvation, healing, provision, deliverance, and
protection. These are promises that are in HWHY (Yahuah)'s Word and you need
to know them. You also need to know how simple it is to qualify to claim all of
these things that are promised. When you really get a vision of just how
much HWHY (Yahuah) loves all of us, then you begin to understand HWHY
(Yahuah)'s heart, and then you should pray accordingly.

Bring all youre prayers into conformity to the Word of HWHY (Yahuah) which
the Spirit inspires 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17. HWHY (Yahuah) calls us
to be in his Word every day and to pray in the Spirit at all times. If study the
Word of HWHY (Yahuah) daily, meditating on it day and night, then your prayers
will be shaped by the Word, which means they will be shaped by the Spirit. Not
only to be moved by the Spirit in prayer, but to be guided by the Spirit in prayer.
And since this is something we are called to do, our role is to take what we know
about HWHY (Yahuah)s will from the Word and saturate our prayers with it.

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them,
because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.

Then [cWHY (Yahusha) said to his disciples, "The harvest indeed is plentiful,
but the laborers are few. Pray therefore that the Master of the harvest will send
out laborers into his harvest." Matthew 9:36-38

[cWHY (Yahusha) said,"If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you
will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you." John 15:7

[cWHY (Yahusha) said,"In that day you will ask me no questions. Most
assuredly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name (HWHY
(Yahuah)), he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my
name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full." John 16:23-
24

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of HWHY (Yahuah), who gives to all
liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in
faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and
tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything
from HWHY (Yahuah); 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his
ways. James 1:5-8

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and giving of
thanks be made for all men for kings and all who are in high places; that we may
lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and
acceptable in the sight of [cWHY (Yahusha) our Messiah; who desires all people
to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:2-4

If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,
and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word
of HWHY (Yahuah); with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the
Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the
saints on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to
make known with boldness the mystery of the Message, for which I am an
ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to
speak. Ephesians 6:17-20

[cWHY (Yahusha) said,"When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for
they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets,
that they may be seen by men. Most assuredly, I tell you, they have received their
reward. But you, when you pray, enter into your inner chamber, and having shut
your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in
secret will reward you openly. In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the
Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
Therefore don't be like them, for your Father knows what things you need,
before you ask him Matthew 6:5-8

[cWHY (Yahusha) answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, whatever things
you will bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever things you will
release on earth will be released in heaven. Again, assuredly I tell you, that if
two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be
done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are
gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them." Matthew
18:18-20

[cWHY (Yahusha) answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, if you have faith,
and don't doubt, you will not only do what is done to the fig tree, but even if you
told this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it would be done. All
things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." Matthew
21:21-22

[cWHY (Yahusha) said,Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray
and ask for, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. Mark
11:24

[cWHY (Yahusha) said,"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will
give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he won't give him a snake instead of a
fish, will he? Or if he asks for an egg, he won't give him a scorpion, will he? If
you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your heavenly Father give the Ruach ha Kodesh to those who ask
him?"
Luke 11:1-13

Praying in the Spirit

The Greek word "en" translated as "in the Spirit" as "in" can mean "in", "with",
"together with", or "by."

We pray in the Spirit when we admit that without the help of the Spirit we
cannot pray as we ought and then we consciously depend on the Spirit to help us
pray. Putting no confidence in what we can do in our own ability, but instead
trusting in the Spirit of HWHY (Yahuah) to help us pray. We do not know what
we ought to pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words
cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit,
because the Spirit intercedes for us in accordance with HWHY (Yahuah)'s
will." Romans 8:26, 27

In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.
19 These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit.
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in
the Ruach ha Kodesh, Jude 1:18-20

What Is Praying in the Spirit?

Praying in the Spirit means; the Ruach ha Kodesh is the moving and guiding
power. The key words are moving and guiding power. In other words, when
you pray in the Ruach ha Kodesh, the Spirit of HWHY (Yahuah) is moving you
to pray. That is, he is the one who motivates, enables and empowers your prayer.
And when you pray in the Ruach ha Kodesh, the Spirit of HWHY (Yahuah) is
guiding how you pray and what you pray. So, to pray in the Ruach ha Kodesh
is to be moved and guided by the Ruach ha Kodesh in prayer. We pray by his
power and according to his direction.

Our prayers are not only moved by the Spirit, but also guided by the Spirit.
This is no surprise, because if the Ruach ha Kodesh is prompting and enabling
and empowering our prayers and does so in a way that represents his nature and
his Word. If the Spirit is moving us to pray, then he would move us according to
his will and Word.

So praying in the Ruach ha Kodesh would mean experiencing the power and the
guidance of the Spirit to help us when we are foolish, greedy or selfish. When
you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives James 4:3,
that would not be praying in the Ruach ha Kodesh. That would be praying in
the flesh or in your own sinful nature.

Praying in the Spirit is prayer inspired by the Spirit. The Ruach ha Kodesh
directs our prayer, creates the prayer within us, and empowers us to offer it and
pray it. The Ruach ha Kodesh orders our mind, gives the prayer, directs it, and
empowers it.

Praying in the Spirit is the recognition that we have direct access to HWHY
(Yahuah) through [cWHY (Yahusha). "For through him we both have access to
the Father by one Spirit." Ephesians 2:18

Praying in the Spirit is asking for the Spirit's help in what we are to pray. We are
reassured that the Ruach ha Kodesh intercedes for us as we do not know what to
ask for, we can be confident that the Spirit knows our needs and the needs of
others that we are to pray for, and leads us in a prayer that is in line with HWHY
(Yahuah)'s will.

Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Ruach ha Kodesh.
Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
Ephesians 6:13-18

When [cWHY (Yahusha) ascended into heaven the Ruach ha Kodesh was given
and HWHY (Yahuah) himself took up residence in his people, if you are a
believer you are a temple for the Ruach ha Kodesh and therefore the Ruach ha
Kodesh lives within you!
Enabling a believer to personally engage with HWHY (Yahuah) heart to heart and
spirit to Spirit, this is praying in the Spirit.

Praying in the Spirit is focused on what the Spirit desires

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to [cWHY (Yahusha) and
because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from
the power of sin that leads to death. He did this so that the requirement of the
law would be fully satisfied for those who no longer follow after their sinful
nature but instead follow the Spirit.

Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but
those who are controlled by the Ruach ha Kodesh think about things that please
the Spirit. Romans 8:1-5

Scripture tells us to Wait upon HWHY (Yahuah). It is an important theme in

scripture and a powerful spiritual discipline. Praying in the Spirit will require
some listening and waiting. So, Spirit empowered prayer will reflect on what the
Spirit wants: it will help you if you take time to listen to HWHY (Yahuah)'s word
and let it speak to you before you put into words what it is HWHY (Yahuah) has
placed on your heart.

The Spirit wants people who will listen to him, so letting your sinful nature
control your mind leads to death, but letting the Spirit control your mind leads
to life, peace and power. The sinful nature is always hostile to HWHY (Yahuah),
it never obeyed HWHY (Yahuah)'s Commandments and it never will. Thats why
those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please
HWHY (Yahuah). But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are
controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of HWHY (Yahuah) living in you.
Those who do not have the Ruach ha Kodesh (Spirit) of HWHY (Yahuah) living in
them do not belong to him at all. Romans 8:6-9

Those who are led by the Spirit of HWHY (Yahuah) are sons of HWHY (Yahuah).
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear but you
received the Spirit of son-ship and by him we cry, Ab, Father. Romans 8:14-
15
Praying in the Spirit is prayer led by the Spirit

We are raised to think of prayer as a technique we use to get things from HWHY
(Yahuah), the purpose of prayer is not to control HWHY (Yahuah) but to let him
rule us.

It is often said that prayer changes things; this is true, but prayer in the Spirit is
meant to change us!

When we learn to recognize the Ruach ha Kodeshs prompting us we will learn to

Pray as the Spirit leads. This is praying in the Spirit. This will help you to pray in
the Spirit if you take some the time to listen and wait upon HWHY (Yahuah);
while youre studying your Bible, let HWHY (Yahuah)s word give you a
prompting. Learn to recognize HWHY (Yahuah)s prompting, learn to distinguish
it from mere wishful thinking, respond to his prompting in your prayers. Never
resist the prompting of the Ruach ha Kodesh.

What you pray to Yahuah is of enormous significance.

And when he took the scroll, the four living beings and the twenty-four elders
fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they held gold bowls filled
with incense, which are the prayers of HWHY (Yahuah)s people. Revelation
5:8

[cWHY (Yahusha) told a story about two men who went into the temple to pray.
The first was articulate, confident and religious: he saw himself as one of HWHY
(Yahuah)s elite. He strode into the presence of HWHY (Yahuah) and made a
beautiful speech. This is how [cWHY (Yahusha) described it: The Pharisee
stood up and prayed about himself; HWHY (Yahuah) I thank you that I am not
like other men - robbers, evildoers, adulterers - or even this tax collector. I fast
twice a week and give a tenth of all I get. [cWHY (Yahusha) description is
withering, He prayed about himself.

The other guy in the story was quite different, [cWHY (Yahusha) said, He stood
at a distance and would not even look up to heaven. It is clear that he felt like a
second-class citizen in [cWHY (Yahusha)s eyes; he would never be a member of
the elite. So He beat his breast [cWHY (Yahusha) said, and prayed, HWHY
(Yahuah) have mercy on me, a sinner. He came as an ordinary person, and he
saw that he needed all the help he could get.
Praying in the Spirit keeps us alert to the things of the Spirit

[cWHY (Yahusha) says, But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may
have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place and to stand
before the Son of Man. Luke 21:36

Do you want to be kept from the destructive effects of the last days? [cWHY
(Yahusha) says, Pray that you may be able and to stand before the Son of Man,
when he comes.

After saying that Peter would deny him three times, [cWHY (Yahusha) says,
But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you
have turned again, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22:32

Praying in the Spirit is not a special form of prayer, like speaking in tongues.
We can tell this because Paul says in Ephesians 6:18 that we should pray at
all times in the Spirit. In other words, all prayer should be in the Spirit.
Praying in the Ruach ha Kodesh is not one form among several. It is the way all
prayer is to be offered.

Paul says, The Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray
as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for
words. Romans 8:26. This shows that one thing the Ruach ha Kodesh does
for us is to lead us in prayer. So it is natural to understand praying in the Ruach
ha Kodesh to mean praying with the help of the Ruach ha Kodesh.

Paul says, You have received a spirit of adoption as sons by whom we cry out,
Ab Father! The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children
of HWHY (Yahuah). Romans 8:15-16.

The Spirit of HWHY (Yahuah) gives us the assurance that we are children
of HWHY (Yahuah) by causing us to cry out from the heart in prayer Ab Father.
The Spirit moves our prayers; He motivates, enables and empowers our prayers.

Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory prayer is a ministry in itself. "Since the day we heard about you, we
have not stopped praying for you." Colossians 1:9. Intercession is a test of our
unselfishness in prayer. You don't have to know someone personally to pray for
them. As we pray for others, ask HWHY (Yahuah) to put it in their hearts to seek
first his kingdom and his righteousness and that they may be guided in his Way.
Praying in these ways for others is a form of loving your neighbor as yourself. It
is a means of proclaiming the Good news; it is a form of serving.

Intercessory prayer is not the same as prayers for yourself or for enlightenment,
for spiritual gifts, for guidance or any personal matter. Intercession is not just
praying for someone else's needs, Intercession is praying with real faith that
HWHY (Yahuah) will step in and act for the positive advancement of something
specific, someone specific or an entity. It is trusting HWHY (Yahuah) will act,
even if it's not in the manner or timing we seek. HWHY (Yahuah) wants us to ask,
even urgently. It is casting our weakness before HWHY (Yahuah)'s strength, and
having HWHY (Yahuah)'s passion burn in us.

Intercessory prayer is the act of praying on behalf of others. The role of mediator
in prayer was prevalent in the Old Testament, in the cases of Abraham, Moses,
David, Samuel, Hezekiah, Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. [cWHY
(Yahusha) is pictured in the New Testament as the ultimate intercessor. Because
of [cWHY (Yahusha) we can now intercede in prayer on behalf of other
Christians or for the lost, asking HWHY (Yahuah) to grant their requests
according to His will. [cWHY (Yahusha), who died, more than that, who was
raised to life, is at the right hand of HWHY (Yahuah) and is also interceding for
us Romans 8:34

An intercessor is one who takes the place of another or pleads another's case.
Intercession is "holy, believing, persevering prayer whereby someone pleads
with HWHY (Yahuah) on behalf of another or others who desperately need HWHY
(Yahuah)'s intervention.

Scriptural Foundation for Intercessory Prayer

Scriptural basis for the New Testament believer's ministry of intercessory prayer
is our calling as priests unto HWHY (Yahuah). The Word of HWHY
(Yahuah) declares that we are a Kadosh (holy) priesthood 1 Peter 2:5, a royal
priesthood 1 Peter 2:9, and a kingdom of priests Revelation 1:5.

The background for understanding this calling to priestly intercession is found

in the Tanakh (Old Testament) example of the Leviticus priesthood. The priest's
responsibility was to stand before HWHY (Yahuah) to minister to Him with
sacrifices and offerings. The priests also stood between HWHY (Yahuah) and
sinful man bringing them together at the place of the blood sacrifice.

The Old Testament Leviticus priesthood was passed on through the descendants
of the tribe of Levi. "The Melchizedek priesthood", is the "new order" of spiritual
priests of whom the [cWHY (Yahusha) is the High Priest. It is passed on to us
through His blood and our spiritual birth as new creatures in [cWHY (Yahusha)
and are commissioned to be [cWHY (Yahusha) like.

Our Model Intercessor

[cWHY (Yahusha) is our model for intercessory prayer, he stands before HWHY
(Yahuah) and between sinful man, just as the Old Testament priests did: For
there is one Alahym, and one mediator (intercessor) between HWHY
(Yahuah) and men, the Messiah [cWHY (Yahusha) 1 Timothy 2:5.

It is [cWHY (Yahusha) who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at
the right hand of HWHY (Yahuah), who also makes intercession for us Romans
8:34.

Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to HWHY
(Yahuah) through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them
Hebrews 7:25.

[cWHY (Yahusha) brings sinful man and a righteous HWHY (Yahuah) together at
the place of the blood sacrifice for sin. No longer is the blood of animals
necessary as it was in the Tanakh (Old Testament). We can now approach HWHY
(Yahuah) on the basis of the blood of [cWHY (Yahusha) that was shed on the
tree of Calvary for the remission of sins. Because of the blood of [cWHY
(Yahusha), we can approach HWHY (Yahuah) boldly without timidity Hebrews
4:14-16.

[cWHY (Yahusha) was an intercessor while He was here on earth. He prayed for
those who were sick and possessed by demons. He prayed for His disciples. He
even prayed for you and me when He interceded for all those who would believe
on Him. [cWHY (Yahusha) continued His ministry of intercession after His
death and resurrection when He returned to Heaven. He now serves as our
intercessor in Heaven.

Effective Intercession
In intercessory prayer, we follow the Old Testament priestly function and the
New Testament pattern of [cWHY (Yahusha), standing before HWHY (Yahuah)
through [cWHY (Yahusha) and on behalf of a sinful man. In order to be effective
standing "between" we must first stand "before" HWHY (Yahuah) through
Messiah [cWHY (Yahusha) to develop the intimacy necessary to fulfill this role.
Numbers 14 is one of the greatest accounts of intercessory prayer recorded in
Scripture. Moses was able to stand between HWHY (Yahuah) and sinful man
because he had stood "before" Him and had developed intimacy of
communication.

We stand before HWHY (Yahuah) to offer up spiritual sacrifices of praise.

Hebrews 13:15 and the sacrifice of our own lives Romans 12:1. It is on the
basis of this intimate relationship with HWHY (Yahuah) that we can then stand
"between" Him and others, serving as an advocate and intercessor on their
behalf.

Peter uses two words to describe this priestly ministry: "Holy" and "royal."
Holiness is required to stand before HWHY (Yahuah) Hebrews 12:14. We are
able to do this only on the basis of the righteousness (Kadoshness/Holiness) of
[cWHY (Yahusha), not our own righteousness. Royalty is descriptive of the
kingly authority that is delegated to us as members of the "royal family," with
legitimate access to the throne room of HWHY (Yahuah).

Anyone can pray for others and step in with HWHY (Yahuah) on their behalf. But
some people are gifted at intercession. They have an ear and a passion for the
needs of others and take them before HWHY (Yahuah) even when those other
people reject HWHY (Yahuah). An intercessor's heart is touched for those in
need; they have a burden for that person. They let the Spirit give them comfort
about it, instead of worrying and when a positive testimony comes, they
celebrate and praise HWHY (Yahuah) with thanksgiving for the answered
prayer.

Intercessors are called to pray for a specific person or mission or task. Such
intercessors sometimes get a strong sense of coming danger about whom they're
praying for. They often report they are driven to their knees to pray about
something they can't otherwise have known was happening.

Intercessors also pray for the world, nations and political leaders, praying that
the Ruach would lead them or change them.

Agreement and unity in prayer

[cWHY (Yahusha) wants you to agree with other believers in prayer. The
word; agree is translated in The Amplified Bible as agree and harmonize
together or make a symphony together. The word symphony means all
available instruments in harmony. You must have your spirit, mind and actions
in agreement with the Word.

Agreeing spiritually is to agree with the Word of HWHY (Yahuah). Make up your
mind HWHY (Yahuah)s Word is true and that it will come to pass.

[cWHY (Yahusha) Said: Verily I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth
shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed
in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as
touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father
which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:18-20

The reason that this type of prayer is called the prayer of agreement is due to the
specific wording being used by HWHY (Yahuah). If two people can "AGREE" on
earth, meaning two people have to be in perfect agreement with one another on
the specific prayer request that they want to put before HWHY (Yahuah). This
means that two people are approaching the throne of HWHY (Yahuah) and they
are praying for the exact same thing. By the hands of the apostles many signs
and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in
Solomons porch. Acts 5:11

The very last sentence Yahusha says that He will personally be in the midst of
two or three believers who are coming together in His name to pray about a
particular matter. If [cWHY (Yahusha) will actually be in the midst of two or
three believers who are praying in agreement and in unison with one another to
HWHY (Yahuah) the Father, then this means [cWHY (Yahusha) is hearing their
prayer loud and clear. And if [cWHY (Yahusha) is hearing their prayer loud and
clear, then those two or three believers will have a very good chance on getting
their prayer answered by HWHY (Yahuah) the Father.

[cWHY (Yahusha) is telling us with the specific wording in this verse that there
is extreme power in group prayer, where a group of believers all join together in
unison, in harmony, and in agreement with one another on what they are going
to pray about before HWHY (Yahuah).

This is not to say that one-on-one individual prayer to HWHY (Yahuah) is not
powerful and effective. HWHY (Yahuah) wants you coming to Him most of the
time on a one-on-one basis in your own personal prayer life to Him.

HWHY (Yahuah) wants more than anything else that you seek to establish a one-
on-one, close, Intimate, personal relationship with Him. And in that personal
one-on-one relationship with Him will be the benefit and blessing to be able to
pray directly to Him and present any special prayer request. However, there will
be other times that He will want you to group together and unite with a few
other believers in your specific prayer requests to Him.

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one
place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty
wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Tongues like fire
appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them. They were
all filled with the Ruach ha Kodesh, and began to speak with other languages, as
the Spirit gave them the ability to speak. Acts 2:1-4

Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking
bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
praising HWHY (Yahuah), and having favor with all the people. HWHY (Yahuah)
added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47
Un-Spoken Prayer

Conclusion

HWHY (Yahuah) wants your prayer life to be something very special between you
and Him, and He will not want anyone else getting in the middle of it. This will
be your special secret place and spot with HWHY (Yahuah). This is why you will
hear some people use the word "prayer closet" to describe that special, secret
and intimate place that they, and only they, will have with their Messiah and
Savior.

As a result of this very special and personal space that will be established
between you and HWHY (Yahuah), many times HWHY (Yahuah) will answer your
personal prayers if you simply approach Him all by yourself. You will not need to
call other people to pray with you.

Prayer is serious business with HWHY (Yahuah) and you do not want to be
bothering other mighty prayer warriors with minor and trivial matters that can
be handled solely between you and HWHY (Yahuah). Again, you have to use good
common sense on deciding when to call in other prayer warriors and when not
too. Many of the everyday problems, issues and obstacles that you are forced to
face can be easily handled between you and HWHY (Yahuah) on a one-on-one
basis. You will not need to involve anyone else on these kinds of smaller matters
and issues.

True seasoned and experienced prayer warriors will know when to join forces
with another believer and when not too. These powerful prayer warriors are so
Spirit connected and so in tune with HWHY (Yahuah), they will know when to
join forces with someone else and when not too.

Many powerful miracles can be brought down from heaven by individual

believers who know how to go one-on-one with HWHY (Yahuah) in their own
personal prayer life with Him. You do not always have to be calling on other
believers every single time you have something to pray about, you need to trust
and rely on HWHY (Yahuah) to answer you prayers, because of your personal
relationship with him.

As great and as powerful as individual prayer is with HWHY (Yahuah), there is

also a definite time and place for united group prayer. There will be times that
you will want to pull out all of the stops and call on other prayer warriors to
storm the gates of heaven with you to try and get HWHY (Yahuah) to answer your
prayer in a mighty and powerful way.

When we begin to trust HWHY (Yahuah) once again and turn from our sin, He
comes into our lives to begin a new relationship of love with us. HWHY
(Yahuah) is in every Spirit Filled believer. Our faith and love towards HWHY
(Yahuah) will lead us to recognize His presence in us, to talk with Him, to listen
to Him, to sense Him. This is prayer. We express our thanks, our faith, our love,
and our hopes with HWHY (Yahuah) in prayer, and we receive from Him
answers, assurance, guidance, peace, strength, power and revelation of who He
is and what He wants us to do. Prayer is where our dedication to HWHY
(Yahuah) is tested. This is where our destiny is really determined.