The Powerful Declaration of Faith.

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given to His children. Through prayer, we communicate with our Heavenly Father, intercede for others, and declare His promises.

When we pray, we end it with “Amen”, a word rooted in both greek and hebrew languages that expresses certainty, agreement, trust, and complete confidence in God’s promises.

There is a popular Yoruba proverb that goes, “Àmín ni ìdáhùn àdúrà”, which means, Amen is the response to prayer.

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV)

Every promise of God finds its fulfillment in Christ, and our response should always be “Amen”; the declaration of faith and confidence in His Word.

However, there is a trend where people attach conditions to prayers, especially on social media. Dire statements such as: “If you do not want to weep over your children, share this prayer with ten people”  are becoming increasingly common.

Another disturbing practice I have witnessed is the language that suggest transferring one’s problems to another person. For example: Let my problem leave me, and let it go to someone else.

As believers, we should ask ourselves if this is scriptural. Are such statements founded on solid biblical teachings? Do they reflect God’s nature?

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Romans 12:14 (KJV)

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

God’s blessings are not obtained by forwarding messages or sharing posts. They are received through faith in Jesus Christ, obedience to His Word, and His grace.

Prayer should never be used to manipulate people, make them feel guilty, or instill fear in their hearts. Christians are called to bless others, not to pronounce curses or attach fearful conditions to our prayers.

Lastly, God does not deliver His children by transferring their burdens to innocent people. He removes burdens, destroys yokes, heals the brokenhearted, and grants complete freedom through His mighty power.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Colossians 4:6 (KJV)

Our words should build people up, not spread fear or wish evil upon others.

The words we use in prayer — just like the words we use in everyday living — should always reflect God’s love, grace, and truth.

They should be edifying and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Our words should draw people closer to Jesus Christ and reflect His character.

Our prayers should be declarations of faith, and a sign of our agreement with God to establish His Kingdom on earth, as it is in Heaven.

Let us treat them as such.

May every prayer we offer bring hope, faith, healing, encouragement, and peace to all who hear it.May the Lord help us to pray according to His will, speak with grace, and use our words to glorify His holy name.

Amen.