Episode Summary: Give Time To Prayer, Part Two

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Host/Speaker: Nancy Dufresne
Date: August 6, 2020

Main Theme

In this powerful episode, Nancy Dufresne delves into the critical importance of dedicating time to prayer and spiritual development. Using vivid personal stories, biblical examples, and ministry experiences, Pastor Nancy teaches listeners why merely sensing spiritual things is not enough; true victory comes from giving time to pray, to listen, and to exercise our God-given authority.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Significance of Time in Spiritual Development

• Spiritual Growth is Linked to Time Invested
  • "We can only develop spiritually as we give proper time to spiritual things." (00:08, Nancy Dufresne)
  • The reiteration that God is not the limiting factor; our willingness to devote time is.
• Less time given = less spiritual development; more time = greater growth.
• "Time is the determining factor. It’s not God that’s the determining factor. It’s how interested are we..." (00:21, Nancy Dufresne)

The Story of Dad Hagin: The High Cost of Not Giving Time

• Brother Hagin Ignoring a Spiritual Prompting
  • Brother Hagin, after busy ministry travel, sensed being thrown from a vehicle over several days but did not take extra time to pray it out.
  • He told Mrs. Hagin to put on her seatbelt out of caution, which was unusual at the time.
  • Eventually, he learned a family member had been killed in a car accident—an event he’d sensed but not addressed in prayer (03:19).
• Missed Opportunity
  • God told Brother Hagin, “The reason you missed that leading of the Spirit is because you did not give yourself enough time in the Spirit.” (08:00)
  • Insight: Sensing spiritual things is not the same as averting tragedy—action must follow (09:10).

Sensing vs. Praying Things Through

• Don’t Mistake Awareness for Accomplishment
  • "Just sensing something does not mean victory." (09:20, Nancy Dufresne)
  • Change sensed in spirit (family, ministry, etc.) must be prayed out or it may not happen.
• Spiritual leadings require time spent clarifying, praying, and responding.

Personal Testimony: Supernatural Intervention in an Accident

• Mini-Vision During Prayer
  • While praying in the Spirit, Nancy sees a toddler behind a silver SUV, at risk of being harmed (12:11).
  • She takes authority in English: “Satan, you take your hands off the life of that child…” (14:00).
• Why Authority Must Be Exercised
  • “Praying in tongues is not how you take your authority. Thank God for praying in tongues... but it will not take the place of us exercising our authority.” (16:12)
• Confirmation of the Vision
  • Months later, a babysitter in her congregation shares how a similar event occurred, but miraculously, the child was unharmed—having tire marks but no injury. (17:50)
  • “Our ability to be a co-laborer with God in prayer is just one of the greatest blessings.” (19:25)

The Role of Authority & The Right Use of Prayer

• Believers are Delegated Authority
  • “He’s expecting us to use our authority because He doesn’t have this same authority that He’s given to us. Now we’re the ones with the authority.” (22:20)
  • Psalms 115:16 cited: "Heaven is the Lord’s heaven, but the earth He’s given to the children of men." (23:00)
• Difference Between Praying in Tongues & Exercising Authority
  • Many mistakenly believe praying in tongues alone averts spiritual attack, but resisting the devil requires speaking directly and using authority.

Testimonies of Misapplied Prayer

• Tragic Example
  • Woman dreams of her nephew drowning. She prayed in the Spirit but did not take authority; the child drowned anyway. (24:45)
  • “The scriptural way is you take authority over the devil. The Bible says, resist the devil and he will flee. It doesn’t say pray in tongues and the devil will flee.” (25:30)
• Aviation Story
  • On a crashing plane, all but the co-pilot begin praying in tongues; the co-pilot takes authority and survives. (26:05)
  • Point made: Knowing and skillfully applying the appropriate kind of prayer and authority is crucial.

The Value of Persistence and Skill in Prayer

• More Time, More Revelation
  • “The more time I give to praying in the spirit... the more things God is able to show me. It’s not because praying earns it; it positions me to see some things.” (27:00)
  • Time in the Spirit likened to sightseeing: brief time, little is seen; more time, more is revealed.
• Skill in Prayer is Developed the Same as Any Skill
  • “Anyone who rises to the top in their profession… became skillful for one reason. They gave time to developing that skill. Spiritual things, we have to take time to develop.” (28:10)
  • Privileges and authority in Christ require time and investment to become effective and skillful.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Just sensing something does not mean victory.” (09:20, Nancy Dufresne)
• “God said to Dad Hagin, ‘The reason you missed that leading of the Spirit is because you did not give yourself enough time in the Spirit.’” (08:00)
• "Praying in tongues is not how you take your authority. Thank God for praying in tongues... but it will not take the place of us exercising our authority." (16:12)
• "Our ability to be a co-laborer with God in prayer is just one of the greatest blessings." (19:25)
• “He’s expecting us to use our authority because He doesn’t have this same authority that He’s given to us. Now we’re the ones with the authority.” (22:20)
• "Anyone who becomes skillful, they became skillful for one reason. They gave time." (28:10)

Notable Timestamps for Segments

• 00:08–03:19: The theme of “time” and spiritual development; introduction of Dad Hagin’s story
• 03:20–09:30: The vehicle accident premonition, missed spiritual opportunity, and lesson learned
• 12:11–19:25: Nancy’s mini-vision, authority in prayer, miraculous child survival testimony
• 22:20–24:45: The role of spiritual authority and why God expects believers to use it
• 24:45–26:10: Tragic prayers misapplied (drowning, plane story); learning the appropriate spiritual responses
• 27:00–28:10: The need for persistence, skill, and time in prayer and spiritual growth

Takeaways

• Time given to prayer and spiritual things determines the depth of spiritual growth and effectiveness.
• Sensing a spiritual warning or prompting is only the beginning; it’s essential to pray, discern, and then respond, often through the believer’s authority.
• Authority given in Christ must be consciously and scripturally exercised—praying in tongues supports, but doesn’t replace, authoritative prayer.
• Losses, missed victories, and even tragedies can result when believers do not take their place in prayer or lack understanding of their authority.
• Skillfulness in prayer and spiritual sensitivity is cultivated over time, just as in any life discipline.

This episode passionately invites believers to intentionally invest time in prayer, deepen their awareness, and act with spiritual authority for the benefit of themselves and others.