Power of Prayer

The presence, power and authority of Christ were ever evident in the life of our church today. A few lyrics sung today as a part of our worship were, "Do you feel the darkness tremble when the saints join in one song?" As I listened to the experiences of church today I found this to be so true. During one of our church services, a pastor was so overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit he was moved to tears and another pastor stepped up. In another service the power of prayer in the name of "Jesus Christ" was discussed. A new visitor requested prayer for her military husband, currently deployed in the war, who was overdue a week in calling home. We prayed in depth for this man as well as other prayer concerns. A few hours after church this woman came to my house to witness that God heard our prayers. She told me her husband called and explained the attacks on his area had caused delays. Yet another prayer has been for a very ill grandfather. This past week that man was greeted by Christ in heaven; another prayer answered.

The movement of God and His presence in our life is often a mystery not so easily explained. Therefore, when I recognize His presence and others also witness the same, I want to make sure the world knows God is with us. I believe God answers all prayer, so the issue here is not if God responds but rather it is about our discernment of answers. Why would He ignore his children? The question is how well do we listen for God’s answer? Are our ears tuned to only a particular response from God? The answer to listening for God’s answer to prayer is to be open for His guidance and direction, unconditionally ready to accept His input.

This week, look for God's answers in your life!
Pastor Matt