Does God actually change life’s circumstances when we pray?
Does prayer make a difference?
Does it really matter whether or not we pray?
In the 12thchapter of the book of Acts, the Apostle Peter was miraculously released from prison by an angel of God. Verse 5 tells us that “The church was fervently praying for Peter.”
What would have happened if the church had not prayed? Have you ever thought about that? Would things have ended the same way?
I suspect not. I believe things might have ended very differently.
Of course we’ll never know, but that’s my guess.
Jesus prayed often. He rose early in the morning and prayed.
He withdrew by himself and prayed.
He prayed for others.
And he prayed for himself.
Why did he do that?
He prayed because prayer matters.
He told the Apostle Peter in Luke 22:32 that he prayed for him “that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Why did Jesus specifically pray for Peter this way? He prayed for him because prayer matters.
It changes things.
It makes a difference whether or not we pray.
Our prayers have an impact on the world around us.
The book of James tells us that “You have not because you ask not.”
Are there healings that could happen if you prayed?
Are there marriages that could be mended if you prayed?
Are there lives that could be impacted, if you would but pray?
Might prayer change the way you live?
I believe so.
The bible is full of examples of changed lives because of God’s working power through prayer.
Prayer makes a difference because God makes the difference.
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You can have an impact on your world around you.
You can make a difference.
What if you prayed?