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Dr. Mike Franklin is a distinguished Legacy Pastor at The Torch, a church renowned for its unwavering commitment to pastoral care and spiritual leadership. With years of dedication to guiding his congregation through the complexities of faith and prayer, Dr. Franklin is recognized for his insightful teachings and deep understanding of spiritual warfare, as demonstrated through his radio segment, Morning Light, which airs on My Country 99.3 WCON.
In this powerful episode of Morning Light, Dr. Mike Franklin delves into the complexities of prayer and the spiritual battles that can hinder communication with the divine. With a firm grounding in scripture, he explores the importance of persistent prayer and faith, drawing on Biblical examples to illustrate how believers can overcome spiritual blockades. This episode empowers listeners to remain steadfast in their faith journey, even when prayers seem unanswered.
Dr. Mike Franklin begins by addressing the frustration many feel when prayers seem to go unheard. He poses crucial considerations about praying according to God's will and warns against harboring bitterness, a tactic Satan uses to inhibit spiritual growth. Franklin emphasizes the significance of recognizing and overcoming Satan's schemes, notably through persistent prayer, a theme that threads throughout the episode. Using the example of Daniel from the Bible, he illustrates the spiritual warfare that often accompanies prayer and how persistence can lead to divine intervention.
Highlighting the transformative power of "prevailing prayer," Dr. Franklin encourages listeners to remain committed, drawing from personal experiences to stress the potency of faith-driven perseverance. His candid reflections inspire believers to trust in God's timing and maintain hope, regardless of the duration it takes for prayers to be answered. Underpinning these insights is the message that through unwavering faith and dedication, believers can ultimately witness divine breakthroughs in their lives.
Praying according to God's will is crucial for effective communication with the divine.
Recognizing and confronting Satan's schemes, such as bitterness and spiritual blockades, is essential for overcoming obstacles in prayer.
Persistence in prayer, exemplified by the story of Daniel, can lead to divine intervention despite spiritual warfare.
"Prevailing prayer" involves a steadfast commitment to faith and continual seeking of God's guidance, irrespective of prayer outcomes over time.
Personal testimonies highlight the transformative power of enduring faith and prayer in achieving spiritual breakthroughs.
"Thank God for Amazing Grace. That's the starting point of knowing how to overcome when your prayers seem to be hindered."
"Satan tries to block the answers that God would give us... So you also have to persist in prayer."
"If it takes 21 days, if it takes 21 months, if it takes 21 years, I'm going to pray through until I get the answer that I need in my life."
"Sometimes we look up and say, man, you've answered my prayers before, Lord, how come you're not answering me now when I know I'm praying according to the will of God?"
"If you'll persist in prayer, God in the flesh, Jesus of Nazareth will respond and he will answer your prayer with whatever force is necessary to break through."
