We must never underestimate the power of prayer. I’m not talking about the “thoughts and prayers” type of prayers, I mean when we truly pray.
The problem we have with prayer sometimes is that we think it is a means of getting what we want. Obviously we pray earnestly for our needs but ultimately the results depend on God. His will and His timing. We cannot manipulate God to get what we want.
I often feel like my prayers lack the power and effectiveness that others seem to experience. I never have these supernatural results. I struggle with doubt in how I am praying and searching for the words to use. We falsely assume there are some magical abracadabra words that will make things happen.
The Bible says that the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man gets it done. (James 5:16) I am good with the effectual and fervent part but I don't think I am righteous enough to feel confident enough to feel that I am availing much.
Regardless, I continue to pray. I have been around long enough to know that regardless of how I feel, I must not give up on prayer. We still ask, seek and knock on the door. If that’s ALL we can do then we should give it our ALL. It’s not the words that we use or don’t use but the condition of our spirit and our heart.
I have tried to have the mindset to pray until something changes. Just pray and leave the results to God. I don’t want to just pray a list but have a relationship with God so that I feel the prayer, not just speak it.
Prayer is vitally important. We must put forth our best effort. I may not do it right or like the religious people do but I just do it. It is ALL that I can do.
