Opening the Gates of Heaven Perry Stone

laughing. Suddenly he would say, “I need to pray for my brother Morgan … something is wrong!” In my early ministry I would think, “Why can’t Dad enjoy his life? It seems he’s always sensing things, especially unseen trouble or negative things he was unaware of but could feel in the spirit realm.” I was always amazed when, after praying, he later discovered that at the same time he felt the urge to pray, something was occurring that could have been a danger to the person for whom he was praying. This is why a believer must maintain a spiritual mind at all times. In Ecclesiastes 7:17, we discover that it is possible for a person to die before his or her appointed time. A premature departure can be the result of not caring for your health, being in an accident, or the result of a dangerous addiction. Remember that the adversary comes to “steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). A believer can become the target of an evil assignment, either by wicked men or wicked spirits. The sensitivity to the Holy Spirit enables a believer to be able to suddenly change plans or alter circumstances that can save your life or preserve a loved one. 9. P RAY IN THE S PIRIT Dad believed strongly in praying in the Spirit . “Praying in the Spirit” is a form of prayer that has been experienced by hundreds of millions of believers globally. This act is called the “gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38) or being “baptized with the