Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Shut the Door
"So he went in and shut the door behind the two of them and prayed to the Lord." - 2 Kings 4:33
In 2 Kings 4, we find a testimony of the power of prayer and reliance on God regarding Elisha and the Shunammite woman. After her son, a miraculous gift from God, suddenly died, she hurried to Elisha for help. When Elisha got to the house, he entered the room where the child's body was laid. We see in 2 Kings 4:33 that Elisha "went in and shut the door behind the two of them and prayed to the Lord." We find in this verse the importance of private, dedicated prayer. Let's recognize a vital lesson from Elisha: he didn't rush into action; he did what we are all called to do: first, seek the Lord and His help. Friends, our takeaway from these verses should be a greater dependence on God and His ability than our own feeble strength.
Elisha's actions demonstrate beautifully that breakthroughs often start in quiet moments. When we close the door and enter that quiet space with God, we eliminate distractions to focus on Him, build a personal relationship with Him, and allow the Lord to work in our lives. Beloved, let me testify that carving out these moments of solitude with the Lord can be challenging in our busy lives, but they are worth it, even if you must adjust your sleep schedule to accomplish them.
Like Elisha, we should turn to God before confronting any difficulties. While writing this post, I encountered a difficult situation that troubled me before I went into that quiet space, asking God to work and meet my request. My friends, I was not surprised when God resolved the situation. I continue to praise Him and the resolution He brought about. It was a blessing and a reminder to continually call on Him and trust Him in every moment of every day. Whether we are facing personal challenges, praying for others, or seeking guidance, let's remember prayer remains our most powerful tool. Today, I encourage you to set aside time to be still with God and share the matters in your heart with Him. May we remember that God can do much more than we could ever hope or imagine.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love for us and the price You paid for our peace. Lord, thank You for our relationship with You through prayer and the peace and power that comes through it. Lord, we are grateful for the opportunity to share the desires and concerns in our hearts. Lord Jesus, thank You for hearing as we pray. Heavenly Father, we ask for Your forgiveness for the way we often neglect to come to You first. Lord, as we confess our shortcomings, we thank You for Your faithfulness. Lord, help us to be faithful in our daily relationship with You. In Jesus' name, amen.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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