11.7 How to pray the prayer of faith (part 1) - Believing in the promise

There are four simple principles in the prayer of faith. Firstly, we believe the promise. Secondly, we speak to the mountain. Thirdly, we rest our faith in Jesus. Finally, we must maintain our faith in Jesus after praying. Remember that these are not formulas. More importantly, let an understanding of the principles produce faith in our hearts. We should always depend on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to pray; as we keep our eyes on Jesus, our high priest.

1) Believing in the promise

God’s Word gives us certainty of His promises and produces faith in us. As such, when we understand more of God’s Word, our faith increases and we get more results in the prayer of faith. Here are some examples of God’s covenant promises:

1) Forgiveness and salvation (Is 53:5; John 3:16; Eph 2:8)
2) The gift of no condemnation (Rom 8:1)
3) The gift of righteousness (2 Cor 5:21; Rom 5:17)
4) Baptism in the Spirit with the new prayer language of tongues (Acts 1:8, 2:1-4)
5) The leading of the Holy Spirit from within (Rom 8:14)
6) A divine destiny in life (Heb 12:1-2; Ps 139:16)
7) Family salvation (Acts 16:31)
8) The power of the Holy Spirit (Eph 1:19-21)
9) The gifts of the Spirit (Eph 4:7-8)
10) Spiritual authority over Satan (Eph 2:6; Rev 1:6; Mark 16:17-18)
11) Angelic help (Heb 1:14)
12) Freedom from fear and having a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7)
13) The love of God (Rom 5:5; Gal 2:20)
14) The joy of God (Neh 8:10; John 16:24; Rom 14:17, 15:13)
15) The peace of God (Is 53:5; Phil 4:6; Rom 5:1, 14:17)
16) Boldness (Prov 28:1)
17) Wisdom and possessing the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16; James 1:5)
18) Prosperity of the soul (3 John 2)
19) Deliverance from trouble and victory (Ps 91:15; Deut 28:7)
20) Financial blessings (2 Cor 8:9; Phil 4:19; 3 John 2; Deut 8:18)
21) Promotion (Deut 28:13)
22) Redemption of lost years (Joel 2:25)
23) Physical healing (Is 53:5; 1 Pet 2:24)
24) Divine health (Rom 8:11; 3 John 2)
25) Renewal of your strength and youth (Is 40:30-31; Ps 103:5)
26) Good sleep (Ps 127:2)
27) Fruitfulness of the womb and having blessed children (Ps 128:3)
28) Long life (Ps 91:16; 118:17)
29) Deliverance from labor pains (Gen 3:16; Gal 3:13)
30) Divine protection (Ps 91)

The list is not exhaustive. The abundant covenant promises in the Bible are for you to discover in this exciting journey. You can you possess your promises in Christ.