I was blessed to spend some time with a few good friends last Friday night and Saturday morning in prayer and fellowship. It was quite humbling and yet encouraging to hear several charges from the word of God. We were drawn closer to the Lord as we opened our mouths and hearts in prayer. Who knows how someones life may be changed because of the time and energy spent in prayer. God moves in mighty ways and the power he has given us to pray is nothing short of miraculous and should never be taken lightly.
The Bible tells us in Luke 18:1 that men ought always to pray and not to faint. It was great to be able to laugh, cry, pray, encourage and be encouraged all in the same evening. It was sort of a kick off, if you will, of our ministry.
Hebrews 11:6 tells us that without faith it is impossible to please him. So we must pray believing that God will answer our prayers according to his will. Have you ever prayed and then said to your self, "I wonder how and when God is going to answer that one?" or "I wonder when it will happen?" Then why are we sometimes shocked when God does answer our prayers, as if to say "I can't believe it really happened. "
James 5:16 says "...the effectual fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much." Since we have the righteousness of Jesus Christ according to II Cor. 5:21, we should pray with the fervency and passion to move mountains.
Take time to pray today, I mean really pray so you can make a difference for eternity for someone. II Chron. 16:9 tells us that "the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him."
Is God waiting for you?
