Some may think that nothing is happening when we pray and cry out to God. God hears the prayers of the righteous, and they availeth much, according to James 5:16 in the Bible. We are not just talking into empty air space. We are speaking into God’s ear, into the heavenly realm. We are aligning ourselves with heaven to see God’s kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. When the righteous pray, we begin to destroy darkness in and around us by releasing a sound that causes heaven and creation to respond. Praying the word of God brings us into focus with force to fight the good fight of faith. Prayer is essential for producing fruit in every purpose for every believer. Prayer creates an intimate relationship with the Father that leads you into the freedom that Christ paid for on the cross. The one-on-one engagement with the Father helps us to become closer, grow bolder, and live out loud for Christ. He has given us a helper who will help us navigate and operate in the fullness of what we have been called into. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” (John 15:16). Having a consistent prayer life will build a foundation on Christ and increase your faith. Faith is the only way to please God because it shows that you believe and trust God. Praying puts us in a position for God’s provision. It is where we begin to humble ourselves, not my will but your will be done.
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane took this position and prayed, “Father, if it be your will, then take this cup from me, but nevertheless not my will be your will be done.” Jesus knew his mission would be tough. He knew what he had to endure. He had already faced betrayal of someone close to him; he was about to be humiliated, disgraced, and killed for a wicked world. It wasn’t an easy task or an easy death. IT WAS A DEATH ON A CROSS, and it came with a cost that we could not pay. None was found worthy. “For we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” (Romans 8:23) But God, in his mercy, made us fit for his Kingdom. But Jesus desire and delight were to please the Father, and that’s when prayer becomes a pastime and not past time. Prayer works because of the one you are speaking to. There is no one greater to heal, to hold, to help than the Almighty God. Praying is not a calling; it’s a call out, which means anyone can do it. We are called to pray without ceasing because it helps us to become confident in our confidant and counselor, Jesus Christ.
When we pray, we do not speak into the atmosphere where our words do not reach heaven. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2nd Chronicles 7:14). Praying to God is inviting him into your situation with his power, authority, and presence, and when he comes on the scene, he changes things. Praying aligns us with what God is doing in our lives at the time or helps us to endure what we will overcome. “Father, nevertheless, not my will but your will be done.”
PRAY TODAY.
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