Prayer isn’t just a task on our to-do list—it’s a real, living connection with God Himself!
Prayer opens the door to heaven’s power and brings change to our world. It’s about being close to the One who holds everything in His hands.
Prayer shows God we’re hungry for Him; it’s how we both recover what’s lost and discover something new. It’s not just talking—it’s listening, too!
Think about it: Have you ever had a conversation where you were the only one talking, not paying attention to the other person? Sometimes, we treat prayer the same way—we pour out our needs, day after day, without pausing to hear God’s voice. Then we wonder why it feels like He isn’t speaking. But God is always speaking! We just need to quiet our hearts and listen.
Jesus showed us how to live a life of prayer. He prayed when He was alone, in public, before meals—He prayed all the time!
Mark 1:35 tells us, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.” His power to heal, raise the dead, and perform miracles came from His deep connection with the Father through prayer.
Jesus said in John 5:19-20, “The Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing… For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does.” Jesus’ miracles weren’t just random acts; they flowed from His prayer life. Prayer was His lifeline, and it should be ours too.
One of the greatest lessons about prayer comes from George Müller, a man who trusted God completely. George Müller cared for thousands of orphans in England without ever asking for a penny from people—he brought every need to God in prayer. His life shows us what happens when we pray with faith: needs are met, lives are changed, and God is glorified!
Here’s a story from Müller’s life that really touched me:
O ne morning, George Müller learned there was no food for the 300 children in his orphanage. Still, he instructed the housemother to seat the children in the dining room. He prayed, thanking God for the food they were about to receive. Moments later, there was a knock at the door. A local baker stood there and said, “Mr. Müller, I couldn’t sleep last night. I felt you needed bread this morning, so I baked three batches for you.”
Soon after, a milkman knocked, explaining that his cart had broken down right outside the orphanage. The milk would spoil before the cart could be fixed, so he offered it to the children for free. God had provided, just as Müller believed He would.
When we pray, angels move, darkness retreats, and hearts are changed. No one is stronger than their prayer life. So, let’s make prayer a lifestyle, not a last resort!
As 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray without ceasing.” Let’s keep the conversation with God going all day, every day, and watch as He works wonders in our lives.
| Consider this: This week, let us look at three key principles from George Müller’s Prayer Life Prayer as a Priority: Prayer should be our first response, not a last resort. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). Prayer with Faith: Faith is essential for powerful prayer. We build faith by knowing God’s Word and declaring His promises back to Him. This aligns our prayers with His will, which God promises to answer. “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24). Persistent Prayer: Don’t give up when answers don’t come immediately. Persistence in prayer develops perseverance, character, and hope. Sometimes the waiting period is where God builds our faith the most. “They should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). |
