Words, the foundation of prayer

Most times when talking about faith we jump directly to Mark 11:23 – and rightly so –but we should read mark 11:24 first. When we do we find a phrase that says – “Therefore I say unto you”

Whenever there is a “therefore” – stop and see what its therefore

When we run across the word therefore, we realize, that what follows the word therefore, is directly related to what came before the “Therefore”

Mark 11:24

 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Don’t focus on the mountain – focus on the principle in the scripture

Rephrased: Truly I say unto you, if you believe what you say will come to pass, you will have whatsoever you say

In this scripture God is tying the power of Words and prayer together. He is saying that your speech has to line up with the prayer you are going to pray. Before you pray, speak, don't doubt in your heart, but believe that what you say will come to pass, then you have what you say. Follow this pattern ahead of time before you pray. Then, when you pray, believe that you receive those things which you are praying for, and you will have them.