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18 - Diminishment: Canceling the Counsel That Silences Intercessors

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The spirit of diminishment operates as a subtle demonic scheme that shrinks prayer life, weakens calling, and causes believers to question if their prayers matter. This episode exposes how comparison and self-doubt silence intercessors, introduces the concept of 12 distinct prayer anointings, explains five of these anointings in detail, and provides practical wisdom for embracing your unique prayer identity while building effective prayer shields for leaders.

Key Topics Covered

Identifying the spirit of diminishment and its tactics
How the enemy uses distraction to steal focus from Jesus
Breaking free from prayer comparison and self-consciousness
Introduction to 12 prayer anointings from Tommi Femrite's book
Detailed exploration of 5 prayer anointings: List, Mercy, Warfare, Personal, and Prophetic
Understanding your unique prayer personality and gifting
The pitfalls and strengths of each prayer anointing
Creating accessible corporate prayer environments
The difference between prayer meetings and prayer shields
Strategic selection of intercessors for leadership coverage
Building custom prayer teams that match specific assignments

Scriptural Foundations

2 Corinthians 2:11 - Not ignorant of enemy's schemes
Ephesians 6:11 - Put on full armor to stand against schemes
James 5:17 - Elijah was human like us yet prayed powerfully
James 5:16 - Prayer of righteous person is powerful and effective
Luke 19:41-42 - Jesus weeping over Jerusalem

Resources Mentioned

12 Prayer Anointings Guide - Free resource exploring all twelve prayer personalities
Intercessors: Discover Your Prayer Power by Tommi Femrite - Referenced framework
Hearing God by Dallas Willard - Developing conversational relationship with God
Episode 12 Authority in Action: Healing Prayer for Kingdom Leaders - How to pray for healing and see God move
Apostolic Intercessors Network (AIN) - Custom prayer shield services

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Chapters

1. 18 - Diminishment: Canceling the Counsel That Silences Intercessors (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:29)

3. The Universal Call to Prayer (00:03:45)

4. My Journey from Diminishment to Confidence (00:05:22)

5. Understanding Your Prayer Identity (00:07:22)

6. Five of the 12 Prayer Anointings from Tommi's Femrite's Framework (00:10:05)

7. Making Group Prayer Accessible (00:19:17)

8. Prayer Shields vs. Group Prayer Meetings (00:21:19)

9. Building Your Prayer Shield: A Leader's Perspective (00:23:29)

10. Embracing Your Prayer Identity (00:26:04)

11. Step Into Your Prayer Assignment (00:28:43)

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