He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24

 A few nights ago, my wife and I were awakened at 2:30 AM with a burden to pray. We both prayed for our families, and I even prayed for one of our kid’s extended family with the thought that someone was in trouble. Later that day we checked with all of our kids and no one reported any issues. Later in the day though, we found out that one of our extended family members had made a trip to the Emergency Room with heart issues. After being evaluated, he was released at 2:30 AM, the very same time my wife and I were burdened to pray. Thankfully he is ok and seeking medical help from a cardiologist.

 Have you ever had a similar experience, where God laid it upon your heart to pray for someone? As children of God, we are all connected to one another through His Holy Spirit living inside of us. When one of God’s children is in need, it’s like God sends out a call for His family to pray for that one individual (or group), and God answers the call because of our faithfulness to pray. I can assure you, when you are obedient to pray, God hears your prayers and answers according to the immediate need. You might not see the actual workings of God’s hand, but by faith, you can have the confidence in God that He is actually responding.

 The next time you feel a burden to pray, don’t put it off for a single moment. God is working at that very moment in a specific situation and without your prayers, who knows the negative outcome that could happen. Be faithful to pray when the call goes out to your spirit, there will always be a positive outcome for your obedience to pray. God bless!