The Soldier of The Cross who walks in the Power of the Holy Spirit never feels powerful.
He has authority and he has confidence, but as soon as he feels powerful, he is subject to deception.
God’s Word cleanses, separates, and heals. It fuels the prayer life and it sheds light. Speaking the Word aloud clears the air and protects the Believer against the enemy's fiery darts.
We must always be learning to be more dependent. Independence and wanting to feel powerful go hand in hand.
We are passing through the wilderness, and we are moving in authority, confidence and peace -because we are learning to take up The Cross and follow Him.
It's by prayer.
Always.