Persistence and prayer go hand in hand. God calls us to pray diligently and “pray without ceasing.” Prayer has several elements worth remembering:

Prayer brings our requests to God. When we pray, we’re considering how important a matter is and why we need God’s help. We are also exercising faith that God is listening.

Prayer reminds us that we are not, by ourselves, sufficient. A message weaved throughout the entire Bible is that man is inadequate, but that God hears our prayers and answers them. He redeems us when we place our trust in Him for salvation. He gives us freedom when we ask to be set free of sin. He enables us when we’re weak. We’re not sufficient. He is.

Prayer also changes us. I may have one idea going into a time of prayer only to find that the Lord changes my mind, challenges me more deeply, or leads me to do something I hadn’t considered. 

Prayer makes the impossible possible. It opens the doors for provision. This is why James says, “You have not because you ask not.” Often, I feel impressed to pray because I don’t want to be guilty of failing to ask and trust God.

“Lord, we are asking for wisdom and provision for our Generations Project. Show us your power as we depend on Your answer.”

10,000 Blessings,

John Meador
Lead Pastor