Prevailing prayer
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Prevailing Prayer: A Path to Revival
Summary
In September 1957, four young men in Kells, Ireland, committed to regular prayer sessions at a small local school. Their unwavering dedication led to a spiritual transformation, resulting in weekly conversions by the following year. Their efforts sparked a movement, creating around a hundred small prayer groups across the area. This is the power of prevailing prayer.
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In September 1957, a dedicated group of four young men began to regularly meet and pray in a small school near Kells, Ireland. Their steadfastness bore fruit only a few months later when, in January, the first conversion took place. From there, they witnessed about one conversion every week.
A year later, their initial group grew into a weekly gathering of about fifty people, with around a hundred other prayer groups emerging in the surrounding area. The revival continued to thrive, leading to a significant service that overflowed into the streets. The Holy Spirit moved powerfully, convicting many deeply, and sparked nightly gatherings filled with prayer, praise, Bible reading, and mutual encouragement. Meetings unfolded in various informal settings?"kitchens, barns, schools, fields, and even sidewalks?"as people prioritized spiritual pursuits over daily tasks.
The catalyst for this revival? Four dedicated Irish youths who experienced the profound impact of prevailing prayer.
"The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." ?" James 5:16
The Power of Prayer in Revival
To initiate revival, two tools are essential: truth, to move people, and prayer, to move God. While we cannot command God to act, prayer transforms us, aligning us with God's intentions, much like how a sinner's heart must meet God's conditions for forgiveness.
Without prayer, there can be no revival. Stirring messages and truths are ineffective without the Holy Spirit. Through prayer, we invite Him to work through words and touch hearts, preventing them from hardening to familiar messages.
"Prevail" means to triumph or succeed. Thus, prevailing prayer is persistent and victorious prayer. It's not merely about wanting something; it's about achieving it by moving God and making an impact. This is vital for any revival.
The story of these young men is a powerful testament to the impact of prevailing prayer. Whether commuting, working, or relaxing at home, we all have opportunities to pray. Committing to this practice can be one of the most meaningful ways to glorify God. Will you take the step to learn and commit to prevailing in prayer?
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