I know that you can do anything and no plan of yours can be thwarted. —Job 42:2
God is the ultimate efficiency expert. He never wastes time, energy, or effort. His plan moves on, unhindered by time or circumstances.
Wonder of wonders, He chose to incorporate the prayers of His saints into the mechanism that moves His will. Ephesians 6:18 commands, “Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.”
Paul was confident the prayers of believers would bring about God’s will in his life. He told the church at Philippi, “I know this will lead to my salvation through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:19).
We don’t always see deliverance in this lifetime, but nothing that enters our life does so apart from God’s will. Because of this, we can pray confidently. If God calls us to pray (and He has), He will use our prayers to bring about His good and perfect plan, whatever that looks like. Through prayer, He invites us to partner with Him in His work.
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“Feeling Overwhelmed? Three Truths to Empower Your Prayers” (Lori Hatcher, ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
How does knowing that God hears and answers prayer help you keep praying in times of discouragement?