Throughout Scripture, we read that Jesus prayed all the time. But why? Didn't He have the Spirit without measure? Since He had all that power, why did He need to pray?
He needed to pray because having the power manifest in the right place at the right time is what prayer is about. That's why praying in the Holy Ghost is so important. The power of the Holy Ghost has to be aimed at the right spot.
You may be praying for something, but if the issue is on the left and you are on the right, it won't do you any good.
For example, what would happen if a person hunting an elephant had his gun pointed in the opposite direction of the elephant. He could get killed. The power is in his hand, but if it's not directed to the right spot, it won't do him any good.
The same is true of prayer.
Now, there are several reasons why you should pray in the Holy Ghost. First, it allows you to pray the perfect will of God for your life and it puts you in agreement with God's will.
Second, it causes the anointing of God to be manifested in your life; then you focus the power—which is the anointing exactly where you need it—in the right place at the right time.
So, if you are praying for a healing, a family member, or your finances, the Holy Ghost will pray the perfect will of God concerning you. Whatever you are praying for, praying in the Holy Ghost will point you in the right direction so that the power of God can be manifested at the right place.
Third, praying in the Holy Ghost can help your infirmities. The word "infirmity" means weakness, want of strength, and inability to produce results. The Holy Spirit helps your lack of strength, your weaknesses, and your failing strength. He produces results that you cannot produce in your own ability.
The Holy Spirit knows all things. Sometimes we may be ignorant or have dullness of perception, or we may not know completely what to do; the Holy Ghost increases our perception and gives us clear instruction when we pray in the Spirit.
Are you beginning to understand the importance of praying in the Holy Ghost? It's about praying accurately and being able to focus the anointing right where you need it.
Scripture references: Romans 8:26-29; Jude 1:20; 1 John 5:7-8,14
Keith Butler has been an ordained minister since 1974. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and holds diplomas from Canada Christian College and Rhema Bible Training Center.
He serves in ministry with the support of his lovely wife, Pastor Deborah L. Butler, and their children: Pastor Andre Butler (granddaughters Alexis, Angela, and April), Pastor MiChelle Ferguson and husband Pastor Lee (grandson Lucas), and Minister Kristina Jenkins and husband Pastor Joel (grandsons Andrew and Austin, and granddaughter Alyssa).
