When Prayer Doesn't Work

Be honest. We've all done it before. We pray and ask God to do something we really need Him to do. Whether it's praying for the recovery of a loved one, praying for a financial miracle or even praying that we don't get caught (if you REALLY want to be honest). Has there ever been times that those prayers DIDN'T work like we wanted them to? Sure there have. The reason being is that prayer is never designed to CONVINCE God to DO anything. Prayer is communication with God. You talk. He talks. Sometimes God allows difficulties to occur in our lives so that we can experience a different side of Him. Prayer isn't about manipulating God to get on your page. Prayer is about conditioning YOUR heart to be ok with HIS page. 

Matthew 6:9-10  After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Who's Covering Your Blind Spot?

The car I drive now has a feature called blind spot detection or BSD. It's a system that enables me, or anyone driving my car, to detect when a vehicle has entered a blind spot to the rear or side of the car. At first I thought it was just nice to have. Now I can't imagine driving without it. You never know how often danger is near you because it's quietly moving along with you in your blind spot. This is true in our day to day lives as well. That's why it's important to have a circle of praying friends that can have your back and see what you can't see. I can't begin to tell you how many times danger has been averted in my life because of the prayers of the righteous. Sometimes it was spiritual warfare. Other times it was just solid wisdom from someone who could see what I couldn't. Intertwine your life with people who have active prayer lives because whether you know it or not, danger is lurking in your blind spots.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 - Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

When To Take Your Hands Off And Just Let It Be

Some things in life you just have to take your hands off of and let them play out. This is not always the easiest thing to do especially when it comes to your children, family or loved ones. You can only do what you can do. For the rest, you just have to put in the hands of God. We don't always know what God's ultimate plan is for a person. Sometimes God has a person's path going through the fire to burn off some undesirable stuff and you the loved one have to PRAY to keep from interfering with what HAS to play itself out. Again, this is not always easy, but necessary. Just remember, God has you AND them covered. Just don't stop the source of your strength... prayer.

Philippians 4:6,7 - Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.