Augustine Making effective prayers is complex, but I will try to explain. After guiding many people in matters of prayer, I have observed a certain trend. This trend is very common, and it bothers me a lot. I have to admit, it is not the easiest to understand, but I will do my best to explain … Read more
Many believers unknowingly nullify their own prayers by failing an important test. This test is crucial to every prayer a believer makes. If a believer fails the test, their prayers cannot be answered. I have attended hundreds of church services and listened to many sermons, but sadly, I never heard anyone mention this test. I … Read more
Many times, I have found myself in a difficult spot because of what I say. I find myself in trouble not because I said anything wrong, but rather because I said something that is difficult to prove. In such cases, I am usually left with two options: either to explain what I said or to … Read more
One time, I read a scripture in the Bible, and the Holy Spirit whispered a profound revelation to me. Ever since that day, I have always been mindful of the lesson the Holy Spirit taught me. The interesting thing is that the story came from a scripture I had read many times, but I had … Read more
It is very frustrating when you spend all your time praying in tongues, hoping for change, but barely seeing any. You begin to wonder why praying in tongues, though so powerful, doesn’t seem to be working for you. This is a position I found myself in some time back. But thankfully, I quickly figured out … Read more
There are two things that fascinated me for a long time: one, hearing God when I pray, and two, understanding what God is thinking when prayers are unanswered. My quest to figure out these two mysteries revealed a painful reality that made me cry like a baby. For a long time, I never shared the … Read more
Recently, someone left a question asking about staying focused while praying in tongues. The question was whether it is possible to use a picture while praying. For example, having a photo of someone on your phone and praying in tongues while looking at the photo to stay focused, especially when interceding for them. I would … Read more
One time while in church, a brother asked me, “Augustine, is there a prayer you have ever prayed that God did not answer?” I paused for a few seconds and then replied, “No.” Curious, the brother asked a follow-up question: “How do you get God to answer all your prayers?” His question led me into … Read more
The speed at which God answers prayers varies greatly. Some prayers are answered instantly, while others seem to remain unanswered for a long time. Though there are many complexities involved in understanding how fast God responds, one factor stands out. If you understand this principle, you are much more likely to receive instant answers to … Read more
Question: “Do you usually ascend when you pray in tongues? How long does it take before someone ascends? Should you close your eyes when praying to ascend?” Some people refer to this experience as ascending, while others call it soaking in the Spirit. In essence, they are describing the same spiritual experience. The first thing … Read more