- Power of prayer
- How to pray?
My son Robert, on the precipice of power on the Canadian Falls.
Emerald water look like thick glass, inviting tourists to dip a toe — or even take a swim. The alluring beauty of Niagara Falls belies its power — 6 million cubic feet flows in an irresistible current every minute over the crest. One-hundred-and-sixty-five feet below, as it pounds into the whirling pool, it raises a relentless thunder and mists that bathes people for 100 yards away.
Water leaping from the heights pounds the poor below, raising mists over 200 feet into the air, drenching tourists. Note the boat at the bottom that fits 200 passengers.
Behind the beauty lies true power.
Many look at prayer as a beautiful thing. They fail to perceive its weight of crushing power. Nations have been overturned. Darkness has ceded to radiant light. The onward rush of worldliness has been diverted, the press of sin blunted. Why? Because of prayer.
Oh look! How beautiful! She prays!
To the contrary, look, how powerful: she prays.
In a material world where we are taught to measure scientifically with our five senses, we can forget entirely the unmeasurable life-changing power of prayer. Just because a prayer experiment would be impossible (with one group that receives prayer and the other that does not), we tend to dismiss it.
Where science leaves off, faith picks up and continue to describe the reality of our multi-faceted existence. Pray today! Effect change. Don’t miss the power behind the beauty of prayer.
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A beautiful–powerful!–post. The analogy with the Falls is so apt I got goosebumps.
praise God!
Absolutely beautiful and reminder of God’s beautiful creation! I would love to see it in person one day.
thank the Lord!
Where science leaves off, FAITH picks up! Love that!
Good to see you!
Awesome encouragement to keep praying! I have always wanted to see Niagara….maybe one day! thanks
Go see it! It’s awesome!
Awesome post, prayer rocks!
That comment rocks! Thanks!
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Such a beautiful post, thank you for sharing.
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Beautiful post. Prayer changes things. Prayer changes us. Prayer works! It should never be neglected, but an integral part of the Christian life.
Pray without ceasing. Men ought always to pray and not to faint.
Call unto me and I will answer thee and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not.
Prayer goes straight to the heart of God. He hears every prayer.
Thanks Nin! Btw, did anyone ever tell you what a fantastic last name you have? Yours, Mike ASHcraft
When I see something like that, I always see God’s wonders in nature. He is awesome and shows it to us in many ways.
Yes indeed
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The true beauty of Prayer…
Loved!!
u r the greatest!
Yes, there is power in prayer, although we don’t always get the answer we pray for. Tuesday a wonderful soldier for Christ lost his battle with leukemia. He was only 36. He leaves behind his wife and three young children, lots of friends, and two ministries. Many people prayed for his recovery. I know God has a plan, but if there is truly power in prayer it makes one wonder why this beloved disciple wasn’t healed.
May I wonder with you? I certainly don’t pretend to have all the answers to the questions. I have a dear friend who was abused as a child. He asks — legitimately — why was he subjected to this as a defenseless and innocent child, if there’s a God? All I can do is be his friend and love him. Words cannot answer adequately or heal wounds. But I can join you in mourning. I can say I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your gentle and considerate reply. In tough times and we have tough questions I’m glad of having a strong God.
It’s ok to have and ask questions that have no answer. Stay in God.