The Transformative Power of Prayer!

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6

No matter what life throws our way, the stars are always visible from the high vantage ground of prayer. Anyone who can pray in truth and Spirit to God sees the heavens as never dark. Remember, prayer was another great source of light and strength to Christ – in fact, it was one of his favorite things to do. So it’s no wonder that he told us, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20).

As Christ wandered through the desert, he must have felt tempted by the devil to give up. He was tired, dehydrated, and weak. But, he pushed through and ultimately accomplished his mission with prayer. Christ’s experience teaches us that brighter days are coming. No matter how bad things seem, we must never give up. There is always hope. The light at the end of the tunnel is always worth fighting for. We may not see the light right now, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

Matthew 7:7-8 says, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be opened.”

Whenever we feel down, we should remember Christ’s experience. He was betrayed by a friend, abandoned by most of His disciples, and crucified. Yet even in His darkest hour, Christ prayed to His Father. Christ’s example reminds us that prayer is always an important part of our lives, no matter what we are going through. When we pray, we communicate with our Heavenly Father and seek His guidance and help. In addition, prayer allows us to pour out our hearts to God and receive His comfort and strength.

In times of trial, it is reassuring to know that we can always turn to God in prayer. Let us remember Christ’s experience as He showed us that no matter how bleak things seem, we can always find hope through prayer. As long as we keep fighting, the sun will eventually come out. We may not be able to see the future, but we can trust that God is faithful and that he will bring us through our struggles. Amen. Ephesians 6:18 says, “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”

Prayer:
1. Thank you, Jesus, for your love and kindness.
2. Oh Lord, strengthening my prayer altar
3. In the name of Jesus, I overcome every obstacle meant to frustrate my breakthrough and my forward movement in this land of living in Jesus’ name. Amen