10/28/2024
THE DYNAMICS OF VIRTUE IN PRAYER: A PRELUDE TO "THE NUTS & BOLTS OF PRAYER"
In prayer, one either gives or receives virtue, simultaneously or independently, based on how time is allocated.
~ Daniel de Eagle 🦅
In our prayer journey, a profound exchange occurs: we always either give or receive virtue. This dynamic, as articulated by Daniel de Eagle, is akin to the biblical account in Luke 8:46, where Lord Jesus, aware of the power that had gone out from Him, asked, "Who touched me?" This passage illustrates the tangible flow of virtue, a concept central to understanding the mechanics of prayer.
In his upcoming book, "The Nuts and Bolts of Prayer," the second installment in "The Prayer Journey" trilogy, Daniel de Eagle delves into this intricate process. He explains that during prayer, virtue is either imparted or absorbed, depending on how one allocates their time. This exchange can happen simultaneously or independently, but it is always present.
Recognizing that virtue can be dissipated is crucial for anyone seeking a deeper prayer life. When you understand this, you become more intentional about building up virtue within yourself through time in God’s word and soaking prayers with music. You learn to discern whether you are spiritually full or drained, guiding your approach to prayer. Engaging in prayers that deplete your virtue after extensive giving can be unwise. Instead, Daniel advocates for a cyclical regiment: first, engage in prayers that replenish your virtue, then release that virtue through further prayer.
Some might wonder if they should focus solely on building virtue through prayer. However, such an approach can be unhealthy and verge on selfishness. As disciples of Lord Jesus, we are called to be the light of the world, sharing the virtue we cultivate with others.
"The Nuts and Bolts of Prayer" invites readers to explore the balance between giving and receiving in prayer. It encourages a deeper understanding of how to maintain spiritual vitality while fulfilling our role as conduits of light and love in the world. Through this journey, Daniel de Eagle offers practical insights and guidance for anyone seeking to enrich their prayer life and, in turn, their spiritual journey.
Writer and Poet Daniel Bayo Omonira more popularly known as Daniel de Eagle 🦅 is a marketplace strategist, marriage advocate, prayer missionary and Associate Pastor at Victory Royal Church, Arlington TX, with the Great Plains Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) denomination serving out of the DFW Metroplex TX, USA.