And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. James 5:15

You often hear the statement, “there is power in prayer”. And no doubt that is true. In all my years as a Christian, I have found prayer changes things. But, what gives prayer its power? Today’s verse helps answer that question, its faith, its believing in God, it’s the confidence we have in God, knowing His way is best. When we pray, we are giving our problem to Him, totally trusting Him.

How’s your prayer power? Do you pray and not see any changes? Maybe you need to step up your faith and trust in God. “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6 When you have faith in your prayer, it gives that prayer strength to reach God’s ears. Its saying to God…”God, I am giving this _______ to you. I know you will help me work through this and bring about the best result.”

If someone asked you to do something for them, but the way they said it made it sound like they didn’t have confidence in your ability to help them…wouldn’t you be less likely to respond to their request? I think God is the same. So, with your prayer request, have faith in God, trust Him in His response and know its for your own good whatever He does with it. Lift up your prayers in confidence that God will take it and do great things in your life! Then thank Him for His answer! The power in prayer starts with you! Pray strong, pray confident, pray without ceasing! God bless friend!