Prayer that Releases Power
Published: Fri, 01/22/10
Perhaps the reason is that your prayers lack power. But the good news is that you can turn the power on at any time. The secret is to follow a little known key that Jesus taught.
In Mark 10:15, he says: "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
What does it mean to be like a little child?
Little children need to be led. They need the parent's loving instruction to tell them what to do, how to act, and where to go. The parent must lead them for their own good.
Little children who do not receive this training end up insecure, undisciplined, anxious, and angry.
In your prayer life, do you spend all of your time asking God for what you need? Or do you take some of that time to listen, expecting to receive instructions from him like a little child?
You see, the power of prayer is in following the instruction that God gives you. If you are not seeing change, it is probably because you did not.
And nothing will change in your life until you do!
Prayer that releases power brings the kingdom of God into your life. Expect three benefits according to Romans 14:17: "for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."
Acting in righteousness means you are empowered to do what God thinks is right. And peace and joy will follow!
To remind you of this principle, my fiancé' Mike and I updated our unique "Stop, Drop, and Pray" magnet. We want this magnet to be on the refrigerator of every person in the world who follows Christ because we know that prayer releases power!
Eva O. of Robstown, Texas agrees. She ordered 15 magnets for her couples group at church because she wanted them as a reminder to "inspire each other to seek the Lord through prayer for guidance in our marriages and to help us and others live lasting, fulfilling and loving relationships."
Isn't that wonderful? Can you imagine how the world would change if every person did the same?
If you agree, click here to learn about the magnets and how you can get a discount.
P.S. At our website, www.stopdroppray.com, you can also see the story about how Mike and I came up with the magnet idea. It is truly amazing!