March 29. 1678. the Parable of a Mill. in Vision.
To have effective prayers, we must measure our requests with the Golden Plumb-line of the Spirit and allow faith to guide us.
Jane Lead preaches about the importance of prayer and the need to approach God with sincerity and a heart open to His guidance. She emphasizes the significance of allowing the Holy Spirit to lead our prayers, ensuring they are aligned with God's will and purpose. Jane encourages believers to seek the wisdom and understanding of the Spirit in their petitions, rather than relying on empty words. She urges the congregation to have faith and trust in God's response to their prayers, surrendering to His divine plan.
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The World that visited me this Morning was this, When thou to God thy Father dost Pray, Watch, and Weigh all Worlds thou dost say. Let that Golden Plumb-line of the Spirit measure out all of your requests, that your Prayers henceforth may carry force, and not go on in a customary fruitlessness, according to what now is in general use. Therefore to the Wise understanding Spirit repair, to draw up all your Petitions, who only knows what will be heard. Wherefore let him only entercede in you; and learn to stop the Spirits, that would go forth in forms of Words, where is wanting the pure white Sail of Faith to spread over the moving Wheel.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Measuring Our Prayers
- The Role of the Wise Understanding Spirit
- The Need for Faith
- The pure white Sail of Faith
- Stopping the spirits of doubt
Key Quotes
“Watch, and Weigh all Worlds thou dost say.” — Jane Lead
“Let that Golden Plumb-line of the Spirit measure out all of your requests,” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- Take time to reflect on your prayers and ensure they are guided by faith and the Spirit.
- Learn to stop the spirits of doubt and fear in your prayers.
- Allow the Wise Understanding Spirit to guide your petitions and requests.