Where Does Your Power and Direction Come From?

The Apostle Paul wrote over half of the New Testament and won countries and multitudes of souls to Jesus by himself through the power of the Spirit of God.  He is one of the greatest inspirations to believers.  How did he get to this place and power in God to be able to hear and be led in such a powerful way?  Paul had a very intimate and powerful prayer life he always was in direct communication with God.  In 1 Corinthians 14:18, Paul states: "I thank God that I speak in [strange] tongues (languages) more than any of you or all of you put together" (Amplified Bible).  When you pray in the Spirit you are releasing the will and heart and power of God into this world.  The more time you spend in extended prayer in the Spirit, the more time you are in the presence of God.  The more time you spend with Him the more you will be like Him.  The gifts of the Spirit with the working of miracles will start to flow through you to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and God Almighty.  You can be a yielded vessel for God to use.  One person praying in the Spirit can save and touch and heal the lives of countless millions.  Jesus said in Luke 24:49, "Behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high."  With out His power you are in your own earthly strength.