Body Scan for Effectual Fervent Prayer

Body Scan for Effectual Fervent Prayer

Scripture Foundation:

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

— James 5:16 (KJV)

Step 1: Examine Yourself - “The Flesh Body Scan”

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.”

— Psalm 139:23

Instructions:

Quiet your heart before the Lord. Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal areas that do not align with God’s will in your soul (mindset, emotions, will) and body (physical limitations, pain, or disobedience related to bodily stewardship).

Set an alarm and pray in the Spirit (Heavenly tongues) for AT LEAST 7 minutes. If you haven't prayed in the Spirit before, you can moan and groan or use deep expressions that go beyond words (Romans 8:26-27), or call on the name “Jesus” over and over again with full focus and faith. There is power in His name, and He will meet you right there.

Write down what Holy Spirit reveals to you...

• Write down every hindrance, limitation, or sin on the body diagram.

• Place it on the corresponding part of the body it affects.

These are fiery darts that separate you from your God-given identity.

“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”

— Ephesians 6:16

Step 2: Acknowledge and Repent

Identify each flesh-based behavior and acknowledge its impact on your relationship with God.

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock…”

— Revelation 3:20

Prayer Example:

“Jesus, come into this area of my life and make me whole. I confess I have tried to handle this without Your Lordship. I surrender it to You. Forgive me. Make me whole.”

Scriptures for Repentance & Cleansing:

• 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…”

• Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God…”

• John 15:3 – “Now ye are clean through the word…”

Step 3: The Cleansed & Whole Body Scan (God’s Version - Prosperity)

Now that you have surrendered each area, use a blank body diagram and re-write what God has for you.

For every hindrance/sin/limitation you wrote earlier, write the opposite, God’s version. This is your identity in Christ: whole, restored, and prosperous!

Scriptures to Declare Over Your Wholeness:

• Isaiah 53:5 – “By His stripes we are healed.”

• Nehemiah 8:10 – “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

• 3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health…”

• Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…”

Closing Thought:

You are now walking in your new identity. What you once tolerated, you now transform. This is the power of effectual, fervent prayer - it scans, surrenders, and secures the wholeness of Christ in every area of your being.

Here is the body diagram that you can print and share with others. If you cannot print this body diagram, you can draw a body. Share and teach this!

Blessings of Re-Set in Christ Jesus!