The Power of Prayer

Prayer is not a conventional weapon. In fact, it is a "power-full" tool that God has given his children. The scripture teaches us that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but are mighty unto God, for the pulling down of strongholds.

God uses the humble and submissive heart of a praying saint to destroy the devices of the enemy.

When we pray, we gain direct access to the Father. We have no reason to hesitate or fear because we have help; even when we know not what to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf.

We can enter boldly into the throne room, and in doing so, we have a one-on-one encounter with the most high God. When we ask according to his will, we know that he hears us, and if we know that he hears us, we can trust that we will have those requests that we ask of him.

Jesus is our example for a powerful prayer life. When he prayed, blind eyes were opened, deaf ears could hear, the lame were able to walk, 5,000 were fed from a few fish and five loaves of bread, and the dead were raised to life again. Christ instructs us that greater work shall we do!

As prayer warriors, we know that we must give God basis for answering our prayers. Praying according to His Word, gives him reason to answer. Acknowledging his honor, his glory, his character and his sovereignty, gives him a reason to answer. Praying in the name of Jesus, gives him a reason to answer. Nurturing an intimate relationship with him, gives him a reason to answer.

Remember, God doesn't need us to pray. He could accomplish the work without us. He chooses to allow us this awesome opportunity, and we should consider it a privilege to have access to this tool to fulfill our kingdom assignments. We should gladly make supplications with thanksgiving to accomplish his will on earth.

Have you exercised your power tool today?

by Terry P. Kilgo, Assoc. Pastor