You Are The House of Prayer 

I love the song, " Make Me a House of Prayer." But I began thinking about the finished work and I discovered, You are already a House of Prayer!

 Scripture References: Matt. 13, Micah 4 (Isa 56:7) Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. (Mark 11:17) And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance; it is laying hold of His highest willingness. Many of our prayers remain ineffective because they became just long shopping lists. We need to be set free from laborious prayers that spring from obligation and duty. Jesus Christ is the Great Intercessor ever praying for us (Romans 8:16, Hebrews 7:25). He prays “FOR US” and that doesn’t just mean “in our behalf” (which is an awesome revelation in itself). Yes, Jesus prays “for us!” And that actually means in our stead! Therefore, our part in His ministry of intercession becomes bold and accurate – never grievous or strained (Mat.11:30). The force and direction of God’s prayer is where we want to connect our focus. We need to stop praying “TO” God and start praying “WITH” Him. We combine forces with God to revolutionize that which He desires. What is Jesus praying about? How does the Spirit pray? What is God’s desire? 

 Here are a few guidelines to help you focus on Him. 

1. Set aside some time 

2. Think about Him. Invite Him to draw near - and focus on your intent of drawing near to Him. 

3. Meditate on a Rhema word from God in scripture. 

4. Play anointed worship music. Sing to Him. Dance. Worship spontaneously. Set aside pretense and be real before Him. Take off the mask. Think about how wonderful He is and tell Him. 

5. Be quiet before Him. Invite Him to come. Press in towards Him - Spirit to Spirit. 

6. Breathe in His Presence. Enter His Rest. Open up to His Love. Cease striving, just rest. 

7. Write down what He tells you. Pray that back to Him. Declare that you are the house of prayer.

Declare that in the days ahead you will understand exactly what to pray and how. Thank the Lord of joy in the House of prayer. Father, I thank You, we live by the Spirit of the Lord in our everyday life. We know Jesus lived a life of prayer, and when He needed dedicated prayer time He would send crowds and, most likely, potential resources away so that He could be with You, Father. As a result He would not move, speak, or do anything that You did not ask Him to do. We endeavor to do that as well. Thank you that Holy Spirit prays through us. And the effective fervent prayer of the righteous avails much. Let it be done on earth as it is in heaven. Let Your Word have free course in our lives. I thank You for healing waters flowing in our city, county, state and nation. Your kingdom come, Your will be done in Jesus name.  Thank you Lord, I AM A HOUSE OF PRAYER.Amen.