Power of Prayer

I’m going to share with you one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal: PRAYER.

I’m talking about earnest, humble supplication in the name of Jesus (Yeshua – His Hebrew name). By no means am I dishonoring the quick prayers we say before a meal, the safety prayers we whisper before getting in the car, or all the other moments we call on Heavenly Father’s love and protection. But what I mean is the kind of prayer where you come down on your knees. I know not everyone can do that; however, whether on your knees or not, display honest humility before the Lord, rejoice in His presence, and take time to listen for His answer.

We should spend time praying every day. It requires putting aside the world to feel at one with, to be in touch with, and to truly get to know our Father in Heaven.

Psalm 66:18: “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.”

Prepare yourself for prayer. When we read our Bibles daily, we learn that God abhors lying, thieving, adultery, and so many other sins. Through faith in Christ and His blood covering us, we are saved, but that doesn’t mean God suddenly likes our sin any more than He did before we found Him.

Romans 8:1-8 reminds us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, and that the Spirit has set us free from the law of sin and death. God does not want us walking according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit, because the mind of the flesh leads to death, while the mind of the Spirit brings life and peace.

Don’t forget that Satan will do everything in his power to keep us from praying. The phone will ring, the kids will need something, unexpected company may arrive, worries about work can pile up, and random thoughts will flutter through our minds distracting us. He will try to convince us that our prayers don’t matter, that we don’t have time, or that God won’t listen. Satan knows the power of prayer, and he fears what God can do through us when we are on our knees. Yet every interruption and every distraction is also an opportunity to intentionally return our focus to God, to push back against the enemy and claim our time with our Heavenly Father. Personally, I am certain that every prayer we have ever spoken has been heard and remembered by God. Even the prayers we forget to say aloud, the ones we whisper in our hearts, and the silent petitions we offer in moments of desperation, He knows them all. And He is faithful to respond in His perfect timing, using our prayers to shape our hearts, guide our steps, and accomplish His will. No distraction, no delay, and no doubt can diminish the power of coming before God with a sincere, humble heart. Always pray that His will be done and then submit to it. When we cannot find the words to express what is on our hearts, the Spirit will speak for us. Luke 12:12 says, “For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”

Jesus also taught us how to pray, warning us not to make a scene or draw attention to ourselves. Matthew 6:6–7 says, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Realize that God can and will say no. Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but Yours be done” Luke 22:42. God said no to Jesus, and He willingly went to the cross for our sins. God said no to David when he prayed for the life of his child with Bathsheba. God said no to Elijah when he asked to die in his discouragement. God said no to the Israelites who built the Golden Calf. God said no to Moses when he struck the rock twice instead of speaking to it, allowing him to see but not enter the Promised Land. God said no to Paul when he asked Him to remove the thorn in his flesh. Our Father’s will, not ours, will be done. He has a perfect plan and knows what is best for each of us.

Prayer is our most powerful connection to God. Through it, we experience His peace, receive guidance, and find strength for every challenge. Commit to daily prayer, set aside distractions, and speak honestly to God. He hears you, remembers you, and knows exactly what you need.

A Prayer for You:
Heavenly Father,
May Your Spirit guide each heart that reads these words.
Help us to pray with faith, listen with discernment,
And trust Your perfect will in every circumstance.
Fill us with Your peace, wisdom, and joy,
And draw us ever closer to You, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.