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Consistent, Persistent Prayer

We see in the book of James that the Bible tells us clearly: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16

A while ago, I had just returned from the USA and had one of the most powerful and productive events ever in my preaching ministry. I realised it was due to hundreds of committed intercessors around the world who were praying for the event.

I say this because my preaching was no different than before. But the difference is that I have never had such comprehensive and consistent prayer cover in my ministry before. It was like the heavens were wide open - the people were so very receptive, with amens and wet eyes all over the packed-out auditorium. We witnessed nothing less than Holy Spirit Revival.

The early revivalist, Charles Finney, said: “Where there are no amens or no wet eyes, there is no revival." We witnessed both. Hallelujah!

All of us, not just preachers, should be more concerned about faithful prayers than anything else if we desire to succeed in life. Often, people ask me, when I travel around the world, what they can do to help me. My answer is always the same: "Prayer, and more prayer, please."

Everything else, like opportunities, finances, anointing, discernment or power, will automatically follow after the effective and faithful prayers of my beloved intercessors take place. I am writing this to pay homage to, and to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to those who continually and faithfully intercede for me, my family, and my team. Your reward will be great in heaven.

We see that King David was a man of great prayer, and that is why he succeeded; in fact, to this very day, he is still heralded as the champion of Israel!

If, at this time in your life, you feel you struggle to pray, try reading the Psalms aloud to Jesus. You will truly be blessed because most of them are David’s prayers to his Father in heaven.

So let us pray, and then leave the outcome to God!