Praying In Tongues Helps You See Into The Realm Of The Spirit

While we look not at things seen, but things unseen; for things seen are temporary, but things unseen are eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18 WNT)

The Bible says that God is a Spirit (John 4:24). This means that the realm in which God operates is the realm of the spirit, and to Him, things in that realm are more real than things in the physical realm. For example, if you needed a job, and then having prayed, God said to you "I've given you the job, " He doesn't need to physically put you in the company first, as proof that He's actually given you the job. As far as He's concerned, it's done; it's a settled fact in the realm of the spirit.

As a child of God, you're also a spirit being, and the Lord expects you to function from the realm of the spirit. But of course, the realm of the spirit is invisible to the human eyes and we need to look into it from our spirits, and praying in other tongues is an utmost advantage in this regard. As you pray in tongues, spiritual realities are unveiled to your spirit, and you're able to see and relate with the 'real' truth concerning any situation. Though Abraham's body was physically dead, he looked into that realm and saw his unborn generations (Romans 4:17). You can also see into the spirit realm and relate with your inheritance in Christ Jesus as you pray in other tongues.

Remember, life is spiritual; everything you can see with your optical eyes and relate with physically, came from the realm of the spirit. So as a Christian, you must make up your mind to operate from the realm of the Spirit for you to win in this life. This is why it is absolutely important that you have insight into that realm. That way, you'll always dominate this physical world.

For you to have a fruitful walk with the Lord, you have to learn to see the way He sees. You must see things first in the spirit ever before they manifest in the physical. This is one more reason you must pray in tongues often, so that your spirit would be activated to see and apprehend those things which the Lord has given you freely to enjoy.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for teaching me to look into the realm of the spirit, where I see realities and not the fleeting shadows of this earthly realm. As I pray with the spirit, I'm transported, away from this earthly realm where I see and apprehend my inheritance in Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen


Rhapsody of Realities July 24, 2008
Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

The Benefits Of Forgiving Others

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, until seven times: but, until seventy times seven (Matthew 18:21-22)

When you forgive, you're the one who benefits. Not to forgive places you at a serious disadvantage and as a child of God, you should act like your heavenly father, who never recalls your offences.

The first benefits of forgiving others is that you keep the door firmly closed against the devil. When you don't forgive, you open the door to bitterness and malice, both of which are satan's keys to entering a person's life. The Bible says "If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day. Don't give the devil a chance" (Ephesians 4:26-27 GNB)

The second benefit of forgiving others is that when you do, the power of God in your life continues to flow unhindered. Remember that God is love and His power functions in the atmosphere of love. But when you don't forgive others, malice can creep in, which can short-circuit the power of God in your life. This was what happened to the Prophet Elisha in the Bible (2 Kings 3). Elisha was so angry and bitter against the King of Israel that he couldn't hear what the Spirit was saying. He had to call for a musician to play so that the annointing could come on him.

Lastly, forgiving others will keep you in good health! People who harbour unforgiveness in their hearts are susceptible to sickness and disease. The bitterness in their hearts affects their physical bodies and manifests as infirmity. The reason some people are sick and miss out on God's blessings is that they refuse to forgive. So, make up your mind to always forgive those who have wronged you.

If you forget how good God has been to you, you may find it difficult to forgive others when wronged. But when you appreciate the mercy you received from the Lord you'll find it easier to have mercy and forgive others when they've wronged you.

Confession

I am a love-child of a love-God, born of my Father's love and with the capacity to love just like Him. I am tender-hearted, merciful and forgiving just like my heavenly Father. I refuse to allow malice and bitterness take root in my heart because I have the capacity to overlook the faults and shortcomings of others, in Jesus' Name. Amen



Rhapsody of Realities - October 6,2008
-Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

Have The Right Perception of God (How to recieve answers to prayers)

But without faith, it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:16)

When you pray to God, you must first believe in your heart that He's more willing to grant your request than you're willing to pray. You must be persuaded that when you ask, you'll receive. Don't go to Him with the mindset that: ''Well, I'll just ask because I was told to. I don't know if He'll really give it to me." You've already lost out that way.

Read what James has to say about such an attitude: "...ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways" (James 1:6-8).

If you pray to God and began to wonder whether or not He'd grant your request, you more or less concluded you wont get it ever before you asked. That's because you were double-minded, and James says the double minded shouldn't think he'll receive anything from the Lord. Now that's not because the Lord won't give him, but because he can't receive as long as he's in that state.

God is your loving heavenly Father. "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?" (Romans 8:32). However, to receive from Him, you must approach Him in faith as His Word has said you should. That's because

"without faith, it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:16)"

So Stop relating with God according to your religious impressions, perceptions, and prejudices about Him that have no basis. Believe in His fatherhood, and your divine rights and privileges as His child. Believe He's more willing to give you than you could ever be to receive.

Prayer

My Father, I thank you for loving me so much and making me your child. Thank you for all the blessings and benefits you've given me as your beloved child. I ask with confidence, knowing that you always hear and answer me. Thank you father, in Jesus' Name.

Rhapsody of Realities - May 9, 2010
--Pastor Anita Oyakhilome