The Power Of Prayer

It seems that no matter what religion or faith you practice that there is some sort of version of prayer that is incorporated into it.  Prayer is a very powerful tool and as an evangelical Christian, prayer is very important to me.

 There are several different forms of prayer.  There is prayer of gratitude, confession, praise, worship and supplication (in which you bring your concerns and worries in prayer).  Sometimes we ask for things and sometimes we just want someone to talk to.

The most powerful prayer anyone can pray is salvation.  Salvation from sin, a life of ruin and emptiness and into a life of forgiveness, meaning and purpose.  The prayer of salvation can change someone's life dramatically.

There are also times when we come before God or whoever you are praying to and beg for mercy and ask for help in time of need.  It is prayers like these that we definitely get answers.  They might not be what we would intend them to be, but there is always an answer.

 Another powerful prayer is praying on behalf of someone; intercessory prayer.  A good example of this is when someone is deathly ill and you pray for them for God to heal them.  These are powerful prayers.

There is also something about prayer that brings comfort to the one praying.  I guess it's because you know that the One you are praying to is hearing you and knows best and has total control.  It's always relieving to lighten a burdened load off your back and be able to give it to someone else who is capable of carrying that burden for you.  Then again, you have to know for sure that whoever you pray to exists and has your best interest in mind.  I know that the God of the Bible is that way.  He has proved Himself time and time again.  What about you?  Something to think about.


Helping you get the upper hand to change your life forever,

Peter Bunn
Rising Leader

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