The first explanation is "are we in known sin?" This may seem the most simple and obvious. However, sin is likened in the Bible to leaven. Leaven cannot be seen but has an affect of "puffing up" or causing the bread to rise -seemingly on it's own. That is what sin does for us; it puffs us up or causes us to rise in pride. What does pride do to us? It blinds us (like the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus) and causes destruction; Scripture says that pride comes before a fall, Prov. 16:18.
Coming over to us, he [Agabus] took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, "The Holy Spirit says, 'In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles.' " When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. - Acts 21:11-12
Anytime we bring God more into a business, the more He can transform the people in that business which is His focus because he cares very much for the people and their relationship with Him. When we allow God’s Holy Spirit to transform a company He brings to the surface areas He wants to improve in the lives of the owners, their family, employees and clients. He brings this positive change so he can bring lasting freedom to the people, their relationships with each other and with Him and ultimately bless the business. This transformation brings visible changes in the spiritual and the natural atmosphere of the people and the business. As we surrender to the Lord any concerns about causing commotion and we bring WISE prayer into the business, we allow the Holy Spirit to bring forth great change and victory.
In Acts 16:16-40 when Paul and Silas were in the city of Philippi and preached about Jesus and against divination, they were put in jail. When in jail they prayed and sang hymns of praise to God while the other prisoners listened to them. I believe they were praying for the prisoners, the jailers, the city, the leaders, the region, etc to receive breakthrough and not just for themselves to be freed. Their prayers created quite a commotion, but for great purposes in God.
So much so that after they prayed and sang, “Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose.” Since Paul and Silas did not escape after this happened, I believe this shows they were praying for open doors for the Gospel to be preached and freedom and deliverance for the people in spiritual bondage. They stayed to bring salvation to the jailer and his household! After this they willingly left the city when told to do so. They brought huge transformation to the people of that city through the commotion in that jail cell!
As you partner with WISE Ministries International we believe the Lord will bring mighty transformation, breakthrough and freedom to you, your family, your employees and your business/marketplace ministry which will ultimately affect change for Christ in your city, region and all of your spheres of influence.
WISE prayer provides many services which can add great value to your life. Jesus said in Luke 10:7
that a “labourer is worthy of his hire.” WISE prayer is targeted, frequent and consistent by a trained
intercessor who loves God and His people, loves the truth, has no tolerance for the enemy, is
knowledgeable in the Word of God and operates with power in the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to
1 Corinthians 12:8-10 such as word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working of
miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, divers kinds of tongues and interpretation of tongues.
WISE intercessors who labor to bring these services forth in excellence are compensated for their time, energy and expertise. They stand in the gap and go on the front lines of battle for you to get God’s strategies and to agree with Him for His will – His best to be done in your life.
Let’s look at the way prayer and other services match up to enrich our lives:
Benefits of Prayer Service:
1. Doctor services like prayer: Help us feel recover and feel better
2. Dentist services like prayer: Give regular cleaning, repairs and takes away our pain
3. Accountant services like prayer: Brings balance to what we give out and receive
4. Attorney services like prayer: Represents us as a mediator and stands in the gap
5. Financial Advisor like prayer: Helps plan our investments to bring the greatest return
6. Food like prayer: Nourishes and sustain us
7. The Bible like prayer: Teaches us about God and helps us know His plan for our life
8. Fitness and Gym services like prayer: Relieve stress and strengthen our ability to handle life’s challenges
9. Automotive Mechanics like prayer: Give our engines a “Tune Up” and help maintain longevity
10. Spa Treatments like prayer: Bring Rejuvenation and Refreshing
11. Vacations like prayer: Give rest, a new perspective, freedom and broaden our horizons
12. Air Travel like prayer: Saves time and energy, rise above the things of earth and get an expansive view
13. Spiritual Conferences like prayer: Builds relationships and brings God’s knowledge and wisdom to us
14. Computers like prayer: Help us communicate better and Provide direct access to information needed to solve problems and improve life
