Prayers

May 15th – James 5:16

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James 5:16

There’s more power in your prayers than you realize. They’re not just words tossed into the air. Prayers are lifelines, arrows of faith that pierce the heavens. When you pray, heaven leans in. You may not always see the shift, but something moves in the unseen every time you whisper a prayer, cry out in desperation, or speak hope over the impossible. Your prayers carry weight because they’re heard by a God who is mighty, loving, and attentive. Don’t underestimate the impact of that quiet moment in your room, the tearful plea in the car, or the whispered “help” in the middle of the night. God is listening. And He responds. Sometimes with miracles. Other times with strength. Still others with a peace that makes no sense. But always, always with love. So pray boldly, pray honestly, and keep praying. Because your prayers matter more than you know.

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March 30th – Deuteronomy 8:18

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Deuteronomy 8:18

It’s easy to thank God when blessings overflow. When life is good, prayers are answered, and abundance surrounds us. But sometimes we forget who the blessings come from. It’s God who gives us the ability to prosper, to grow, and to receive every good thing. He is the source, not just of our provision but of our very breath. Whether we are in a season of plenty or walking through scarcity, our dependence on Him never changes.

If we only seek Him in times of need but forget Him in times of blessing, we miss the purpose of what He gives. Blessings are meant to point us back to the Giver, to deepen our gratitude, and to be used for His glory. What He provides is never just for us alone. It’s an opportunity to bless others, to serve, and to honor God with what we have. So whether your hands are full or you’re waiting for provision, fix your eyes on the One who never fails to provide. He is faithful in every season, and when the time is right, He will give exactly what you need.

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August 28th – Colossians 1:9

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Colossians 1:9

“since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you.”

Right now the world is in crisis. And that’s why more than ever, we are called to be mighty prayer warriors! Soldiers on our knees filling the heavens with our petitions. Prayers for ourselves and each other. The apostle Paul teaches there are four types of prayers we’re to use when praying both privately and publicly.  Deēseis, proseuchas, enteuxeis, and eucharistias. Translated into English, these are supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings. Supplications are those fervent pleas we make to God for immediate response. Prayers refer to all of our general petitions made to the Lord. Intercessions are those prayers from the heart where we lift up before God the needs of others. And thanksgivings are those prayers of praise for all God is, does, and blesses us with each and every day. Each type of prayer is a mighty weapon against the Enemy we should be using frequently. For nothing stops Satan faster in his tracks than when the voice of God’s people are lifted in unity to the heavens above!

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October 26th – 1 Peter 3:12

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1 Peter 3:12

God’s Promise – “I watch over you and I listen for your prayers.”

Do you ever feel invisible? Like no one sees you or what you do, not even God? While the Enemy may whisper in our ear the lie that God doesn’t care, nothing could be farther from the truth. So much so that one of the many wonderful names of God is El Roi, the God who sees me. The Lord never slumbers and He never sleeps. His eyes are always watching over the righteous. And His ears are always listening for their prayers. Think of that! As Creator of the universe, God has His hands full. But even so, not a moment goes by where He takes His eye off of us. Nor ever does He turn a deaf ear to our pleas. Instead He is always there ready, willing, and able to provide for His children. Satan would love nothing more than for us to think God has forgotten us, or that He simply doesn’t see us. But our Heavenly Father loves us more than anything. And if we truly open our eyes to the blessings around us, we’ll see his fingerprints every day.

 

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