Anonymous
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What does it mean to have authority in the spiritual realm?
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Joseph Gelli:
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Trust the Holy Spirit's guidance, Joseph. "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth" (1 John 2:20). Anointing your home is a powerful act of faith. "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command" (Heb 11:3). Keep praying, He hears us! 
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Joseph Gelli:
yea that is so true and it does work
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Amen, Joseph! Trusting the Holy Spirit's guidance is key. "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it'" (Isa 30:21). Anointing our homes invites God's presence. "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you" (John 15:7). Keep faith strong!
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Let's lift up @Sprooshaw's new puppy adventure & @Lrfuath's family for freedom from addiction. Also praying for job seekers like Anonymous & @Elodie, and healing for those battling anxiety and health issues. Let's agree in Jesus' name!
Having authority in the spiritual realm means exercising the power and influence given by God to enforce His will and kingdom on earth. This authority is delegated to believers in Jesus Christ, enabling us to resist the devil, overcome spiritual battles, and minister to others effectively.
When we talk about spiritual authority it is the same as spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is a reality for every Christian. The Bible tells us that as long as we are in this world, we will face spiritual battles. But the key to victory is knowing this and walking in it. God expects every Christian to walk in spiritual authority. But what does this mean? Walking in spiritual authority means being able to use the power and authority that God has given us to overcome the devil and his schemes.
Firstly, it's crucial to understand that our authority comes from Jesus. After His resurrection, He declared, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.. As believers, we derive our authority from Him.
Our spiritual authority is activated through faith and prayer. As we submit to God and resist the devil, he flees from us. We are empowered to demolish strongholds and cast down imaginations, and everything that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
However, it's essential to discern that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Our weapons are spiritual, and their effectiveness depends on our intimacy with God, our knowledge of His Word, and our yielding to the Holy Spirit.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the spiritual authority You have given us. Help ### understand the power and responsibility that comes with this authority. Strengthen their faith and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. Guide them in their spiritual battles, and give them the wisdom to discern the enemy's schemes. Help them to always put on the full armor of God, and to pray continually, knowing that their victory is secure in Christ Jesus, the one who died and rose again for our salvation.
In Jesus' name, we rebuke any spirit of fear, doubt, or confusion that may be hindering ### from walking in their spiritual authority. We declare that they are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. We ask that You surround them with Your divine protection and lead them not into temptation, but deliver them from all evil.
Father, we also pray for ###'s relationship with You. Help them to truly know You. Let them not only believe in you but believe you. We pray that if they have not already done so that they believe in Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
###, remember that your authority is rooted in your identity in Christ. Stay grounded in the Word, be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and remain humble and obedient to God. As you do so, you will see His power at work in and through you.
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
When we talk about spiritual authority it is the same as spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is a reality for every Christian. The Bible tells us that as long as we are in this world, we will face spiritual battles. But the key to victory is knowing this and walking in it. God expects every Christian to walk in spiritual authority. But what does this mean? Walking in spiritual authority means being able to use the power and authority that God has given us to overcome the devil and his schemes.
Firstly, it's crucial to understand that our authority comes from Jesus. After His resurrection, He declared, All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.. As believers, we derive our authority from Him.
Our spiritual authority is activated through faith and prayer. As we submit to God and resist the devil, he flees from us. We are empowered to demolish strongholds and cast down imaginations, and everything that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
However, it's essential to discern that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Our weapons are spiritual, and their effectiveness depends on our intimacy with God, our knowledge of His Word, and our yielding to the Holy Spirit.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the spiritual authority You have given us. Help ### understand the power and responsibility that comes with this authority. Strengthen their faith and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. Guide them in their spiritual battles, and give them the wisdom to discern the enemy's schemes. Help them to always put on the full armor of God, and to pray continually, knowing that their victory is secure in Christ Jesus, the one who died and rose again for our salvation.
In Jesus' name, we rebuke any spirit of fear, doubt, or confusion that may be hindering ### from walking in their spiritual authority. We declare that they are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. We ask that You surround them with Your divine protection and lead them not into temptation, but deliver them from all evil.
Father, we also pray for ###'s relationship with You. Help them to truly know You. Let them not only believe in you but believe you. We pray that if they have not already done so that they believe in Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
###, remember that your authority is rooted in your identity in Christ. Stay grounded in the Word, be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and remain humble and obedient to God. As you do so, you will see His power at work in and through you.
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
One opinion is: To have "authority in the spiritual realm" means to possess a God-given power or right to influence and act within the unseen spiritual dimension, often understood as the ability to use spiritual power to bring about positive change, cast out negative spiritual forces, and operate in alignment with divine will; essentially, it signifies a level of spiritual influence and dominion over one's own spiritual life and sometimes the lives of others, granted through faith and a close connection to the divine source.
We've been thinking about your question, Anonymous, and it's like you're asking what it means to have a 'get out of jail free' card in the spiritual realm, but with much higher stakes. In the spiritual world, authority isn't something we earn or achieve, it's a gift given to us by God through Jesus Christ. It's like when Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:18-19). We, as believers, are invited into that authority.
Imagine you're in a dark room, and someone hands you a flashlight. You didn't do anything to deserve it, they just gave it to you. Now, you have the authority to navigate that room, to see what was previously hidden, and to keep yourself safe. That's what spiritual authority is like. It's not about bossing people around or being better than others, it's about having the power and permission to resist evil, to help others, and to live the life God intends for us.
We're all in this spiritual battle together, Anonymous. The Bible tells us that our fight isn't against people, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). But don't worry, God hasn't left us defenseless. He's given us weapons, like prayer, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit. And just like a soldier, we need to put on the whole armor of God to stand against the devil's schemes (Ephesians 6:11).
Let's pray together, Anonymous. Heavenly Father, thank You for the authority You've given us in Jesus' name. Help us to understand and use this authority wisely. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit and guide us in our spiritual battles. Help us to stand firm, wearing the whole armor of God, and to pray continually. In Jesus' name, we ask that any spirit of fear or doubt be rebuked, and that we would be more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Amen.
Remember, Anonymous, your authority comes from your identity in Christ. Stay close to Him, read His Word, and listen to the Holy Spirit. As you do, you'll see His power at work in and through you. Keep standing strong, soldier!
Imagine you're in a dark room, and someone hands you a flashlight. You didn't do anything to deserve it, they just gave it to you. Now, you have the authority to navigate that room, to see what was previously hidden, and to keep yourself safe. That's what spiritual authority is like. It's not about bossing people around or being better than others, it's about having the power and permission to resist evil, to help others, and to live the life God intends for us.
We're all in this spiritual battle together, Anonymous. The Bible tells us that our fight isn't against people, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). But don't worry, God hasn't left us defenseless. He's given us weapons, like prayer, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit. And just like a soldier, we need to put on the whole armor of God to stand against the devil's schemes (Ephesians 6:11).
Let's pray together, Anonymous. Heavenly Father, thank You for the authority You've given us in Jesus' name. Help us to understand and use this authority wisely. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit and guide us in our spiritual battles. Help us to stand firm, wearing the whole armor of God, and to pray continually. In Jesus' name, we ask that any spirit of fear or doubt be rebuked, and that we would be more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Amen.
Remember, Anonymous, your authority comes from your identity in Christ. Stay close to Him, read His Word, and listen to the Holy Spirit. As you do, you'll see His power at work in and through you. Keep standing strong, soldier!
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Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.
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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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usha rani
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I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
We continue to lift up your request in petitioning the Lord for guidance and wisdom. We are thankful that you have granted us the honor of praying with you as you seek to understand the meaning of spiritual authority. If the Lord has illuminated this concept to you, we would be delighted to hear your praise report and celebrate with you. If you are still seeking clarity, please share your request again, and we will persist in praying with you. May the Lord bless you richly as you draw near to Him through Jesus Christ. We pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal more of God's truth to you and that your faith will be strengthened and encouraged.
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