Prayer is our instant connection with the power of heaven.
In Ukraine itself, we were moved by scenes of people praying in their churches and public squares. One secular radio station had a number of Christian employees, and the station changed its programming to encourage people to pray, rather than panic. When a pastor in Kyiv, Andrei Martinov, was asked if he was nervous because his church sat squarely between Russian and Ukrainian forces, he said, “No! No. No. We just pray.”
We can learn a lot from that. How often do we tell others we will pray for them, but our mind becomes preoccupied with other thoughts, and we forget to pray for their need? Or how often do we rush to find a solution to a problem instead of bringing the problem to our Heavenly Father and asking Him for help? Our lives and the lives of those around us are filled with relationships, circumstances, and decisions that are in need of prayer each day. Instead of panicking, we can approach God’s throne, in prayer, to secure the assistance of heaven, instead of facing troubles alone.
How often is prayer our last resort? When we encounter a difficulty or when we hear of global distresses, we’re apt to run to tell someone. Perhaps we check our phones for the latest news or texts or emails. We’re eager to see what our family or friends have to say. The answers are in God's Word and wise guidance.
Most are underutilizing the power of prayer in their lives. Prayer should be our first reaction, not our last resort or afterthought. And certainly not just something we do out of habit, before we go to sleep.
Prayer is our instant connection with the power of heaven. It’s our open line to His throne, where we'll find grace to help in time of need. Elisabeth Elliot said, “Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes the link between His will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit’s prayer.”
Prayer should be our first reaction to any situation life throws our way. The more you’re in God’s Word, the more you’ll grow in Christ. When you pray, you're giving God permission to work on your behalf. Who you become, the circumstances in your life, and the core of your character, are all determined by what you talk to God about. According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears and answers prayer.
We can learn a lot from that. How often do we tell others we will pray for them, but our mind becomes preoccupied with other thoughts, and we forget to pray for their need? Or how often do we rush to find a solution to a problem instead of bringing the problem to our Heavenly Father and asking Him for help? Our lives and the lives of those around us are filled with relationships, circumstances, and decisions that are in need of prayer each day. Instead of panicking, we can approach God’s throne, in prayer, to secure the assistance of heaven, instead of facing troubles alone.
How often is prayer our last resort? When we encounter a difficulty or when we hear of global distresses, we’re apt to run to tell someone. Perhaps we check our phones for the latest news or texts or emails. We’re eager to see what our family or friends have to say. The answers are in God's Word and wise guidance.
Most are underutilizing the power of prayer in their lives. Prayer should be our first reaction, not our last resort or afterthought. And certainly not just something we do out of habit, before we go to sleep.
Prayer is our instant connection with the power of heaven. It’s our open line to His throne, where we'll find grace to help in time of need. Elisabeth Elliot said, “Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes the link between His will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit’s prayer.”
Prayer should be our first reaction to any situation life throws our way. The more you’re in God’s Word, the more you’ll grow in Christ. When you pray, you're giving God permission to work on your behalf. Who you become, the circumstances in your life, and the core of your character, are all determined by what you talk to God about. According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears and answers prayer.
