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Audio: Allowed to Pray, My Greatest Happiness
Basilea Schlink
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Basilea Schlink

Audio: Allowed to Pray, My Greatest Happiness

Basilea Schlink · 4:35

Basilea Schlink teaches that prayer is a precious gift and the believer's greatest happiness, empowering them to move God's mighty arm and experience His help and revival.
This sermon emphasizes the power and privilege of prayer, highlighting how God, with His fatherly heart filled with love, invites His children to ask and receive from Him. It underscores the impact of consistent prayer in bringing revival and spiritual life to communities, showcasing the authority believers have to move God's arm through prayer. The message encourages seeking God's help and trusting in His promises, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill His word.

Full Transcript

God lives and works today. His heart is a fatherly heart, which is filled with love for His children, and His arm is a mighty arm that can be moved through His children's prayers. Listen to the following meditation by Basilia Schlenk called, Allowed to Pray, My Greatest Happiness. A believer once said, Prayer is the greatest happiness of my life, and indeed it really is the greatest happiness and a great gift from God. It is a privilege to be allowed to pray. How amazing that the Father in heaven would make such an offer to us sinners. Ask, and it shall be given you. If a millionaire made us such an offer, we'd probably think, Now we'll never be in want again. What influence and power this man has. But now God is telling us, Ask, and I who have everything and can do everything will give it to you. What an opportunity. Our God is Lord of heaven and earth. He is omnipotent. Therefore it does make a difference whether we pray or not. I remember that during all the six years that I had this work, I only came across two towns where revival had broken out. When I asked, Why is there such life here? In both places I received the same answer. Here people have prayed together for revival every day for years. Is your city or congregation lacking spiritual life? Are few drug addicts being saved and set free in your city? It may be your fault, for through prayer you too have the power to move God's arm. Our Lord Jesus is standing before us in spirit, saying, Come. It is my joy when you ask me to redeem you and others. I want to make you free. Come. Ask and receive so that you may be happy. I can't tell you how glad this knowledge has made me. When I have problems and don't know how to cope with them, I can tell my Father in heaven. My Father, this is so hard for me. It's depressing me and I don't see any way out. Nevertheless, Father, I trust you. I know that you always have a way out. I thank you that I can know right now that the help and solution will come. For you have promised us in Psalm 124, 8. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Amen. God's promises come true. Whatever he says, he'll do. My heart no doubt can hold about what he has told. I know your word is sure. It is a rock secure. What you say comes about. Of that there is no doubt. A booklet by the same author, please write to God Lives and Works Today, 9849 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85028-4099. That's God Lives and Works Today, 9849 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85028-4099. God bless you.

Sermon Outline

  1. I. The Privilege and Joy of Prayer
    • Prayer is the greatest happiness and a gift from God
    • God invites sinners to come boldly to Him in prayer
    • Prayer connects us to the omnipotent Lord of heaven and earth
  2. II. The Power of Prayer to Bring Revival
    • Revival breaks out where people pray together persistently
    • Prayer can move God's mighty arm to change cities and lives
    • Believers have responsibility through prayer for spiritual life
  3. III. Trusting God in Difficulties
    • Bring problems honestly before God in prayer
    • Trust God's promises and His sure word
    • God provides help and solutions in His perfect timing
  4. IV. The Assurance of God's Faithfulness
    • God's promises are certain and trustworthy
    • Prayer invites God’s intervention and freedom
    • Believers find joy and confidence in God's faithfulness

Key Quotes

“Prayer is the greatest happiness of my life, and indeed it really is the greatest happiness and a great gift from God.” — Basilea Schlink
“Ask, and I who have everything and can do everything will give it to you.” — Basilea Schlink
“Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” — Basilea Schlink

Application Points

  • Make prayer a daily priority to experience God's joy and power in your life.
  • Join with others in persistent prayer to invite revival in your community.
  • Bring your struggles honestly to God and trust His faithful promises for help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is prayer called the greatest happiness?
Because it is a direct privilege to communicate with God, who loves and helps His children, bringing joy and peace.
How does prayer influence revival?
Persistent prayer by believers invites God's power, resulting in spiritual renewal and transformation in communities.
What should I do when facing problems?
Bring your difficulties honestly to God in prayer, trust His promises, and wait confidently for His help.
Can prayer really move God's arm?
Yes, prayer activates God's mighty power, as He responds to the faith and requests of His children.
What Bible verses support the power of prayer?
Verses like Matthew 7:7 and Psalm 124:8 affirm that God invites us to ask and promises to help.

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