Author Darlene J. Conard

“Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 18:18 KJV

Countless times, I’ve kneeled in prayer, my heart heavy with hopes and desires. Yet, instead of the divine breakthrough I longed for, my words felt like they were met with an impenetrable wall, echoing back into the silence, leaving me with a profound sense of isolation and unanswered yearning.

I needed a momentary escape on Monday evening, so I settled down for a nap, eager to recharge my spirit. As the soft lull of sleep enveloped me, I was gently roused from my slumber at 6:09 pm. In that quiet moment, I distinctly heard the Lord speaking —deep and resonant—calling to me, revealing to me, “You are praying earthbound prayers.” The words hung in the air, a compelling reminder that prompted me to reflect on the nature of my prayers. It made sense, I wasn’t pressing with all my heart, mind, and soul.

As a mother approaches childbirth, she experiences a complex and intense process. When the time comes, she engages in the act of pushing, using her strength and determination to help the baby navigate through the birth canal and into the world. This moment is accompanied by powerful contractions of the womb, which work in tandem with the mother’s efforts to aid in the delivery. Physical effort is what will bring that child into the world.

Intercessory prayer is not casual or straightforward; it requires deep commitment and earnestness. To truly reach the heavens and effect meaningful change in impossible circumstances, we must engage with a heartfelt intensity, pushing past our comfort zones and pressing into the process with determination and focus. Heaven will move when we get into a kingdom mindset.

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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