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Why We Should Not Use “SANA” in Prayer 🙏 As a Christians we should  avoid the word “sana” (meaning “hopefully” or “I wish”) in prayer because prayer in the Bible is often encouraged to be offered with faith and confidence , not uncertainty. However, it is important to understand that this is more about the attitude of faith than the specific word itself . 🙏 1. Prayer Should Be Offered in Faith The Bible teaches that when we pray, we should believe that God hears and can answer. 📖 James 1:6 – “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt…” Using “sana” sometimes sounds like doubt or uncertainty , as if we are not sure God can or will answer. Example: ❌ “Panginoon, sana po gumaling si Nanay.” ✅ “Panginoon, hinihiling namin ang kagalingan ni Nanay ayon sa Iyong kalooban.” The second expresses trust rather than uncertainty . 2. Jesus Taught Us to Pray with Trust in God When Jesus Christ taught about prayer, He emphasized faith. 📖 Mark 11:24 – “Whatev...

How to pray strategically in spiritual warfare Praying “strategically” in spiritual warfare isn’t about using special words—it’s about praying with truth, authority, and alignment with God’s will . The Bible gives us a clear pattern, especially in Ephesians 6:10–18. The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel o...

🌌 What is the Spiritual Realm? The spiritual realm is the unseen dimension of reality where spiritual beings exist and where God’s authority is fully present. It is not imaginary—it’s simply not visible to our physical eyes . The Bible makes this clear in Ephesians 6:12: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against… spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” So while we live in the physical world , there is a real, active spiritual dimension influencing it. 🧭 Are There “Layers” in the Spiritual Realm? The Bible doesn’t give a neat “map,” but it does suggest levels of authority and structure . For example, in Ephesians 6:12, Paul lists: Principalities Powers Rulers of darkness Spiritual forces of evil This implies a kind of hierarchy or ranking , not necessarily “layers” like floors, but levels of influence and authority . Also, in Daniel 10, we see spiritual conflict affecting earthly events (an angel delayed by a “prince” over a ...

  Understanding the Spiritual Realm “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” — Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) 🩵 I. Introduction We live in two dimensions — the physical world and the spiritual world . Though unseen, the spiritual realm is real and active. Every prayer, battle, and blessing begins there before manifesting here. 🗣️ Discussion Starter: Have you ever sensed that something unseen was happening behind a situation — like spiritual warfare or divine intervention? 🌌 II. What Is the Spiritual Realm? The spiritual realm is the invisible dimension where God, angels, demons, and human spirits exist . It is the realms of spirit , unseen but eternal. 📖 Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – “What is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” John 4:24 – “God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spir...