“Prayer is the shaping force of history” says T.W. Hunt. What do you think of that? If you have read the Bible very much, you would certainly come to that conclusion about biblical times. Even today, many world-influencing people have said that prayer shaped their lives.
In recent history, the collapse of “the Wall” that separated East and West Germany without a shot being fired was certainly prayer-rooted. Indeed, the collapse of Communism all over the world can be traced to faithful Christians praying. What about the overthrow of the Marcos regime in the Philippines by “flower power” that was powered by prayer?
A shaping force in history? Could that be true in your life? Someone said, “more things are accomplished through prayer than this world dreams of.” I have seen people that I have prayed for over many years suddenly turn to the Lord and be converted for no apparent reason, but God had been able to finally break through their hardness. “Morning, noon, and night I will pray.” (Psalm 55:17)
What a great outlook! Basically, there are three kinds of people: those who don’t pray, those who pray in times of crisis, and those who “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:12) because Jesus is living in them and they appreciate this sweet relationship. Frankly, every person would be blessed imitating the disciples when they said, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1)
You can go to the Lord and he will teach you or direct you to a class where people are learning to pray. Jesus died on the cross to make personal communication with God possible for everyone. He is now available to be your Mediator.
If you have children or grandchildren, there is no better wall of protection that you could build around them as they grow up than to pray for them and with them daily.
Take time to pray today. Then keep it up daily.
“Lord, I am so hardheaded and stubborn. Help me to take you seriously
about this invitation to talk to you about everything in my life. Amen”
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