I am not ashamed to say that I am a firm believer in the power of prayer. Why? Because it works! I have seen so many answered prayers that I cannot begin to count them. I have prayed for family, friends, myself, and even strangers and seen them answered. The results have nothing to do with me. I have no power or ability to answer one single prayer. Jesus tells us to pray so I pray out of obedience to his Word. I pray through good times and bad times.
I have read countless posts on Facebook of friends requesting prayer. The requests usually come when there is a family member or friend that is in dire need of prayer. People naturally default to asking for prayer when the situation seems hopeless. Some ask for positive thoughts or wishes. I don’t personally believe in that. Prayers lifted to God are the answer!
We may not always get the answers that we are asking for. That should never discourage us from praying. Continually pray with all your heart and draw closer to God. Pray when you don’t have a particular need. He wants fellowship with you each and every day. Seek him and you will find him. Prayer works!
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) - Never stop praying.