One of the greatest strengths that we have against Satan's attacks upon our lives is our ability through the power of the Holy Spirit to intercede in a consistent time of prayer. We must come to a place of brokenness before GOD where we are willing to pay the cost, regardless of what it may be, to have a new and fresh manifestation of His Spirit in our lives. It takes *spiritual energy* to bring about results in your life. We must be willing to "plow up the hardness of our hearts, otherwise the good seed will be wasted among the thorns" [Jeremiah 4:3]. You must be willing to get alone with GOD... to weep... travail... to wait before Him with a specific goal in mind. You must have a single-minded determination to get rid of all the "weeds" that have grown and infested your heart and mind. This spiritual preparation is so vital. It cannot be done haphazardly or in haste. Once you have "plowed" up the stony ground in your heart and removed all the distractions, be prepared to receive the revelation that GOD is going to bring forth in your life a NEW manifestation of His love, faith, power, and revelation knowledge. It must be mixed with faith; you must EXPECT GOD to begin a new work in your life. Just as the disciples received the promise of "new power from on high" and went back into Jerusalem with "great joy praising GOD" for what He was going to do in their lives, you must by faith begin to praise GOD for these new and fresh manifestations that are going to come forth in your life [Isaiah 61:11]. Be ready to receive your *full portion!* (This topic continues, Mark 11:22--23.)