If you want to tap into the supernatural power of God, you must earnestly desire and pursue your spiritual gifts with passion. We know from the New Testament that God gives spiritual gifts to empower the mission to evangelize to the world. The most familiar list of these gifts is in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4.

But the Corinthians list includes the most controversial gifts of the Spirit: healing, miracles, prophecy, tongues and their interpretation (1 Corinthians 12:9-10). The most fundamental reason we should desire these gifts is the Bible commands us to: “earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” Paul says this in the same sentence he says, “pursue love” (1 Corinthians 14:10. Both are Holy Spirit-inspired essentials. Pursuing love and desiring spiritual gifts are not disconnected.

These gifts are given to the church to help us love one another: Dear Lord, let Your Spirit lead me to unlimited success and favor, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Love is so important. It is the foundation for everything we do. Without it, power can lead to pride and self-inflation. Love is the greatest manifestation of God’s power. It was because of love that the power of sin and Satan were defeated.

Love is what motivates our faith. Love is what causes us to live in the Spirit. Love is the greatest virtue of all. Without faith, you can’t please God. But without love you can’t know Him at all. Love filled with truth is the ultimate spiritual weapon again sin, temptation, offense, disunity, sickness, oppression, spiritual corruption and death. Remember, love conquers all.

When you apply these principles to your life with God, you can expect to see His glorious power and anointing released in you and through you: Heavenly Father, God of creation, I pray for divine intervention to crush and dismantle Satan’s stronghold. Whatever it be, whether sickness, a bad relationship, bad finances, unemployment, depression, secret sin or any other thing – today, I give you authority to break that stronghold down and set me free. I claim victory in the power of Jesus’ name. Amen.