The Power Of Prayer # 2

The apostles Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison for casting the demon out of a damsel.

"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises unto God; and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed." Acts 16:23-26

After seeing what happened, the keeper of the prison led them out, took them to his house, washed their wounds, fed them, and he and his whole family were baptized.

God can make the impossible, possible. He can make your enemies your footstool. He can turn those who were beating you down into someone who helps you to move up a little higher.

Jesus said, " With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 He also said, "... All things are possible to him that believeth." Mark 9:23

Again, we are only as powerful as our prayers. "Little prayer, little power; much prayer, much power; no prayer, no power." (Unknown) God still hears and answers prayers.

The Power Of Prayer

"Peter therefore was kept in prison; but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto
God for him." Acts 12:5

There is power in prayer. When the church is on one accord, there is power in corporate prayer.

After Herod the king had killed the apostle James, he had the apostle Peter arrested to kill him also. While Peter was in prison, the church prayed without ceasing unto God for him. Peter was chained between two soldiers, with guards posted at the door. An angel of The Lord came to Peter, his chains fell off, and the angel led him past the guards and out of prison. Acts 12:1-12

God can make the impossible, possible. Jesus said, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 He also said, "... All things are possible to him that believeth." Mark 9:23

We are only as powerful as our prayers. "Little prayer, little power; much prayer, much power; no prayer, no power." (Unknown) Prayer changes things. God still hears and answers prayers.

Prayer Is Powerful

"... The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:13-16

Prayer is a powerful thing. Prayer changes things. We are only as powerful as our prayers. "Little prayer, little power; much prayer, much power; no prayer, no power." (Unknown)

Prayer that is full of intensity and feeling produces results. Prayer is basically talking to God. It should not be the exact same words every time we pray. "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathens do ..." Matthew 6:7

As we grow in age, knowledge, and holiness, our prayers should also change. There are several model prayers which should serve as guidelines: the "now I lay me down to sleep..." children's prayer; the Lord's prayer from Matthew 6:9-13; and "ACTS", which stands for Acknowledgment, Confession, Thanksgiving, & Supplication.

Don't just say a prayer, pray a prayer. Pray daily and fervently, with meaning and feeling.

Renewed Strength

While it is good to eat healthy and to exercise, that is not the ultimate source of our strength. The true source of our physical, mental, and spiritual strength comes from God.

"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength."

"But they that wait upon The Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount us with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:29 & 31

Wit exertion and continued effort, it is possible for us to become weary and to fall. He can pick us up, sustain us, and renew our strength because He is our strength.

To keep our 'batteries fully charged', we need to make sure that we are 'plugged into' God.

"God is our refuge, and strength ..." Psalms 46:1