As my chairman said . . . life is soooo complex, just about any cockamaymee idea will do.
While I don't agree with that theologically . . .
I think many factors go into clout in binding prayers. BTW, there's loosing Holy Spirit to minister in stated ways that is the good positive side of such prayers--when included!
Where was I before I so rudely interrupted myself . . . oh,
--There's the purity of the pray-er. Are they confessed up, repented up; covered in The Blood; Walking in The Spirit; re-filled up with The Spirit etc.
--Are they parying according to Holy Spirit's direction and will?
--Are they praying in authority given by Christ and The Spirit generally and specific to that situation?
--Are they praying with anointing specific to that situation?
--Are they praying under Holy Spirit's unction enlivened to them at the beginning; in earlier prayer or in the process?
--Are they praying specifically according to Holy Spirit's will vs presumption?
--Are they praying Scripture; in tongues and/or declarative, authoritatively assertive prayers according to Holy Spirit's leading?
--Are they praying in faith born out of Love?
etc.
Then there are factors inherent in the situation generally in terms of natural realm as well as in terms of the spiritual realm.
--how many satanic forces are arrayed against them how actively etc.
It appears to me that the pontificators on the other side of such issues on this thread have little to no experience to speak out of . . . so they just pontificate.
Thankfully, those of us with hard won experiences and lessons need never be nor feel at the mercy of those with mere arguments.
BTW,at the beginning of each prayer session, I do ask the Holy Spirit to come into my life and let God hear my prayers.
I find these threads fascinating...both sides..:~)
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