Title: Power In Prayer
Memorize: Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 (Nkjv)
[13] When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people,
[14] if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Message:
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us; it is a direct line of communication with Him through which we can experience His power. True prayer goes beyond mere words; it must be fervent, faith-filled, and sincere. When we pray with expectation, believing that God will answer, our prayers become powerful and effective.
Many of the miracles, signs, and wonders we see in the Body of Christ today are the results of seasons of consistent and heartfelt prayers by God’s children. Sometimes, people testify saying, “Daddy G.O. laid hands on me and said a simple prayer, and my miracle happened.” What they don’t realize is that those miracles were birthed from nights of intense prayer.
My dear child, don’t wait for emergencies before you pray. Make prayer a lifestyle, not just an occasional activity. Stay connected to God by joining physical and online prayer groups that will help you grow spiritually and keep your fire burning. May the Lord answer all your prayers speedily, in Jesus’ name.
Action Point:
Spend the next 15 minutes praying to your heavenly Father.
Hymn 6: What A Friend We Have In Jesus
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge–
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he’ll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
Bible In One Year: Mark 4:1-20, Numbers 5-6
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye