The Power of Prayer

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,will guard your hearts, and your minds in Christ, Jesus.~~ Philippians 4:6-7 NIV ~~ 

"The power of prayer": these words are so familiar, yet sometimes we forget what they mean. 

Prayer is a powerful tool for communicating with our Creator; it is an opportunity to commune with the Giver of all things good. 

Prayer helps us find strength for today and hope for the future. 

Prayer is not a thing to be taken lightly or to be used infrequently. 

Is prayer an integral part of your daily life, or is it a hit-or-miss habit? 

Do you pray without ceasing, or is your prayer life an afterthought? 

The quality of your spiritual life will be in direct proportion to the quality of your prayer life. 

Prayer changes things, and it changes you. Today, instead of worrying about your next decision, ask God to lead the way. 

Don't limit your prayers to meals or to bedtime. 

Pray constantly about things great and small. God is listening, and He wants to hear from you now. 

 ~~ A Prayer ~~

Dear Lord, sometimes, amid the demands of the day, I lose perspective, and I fail to give thanks for Your blessings and for Your love. 

Today, help me to count those blessings and let me give thanks to You, Father, for Your love, for Your grace, and for Your blessings. Amen.  

A Woman of Prayer, 365 Daily Devotions - Freeman-Smith