Date: Monday, 3rd November, 2025
Text: James 5:16
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
We conclude our W.R.E.S.T.L.E. series with the final and ultimate ingredient of spiritual wrestling — Effectual Prayer.
Effectual prayer is not mere repetition of words; it is prayer energized by faith and driven by the Holy Spirit. It is a prayer backed up with the right scriptures: prayer that moves heaven and shakes hell. The Word of God says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” This kind of prayer carries power, passion, and persistence.
In 1 Kings 18:42–46, Elijah bowed on Mount Carmel and prayed until the heavens released rain. Though he saw nothing at first, he persisted until his servant saw a small cloud. That is effectual prayer — prayer that refuses to stop until manifestation comes, in other words Praying Until Something Happens (PUSH)
Paul also exhorted in Ephesians 6:18: “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance…”
True spiritual wrestling ends in victory when our prayers are Spirit-led, not flesh-driven. It is the Spirit who gives utterance, direction, and intensity in intercession.
And Romans 8:26 adds: “The Spirit also helpeth our infirmities… for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
Beloved, effectual prayer is the engine of spiritual warfare. It is the place where burdens are lifted, yokes are broken, and destinies are realigned. A believer who prays fervently and consistently cannot remain a victim — because the God of Heaven backs his utterances.
As we end this W.R.E.S.T.L.E. series, remember: victory in spiritual wrestling comes not by strength or emotion, but by divine empowerment through persistent, Spirit-filled prayer.