Consecration

The Word Consecration means to set apart or dedicate for divine service. I believe the best prayer that a believer can pray is the prayer of Consecration. In Luke 22, Jesus prayed the prayer of Consecration in the Garden of Gethsemane when He said "Father not my will but yours be done". Jesus said that his flesh was weak but His spirit was willing. Contrary to popular opinion, Jesus didn't want to carry his cross and he definitely didn't want to be crucified. But in his unwillingness he prayed the prayer of Consecration ... Father not my will but yours be done The bible says that as a result of this prayer of Comsecration, God sent an angel to strengthen him. Now it seems like the angel should of delivered him from carrying his cross and the crucifixion; But on the contrary the angel just gave him the strength to pick up his cross and be crucified.

I have learned that one of the most powerful and effective prayers a believer can pray is the prayer of Comsecration. This prayer is the prayer that sets the believer apart to be divinely used by God. It sets all fleshly and carnal desires aside, and places our hearts in the hand of God. But you must be forewarned this prayer is not one to be played with or taken lightly. When the prayer of Consecration is in affect, you can expect three things:

1. strength (to continue)
2. your cross (burden
3. Crucifixion (dying to self)
God will grant you these three things to set you apart for His divine will, purpose and assignment for your life. So get ready, get serious and when you decide you want to go further in th things of God, pray the prayer of Consecration ... Father not my will, but yours be done!Amen