Power of a Praying Woman 10/17/06 9:02 AM Page 15
The Power
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bitter, unforgiving, anxious, impatient, hopeless, or unteachable. We don’t want to end up with a negative attitude that says, “My situation will never be any different because it hasn’t been any different for a long time.” We want to break out of any self-defeating cycle of repeated patterns and habits and be able to transcend ourselves, our limitations, and our circumstances. We want to be more than just a survivor. We want to be an overcomer. We want to be a part of something greater than ourselves. We want to be connected to what God is doing on earth in a way that bears fruit for His kingdom. We want to have a sense of purpose in our lives. We want to abound in God’s love and blessings. We want it all. All God has for us. But we can never achieve that quality of life outside the power of God. And then only as we pray.
How Do I Move in the Power of God?
We’ve all had times when we feel completely powerless in the face of our circumstances. We’ve proven to ourselves over and over that we don’t have what it takes to attain any kind of permanent transformation in our lives. We know without a doubt that our best efforts to change ourselves or our circumstances in ways that are signi?cant or lasting never work. We recognize our need for a power outside of and far greater than ourselves. But there is only one power in the world great enough to help us rise above ourselves and the dif?cult things we face. That is the power of God. Without God’s power, we can’t transcend our limitations or get out of our rut. We can’t stand strong in the face of all that opposes us. We are doomed to a life of spiritual mediocrity. Without the power of God’s Holy Spirit