The Forgotten Weapon

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. (Ephesians 6:18-19)

When Paul described the armor of God, he mentioned the belt, breastplate, shield, helmet, and sword, but he also concluded with another weapon that many Christians overlook. Prayer in the Spirit, or praying in tongues, is a long-range offensive tool that believers have. Paul didn’t say “sometimes pray this way.” He told believers that we need to be “praying always.” Prayer is the oxygen of your spirit. You can’t live on Sunday’s air all week.

When you pray in the Spirit, you are praying beyond your understanding, directly into what Heaven knows. It’s God’s Spirit praying through your spirit with perfect accuracy. You become a vessel of Heaven’s power and authority, not just someone commenting on what’s happening. Paul also wrote that when you pray this way, you can watch “with all perseverance.” That means your prayer in the Spirit gives you supernatural insight. You can stay alert to discern. You notice when something feels off, and instead of gossiping, worrying, or complaining, you go to war. That’s why Paul said we are to “pray for all saints.” 

The Church is an army, not an audience. We are called to cover one another in prayer, not compete for attention. Then Paul concluded this thought by saying, “And pray for me.” Even the Apostle Paul faced opposition when he spoke. Every time someone stands up to declare the Word, there’s resistance in our world and in the unseen world. That’s why covering your pastors, teachers, and leaders in prayer is not optional; it’s a vital responsibility for believers. Those in authority often battle struggles you’ll never see, carry weights you’ll never understand, and push through resistance as part of their calling. When your leaders break through because of your prayers, you do too.

Practical Application

Dedicate time each day to pray in the Spirit. Spend at least 10–15 minutes praying in tongues without distractions. It builds your inner strength, aligns with God’s plan, and tunes your spiritual radar to receive from God.

Colossians 4:2; 1 Timothy 2:1