If you could have one super power, which one would you choose? And more importantly, who would be the one to grant you this super power?
I always heard about the “power of prayer,” but before finding a life in Christ, I kind of rolled my eyes. It was for people like my grandmom’s friend who had a framed picture of Padre Pio on her living room wall. It was for people who traveled to places like Fatima for religious pilgrimages.
Unable to relate, I searched the world for power. It felt easier to believe what I could see. Faith was still just a word without meaning.
Prayer Power is Real
One night my husband suggested we start a prayer list, pointing out that Jesus said whenever two people come together and agree in prayer, the prayer will be answered in line with God’s will (Matthew 18:19).
We noted all the people we thought could use some “secret” prayer and then, one by one, asked God to show Himself to them, open doors, guide their steps and comfort them. We closed our eyes and took turns talking out loud to God. I felt my whole heart, soul and concentration involved. Time melted away. It was an intense interaction–one in which went far beyond the two of us.
When we finished, we both smiled and hugged. We had tears in our eyes.
And Then the Miracles Began
We saw a prayer answered in a friend’s life the following afternoon. The next day after reading a text message, I looked at my husband and shook my head–another one. It only continued from there in the following weeks and months… people fell in love, friends asked about church, doors opened, breakthrough upon breakthrough was reported, big and small. I couldn’t believe it. I could believe it.
That night was the start of an amazing prayer life we continue to learn more about. It doesn’t have an equivalent in the worldly realm; God works on a supernatural level–one that requires the true meaning of faith.
Whether you pray with another or pray alone, God answers prayers that are from the heart and in line with His will. And unanswered prayers don’t signal an uncaring God–they could prove a bigger blessing. His work takes place in our lives on different schedules and in different ways. His lessons don’t always include life as we see it best, but as He sees it best. His plans are a beautiful and perfect mystery.
The power of prayer is real, and you have access to it right now. Go by faith!
Let me know in the comments below… What’s one amazing way you’ve witnessed the power of prayer?
i am your hubands cousin.i have not seen or spoke with him since we were teenagers and took off to a place called moss landing.i pray all the time.i go to a very small church,so when i read about you saying where one or more are gathered… it really hit home. iam looking forward to reading more from you.it is very refreshing . i love jesus.if not for him i would not be alive,through god i was able to turn my very troubled life around.congrats on your baby.i will include you and david in my prayers.
thank you for lifting my spirits today carmen
Thank you Carmen– your note has lifted my spirits as well!
Your support means so much, and I’d love to meet and hear more about you. My life was totally saved by grace too… thank God. Thanks for your prayers Carmen and for reaching out.
Love, Jen
That’s a very encouraging story. I’d love to hear more about the individual stories! I’ve heard this message echoed quite a bit recently, the prayers of the righteous, especial in numbers, carry a lot of weight with God when their actions, hearts and prayers are aligned with God’s heart.
Hi Jennifer! I am a friend of David’s from JFJ and I saw your link on his facebook. I agree with everything you said. I think it’s so important for married couples to pray together. I’m glad you and David have started this legacy for your family from the beginning. I pray many generations of Johns will be blessed! I am looking forward to going back and reading your earlier entries.
The family that prays together stays together.
Leigh
Hi Jennifer,
I am visiting your blog from Twitter Moms. Thank you for sharing your experiences with prayer. It is definitely exciting to see God at work in our lives! God bless.
Linda
Hi, Jeremy! I agree that the power of prayer — especially in numbers — goes a long way. And yet there’s so much to learn. Pray for us! lol
Leigh, thank you for your encouragement and your blessing! We’re starting our day off in prayer now as well, what a great place to begin. Thanks for being such a light!
Linda–Thanks for your support, and lovely blog 🙂
thankz this article has made me SEE that we indeed have a friend in God who is willing to hear us. God bless
Please pray with me that i am going under work situation of no promtions and elevation at work . Some of my collegues were elevation to senoir postion but God has not yet answered my prayers ,
Enjoy your day ,
GOD BLESS!
I could use some powerful prayer. Plzzzzzzz pray full restoration
Of my marriage. I am so in love with my husband but he says he
does not love me like he used to. We have only been married for
16 months.
Thank u
i want God to bless and restore my marriage and bring faith peace into my heart and that of my wife and give her the faith and convence to trust in God and not in man and to bless me with good job all this i ask throught is name
Hi please pray God will open a door for me now to have my own place to lived favor with nice generous owners thank you.
thanks for your experience on that powerf
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