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Prayer To Awaken Loved Ones To The Truth And Understanding

Prayer To Awaken Loved Ones To The Truth And Understanding

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The Prayer that Paul spoke in Ephesians 1:15-23 is a very powerful prayer that you can pray over your loved ones who are prodigal or totally, completely asleep to the truth to cause them to wake up to the truth! Also, declare the following words over any past prayers that you’ve prayed that are possibly being delayed over your loved ones, and you can pray and declare this over the people in a city, state, or nation that you are interceding for. 

When you pray the Word of God over someone, you are literally prophesying the Word over them, and that’s a very powerful thing to do. The Word of God is the will of God!

When those you are interceding for finally come into the understanding of Jesus Christ and the knowledge of Him, they shall have understanding of all truth, which means truth that you have been trying to show them — because Jesus Christ IS Truth. With this prayer, it’s JESUS that shows them the PURE TRUTH. They’ll begin to see the truth of everything! They’ll begin to see the truth about themselves, and their family! The veils will be lifted off their eyes and they will be given eyes of understanding. If they’re prodigal, they’ll see the truth about themselves, their relationships, and any influences, and their TRUE identity in Christ Jesus will be revealed to their hearts and minds.  

You can even add this prayer to the Daily Suit Up Prayer! We also encourage you to pray the Prayer To Send the Holy Spirit To Loved Ones. These are both available on our prayer list and are powerful prayers to add together. Heaven goes into activation for you immediately for them! 

It can be a process as the Holy Spirit points them to truth and Jesus, so keep praying these prayers in faith until you see breakthrough! Remember, the Holy Spirit can do more in one day in speaking to your loved one than you can do in years of trying to tell them!  HE does all the heavy lifting. Our job is to love our loved ones through this process and go to our prayer closets to continue to intercede for them in a faith partnership with the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ.   

THEIR EYES WILL OPEN TO SEE THE TRUTH, RECEIVE THE TRUTH, UNDERSTAND THE TRUTH, LOVE THE TRUTH, AND WALK IN THE TRUTH THE REST OF THEIR LIVES!

Scripture References

Ephesians 1:15-23, KJV: Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all.

Ephesians 1:15-23 (Amplified Bible)
15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers; 17 [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son]. 18 And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people), 19 and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength 20 which He produced in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things [in every realm] in subjection under Christ’s feet, and appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head over all things in the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills and completes all things in all [believers].

Pray Out Loud

  • “Father, I do not cease to give thanks for my loved ones, _______. In the name of Jesus Christ, I take Your word in Ephesians 1:17-19 and ask You, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of Glory, to please give every one of my loved ones who do not see the truth, who are asleep and walking in deception, _______, the spirit of wisdom and revelation, who is the Holy Spirit, in the knowledge of Him, Jesus Christ, who is all truth, and remove any scales off of their eyes that the eyes of _______’s understanding would be enlightened right now. Lift any veils off of their eyes of understanding, drop any scales off of their eyes, circumcise their hearts, and also enlighten the eyes of their hearts with light by the Holy Spirit so that _______ may know the hope of His calling, Jesus Christ, who is truth, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. _______ will know who they are in Christ Jesus. They will know who they belong to. They will know their goodly and godly inheritance in You, Father God. _______ will know the truth, receive the truth, walk in the truth, speak the truth, share the truth, and live the truth all the days of their lives all for the kingdom and glory of God, in Jesus Christ’s name.”

You can keep going with Ephesians 1:19-21:

  • “Father God, I ask You to add to  my loved ones, _______, what is the exceeding greatness of His power for us who believe, that they would believe and see the exceeding greatness of Jesus Christ’s power according to the working of His mighty power which is working in Christ Jesus when He raised Him from the dead (by the dunamis power of the Holy Ghost) and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come, in Jesus Christ’s name. Thank You, Father God! Amen and amen.” 

Note: So you are asking for the dunamis resurrection power of the Holy Ghost to come and hit them, to go to them and awaken them (to Jesus Christ) out of their stupor, to awaken them from the dead — out of their sleep. You’re asking this through the authority of Jesus Christ that can go through any principality, any demon, or anything like that. 

If you have loved ones who are under heavy deception, who believe everything on the fake news, or who have been programmed by the demonic education system, etc., those are principalities that have had demonic dominion — the powers of the air — so you can pray and decree this passage of scripture over them. It will activate the dunamis resurrection power of the Holy Ghost to go out on your behalf and go through any powers and principalities, such as mind control or anything that’s been operating around them, and slice right through it, by the authority of Jesus Christ, and get to that loved one! 

Prayer For An Abundant Life

Prayer For An Abundant Life

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On the March 29, 2024, broadcast of Life in the Faith Lane, a viewer asked for prayer because she didn’t want to live anymore. The Holy Spirit gave Annamarie a beautiful prayer for an abundant life straight from the Father’s heart.

If you struggle with thoughts and feelings like this, read the teaching note below, and pray the powerful prayer that follows it for an abundant life in Christ! 

Teaching Note

If you’re a believer in Jesus Christ of Nazareth, you’ve already died. You’ve died to the flesh, and you’re alive in Christ. Jesus Christ lives within you. He is your life. You don’t rely on yourself for life. Jesus is already working in you. He has all the power inside of you, so whatever burdens you’re carrying, throw them off. Those burdens died a long time ago. Now you’re only yoked to Jesus Christ and your burden is light and easy. He’s in you. He’s alive in you!

Pray Out Loud

  • “Heavenly Father, Father God, thank You for my life. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. You knew me before I was even born. Thank You, Father God, for Your great plans for my life. Thank You, Father God, for Your Son, Jesus Christ, who already died for me. When He died on the Cross, all my pain, all my worries, and all my struggles died on the Cross with Him. He took it away from me. Thank You, Jesus. It didn’t end at the Cross. Thank You, Jesus, that You rose from the dead, and I rose with You. I am alive in You, Jesus, and You are alive in me, Jesus. We are one!

 

  • “Thank You, Father God, for this gift. You gave me Your Holy Spirit. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for being inside of me. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for all of Your gifts. I have love. I have joy. I have peace. I have self control. I walk in the light of the Lord. I do not walk on my own strength. It’s Jesus Christ who lives within me. I’m arising and walking in Your light. Thank You, Jesus. Thank You, Holy Spirit. 

 

  • “Heavenly Father, Father God, I ask, in the name of Jesus, for a refreshing of Your Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit. Pour a fresh anointing on my shoulders. Thank You, Holy Spirit. Right now, I believe that the anointing of the Holy Spirit is on me. I proclaim that it is written, ‘the anointing breaks the yoke,’ so I command every yoke of fear, every yoke of rejection, every yoke of heaviness, every yoke that is not of God to be broken off me now, in the name of Jesus. 

 

  • “I command every lying, tormenting thought to be evicted from my mind now, in the name of Jesus Christ. I invite You, King Jesus, into my thoughts to redeem them. I invite You, King Jesus, into my heart to redeem my emotions for I am only yoked to Jesus Christ, and His burden is easy and light and joyful. I renounce all death. I renounce all fear of death. I renounce all thoughts of death. I renounce all thoughts that are not of God. I want to live! I want to live and walk with You, Jesus. Thank You, Jesus, for carrying all my burdens. I feel light. I feel refreshed. I am redeemed. I am healed. I am whole. I am Shalom, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen and so be it!”

Scripture References

Psalm 118:17, KJV

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.”

John 10:10, KJV

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

Matthew 11:28-30, KJV

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 139:13, NLT

“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.”

 

A Powerful Prayer Of Surrender

A Powerful Prayer Of Surrender

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On Annamarie Strawhand’s March 15, 2024, broadcast of Life in the Faith Lane, a viewer commented: “Lord, replace my will and desires with your will and desires for me.” 

Annamarie explained that the only way to do that is by an act of surrender to allow God to flow to you and through you. There is power in surrender! If you really want God’s will to come in and move in your life, you need to get into the posture of surrender and ask Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit and His will for your life.

Watch the video below for more on this teaching, and then follow the instructions to take your posture of surrender face-down on the floor before God, and pray the prayer that follows.

 

Posture of Surrender

Put a beach towel or blanket on the floor and lay on your stomach, if you are physically able, and get on your face before God. If you can’t physically lie on the floor, get into a kneeling position and bow down. Do your best to get your head on the floor and stretch your arms out on the floor in front of you. This is a posture of surrender before the Lord.

Note: You don’t want to “empty yourself” because emptying yourself can be very dangerous. That’s what people do when they do Yoga meditations. You want to go before the Lord and surrender to Him. It’s an act of worship, an act of honor. It’s you presenting yourself — mind, body, soul, and spirit — to Father God.

You’re not replacing something in you. You’re asking God to fill you immediately with His will, His way, and His Holy Spirit and for Him to overtake you and fill you with His desires, plans, and purposes for you.

As you pray, release any resistance that you’re feeling in your body. Totally surrender, and receive the heaviness of His glory. Wait on Him until you feel it come upon you.

Pray Out Loud

  • “Heavenly Father, Almighty God, Father of Glory, I come to You today before Your throne in humble faith surrendering to You, Almighty God. I surrender my life, my mind, my body, my soul, and my spirit to You, Almighty God. In the name of my Lord Jesus Christ and through the blood of Jesus Christ, I surrender my will to Your will, Father God. I come before You in humility. Your word says that we are to humble ourselves under Your mighty right hand and that You will raise us up in due time. 


  • “I decree that my will now agrees with Your will, Father God. Reveal Your will to me every day, Father God. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, every part of me, and right now, in the name of Jesus Christ, I surrender to You, Father God. I want more of You, Father God. I love You, Father God. I’m seeking Your will. I’m seeking Your face. I ask you now, Father God, for You to reveal Your will to me. Give me understanding. Remove any scales off my eyes and lift any veils. Take any place of stone in my heart, and give me a heart of flesh. Give me a heart to know Your heart, Father God. 


  • “I command my soul to yield to You, God. My soul exalts you, God. I surrender to you, God. I surrender my life to You, Father God. You are my Father, my loving Father. I trust you, God, with my life, with my spouse, with my children, and with my finances. I surrender to You, God. I believe You are doing all things for my good. I believe I’m called to Your purpose. I ask for Your Holy Spirit to come upon me now. I receive that glory, that covering that only You can give me, Father. Fill me, Father God, with Your purpose. Fill me, Father God, with Your glory. Fill me, Father God, with Your spirit. I yield to You, Father God. I yield. I surrender to You, Father God. I receive Your will for my life, Father God. I receive Your heavy glory. Thank You, Jesus. Thank You, Father.


  • “My will is Your will, Father God. Thank You, Father God. I proclaim that my will is receiving the will of God. My mind, my will, my heart, my soul, my spirit, my ears, my mouth, my hands, and my feet are coming into alignment with the will and the word of God. Holy Spirit, flow to me and through me, rivers of living water. Thank You, Jesus. I command my emotions to yield to the will of God.” 

Raise up your hands, and feel the weight of his glory as you continue to pray out loud. 

  • “Heavenly Father, Father God, I am Yours, all of me. I belong to You. Have Your way with me, O Lord, O God. Your glory is my covering, and Your favor surrounds me as a shield. You’ve plucked my feet out of the net and have established my goings. Keep me on the path of righteousness so I will not veer from it. I thank You, Father, for being a good, good Father. Thank You for Your grace and mercy. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit that fills me, guides me, and reveals Your heart to me. I am one with You, Father, through Christ Jesus forever. I worship You, God. I worship You, Father.”

Can you feel the heaviness of the glory, the weight of the glory on you?

  • “Father, I thank you that the weight of Your glory is upon me. You are pouring Your will and Your understanding into me because of my act of surrender according to Your word as I have humbled myself under Your mighty right hand. I feel the weight, and You will exalt me in due time. I am never empty. I am filled with You, Father God. Thank You, Father God. Thank You, Holy Spirit. Thank You, Lord Jesus. Amen and amen.”

Wait On God

Believe by faith He’s doing this work in you. Keep surrendering. Lie there and wait on God until you begin to feel the heavy hand of God come upon you. While you wait, you can say, “Lord, fill me with Your Spirit. Fill me with Your plans and purposes. Fill me with Your presence. Place Your hand upon me, Lord.” 

The Bible says that we come under the mighty right hand of God, and you will feel that power, that heaviness come upon you. Sometimes you won’t even be able to get up off the floor for a few minutes because He’s coming in and doing that work in you.

1 Peter 5:6, KJV
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.”

 

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