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Today's blog post: Prayer Changes Things
“Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.” James 5:16
Today's blog post: Prayer Changes Things
“Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.” James 5:16
Though it is truly a blessing
to have people to pray for us, it is important as Christians to recognize that
each of us has equal access to God through Jesus Christ, and the power of the
Holy Spirit. Whenever we pray and ask for Jesus’ help, it is always a powerful
experience whether we pray with others, have them pray for us, or
we pray for ourselves.
All of us have times have infirmity, worry, anxiety,
sadness, and fear. So what can we do about that which is beyond our control? How
can we maintain and restore balance, peace and joy in our lives in times of
adversity, against all odds? One vitally important way is through prayer as
prayer changes things. Relationships are restored, doors are opened, people are
strengthened, comforted, protected, healed through God’s abundant supply, as He
cares for all our needs in His own special time and way.
Sometimes we all need divine
intervention, and there is great relief to be found in prayer as we hand the situation
to Jesus, giving Him control. For the Bible tells us in Matthew 18:19: “Amen, I say to you, if two of you agree
on earth about anything for which
they are to pray, it shall
be granted to them by my heavenly Father.” When you turn to your ‘praying friends’ or family to
prayerfully intercede for you on your behalf, you will certainly be blessed. Prayer
really does change things. However, each of us is capable of praying and having
our prayers heard and answered. This is not relegated to a few—it is a great
privilege we all have whenever we venture into prayer.
The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very
powerful.” James 5:16
To become a righteous
person in the eyes of God, we simply need to keep on trying to discern and
follow His Will. We all have the potential to be righteous—it is a choice we
make. Though we are striving souls focused on doing God’s Will, we all fall
short. All of us. Yet, God sees our efforts and hears our anguished cries. He
knows our thoughts and actions. He wants us to trust Him with all our being in
every situation. That’s why God sent Jesus to be with us—all of humanity--to
hold our hand; and trust Him through the storms we all encounter and lead us
into eternal life.
© Copyright 2018 | Chaplain Adele M. Gill
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Chaplain
Adele M. Gill, RN, BSN, ABDA is the author of 3 books including “From Broken to Blest: Embracing the Healing
that Awaits You,’ written with Dr. Verna Benner Carson. From Broken to
Blest is now available on Amazon and Barnes at Noble in print, Nook &
Kindle versions. To order your copy, click on this link:
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