Praying In The Spirit By Dr Abel Damina.
Main Themes of the Teaching
- Understanding Prayer in the New Testament Context
- Prayer is a spiritual activity that aligns the believer with God’s purpose.
- It is not begging God, but a response to His already given blessings in Christ.
- What It Means to Pray in the Spirit
- Not just emotional or spontaneous utterance.
- Involves praying with the help and utterance of the Holy Spirit.
- Tongues as a key expression of spiritual prayer.
- Speaking in Tongues
- A spiritual gift that edifies the believer (1 Corinthians 14:4).
- A vital part of the New Testament believer’s prayer life.
- Encouraged for daily spiritual growth and alignment.
- Edification Through Tongues
- Builds up (“edifies”) the believer’s faith and spirit.
- Jude 1:20 – “Building up your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.”
- Interpretation of Tongues
- Dr. Damina teaches that tongues are not to be mysterious or confusing.
- Interpretation can come through understanding or inspiration, not necessarily word-for-word.
- Corporate vs. Personal Prayer
- Differences between praying in the Spirit alone versus in public.
- In personal prayer, believers are encouraged to spend extended time praying in tongues.
- The Mind and the Spirit in Prayer
- 1 Corinthians 14:14–15: Paul teaches the balance of praying with the spirit and the understanding.
- Renewing the mind is critical to aligning with spiritual prayer.
- Prayer as Partnership, Not Performance
- The believer is co-laboring with God through prayer.
- Prayer is not a ritual to impress God, but a channel for divine alignment and fellowship.
Additional Key Insights from the Series
- Prayer is not about asking, it’s about declaring what is already yours in Christ.
- Praying in the Spirit sharpens spiritual sensitivity and discernment.
- Effective prayer must be based on sound doctrine, not feelings or traditions
