Prayer- Speak to the Mountain

Pastor Ryan

5 minute read

 

This past week was rough. 

There were many frustrations and several disappointments. Things didn’t go how I wanted them to go. I thought I was on the same page as God. When things didn’t happen according to plan, I began to want to isolate myself from God and prayer became something I found uncomfortable. 

 

But everything changed when the Lord spoke to me. 

 

If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers don’t yield the desired results, you’re not alone. Many of you face those same moments of frustration, doubt, and even the temptation to give up.Today, I want to share that revelation with you— the one God spoke to me in that moment.

He said, “Speak to the mountain.”

You see, there is incredible power in our words when we pray. Instead of merely complaining or rolling our eyes at our mountains of problems, God invites us to speak to those very mountains. Have you ever experienced that faint whisper in your soul saying, “Speak to the Mountain”? It’s God’s challenging reminder to see obstacles as what they really are.

The obstacle becomes the way. 

 

Let’s unpack the keys to having power in prayer:

  1. Have Faith in God – When we believe in God’s omnipotence and goodness, we find the confidence to face any mountain that stands before us.
  2. Speak to the Mountain – Just as Jesus cursed the fig tree and saw it wither, we too can speak with authority to our obstacles and see God’s transformative work.
  3. Do Not Doubt in Your Heart – Doubt can hinder the effectiveness of our prayers. Instead, trust in God’s faithfulness, even in the face of uncertainty.
  4. Believe What You Say Will be Done – As you pray, align your words with the promises of God and believe that He will fulfill them.
  5. While You Stand Praying, Keep Forgiving – Unforgiveness can hinder the flow of God’s power in our prayers. Seek a heart that forgives and reconciles.


Now, you need to know for yourself these three crucial answers before entering into a prayer battle:

 

  1. Know Your “What?” – Like David, we must identify the cause of our battle. What is the uncircumcised Philistine (problem) that defies the living God?
  2. Know Your “Who?” – Understanding who we are in Christ empowers us to face our Goliaths with unwavering courage.
  3. Know Your “Why?” – David’s older brother tried to belittle him, questioning his motives, but David was clear. He had a cause, a purpose in this battle.

 

When David faced Goliath, he stood firm in the name of the Lord of hosts, demonstrating unwavering faith in God’s deliverance. His victory was not reliant on earthly weapons but on the power of God the Almighty.

Just as David’s faith brought down Goliath, you too can overcome your mountain by embracing the power of prayer. Remember that the battle belongs to the Lord, and He fights on our behalf. As we face our mountains, let’s declare with boldness, “The battle is the Lord’s!”

With hearts full of faith and mouths filled with God’s promises, we are equipped to overcome every challenge. So, my dear prayer warriors, speak to your mountains, trusting that God’s victory is already ours.

May the Lord be with you as you step into the power of your words in prayer!