Prayer can change destinies. He was out-of-control – drinking, disappearing for days. We were desperate. We chose to pray for him to come to his senses like the prodigal son in Luke 15, we needed an awakening.
Are you desperate for a loved one to turn from darkness to light, and from destruction to life?
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it,
we have not ceased to pray for you
and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will
in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,
to please Him in all respects,
bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
strengthened with all power,
according to His glorious might,
for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience;
joyously giving thanks to the Father,
who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.1
And yes, our prodigal returned to his home. As he healed, he began making healthy choices. He is now a husband, father, coach, and business owner. Prayer does change destinies.
Lauren Daigle sings this prayer for all desperate for the breath of God on dry bones.
Let us not lose heart for prayer can change the destiny of many lives. Keep praying!
Recommendations:
Praying for the Nations https://strengthwithdignity.com/praying-for-the-nations/
ACTS Prayer Model https://strengthwithdignity.com/teaching-someone-how-to-pray-acts/
Equip for Prayer https://strengthwithdignity.com/equip-for-prayer/
References:
1 Colossians 1:9-12 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
YouTube: Come Alive (Dry Bones) (Lyric Video) – Lauren Daigle. Published March 21, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P4YdXz3LAI
Bible Scriptures were retrieved October 11, 2021, from https://www.biblegateway.com #bgbg2 #BibleGateway
Every Friday, I join an online Christian writing community, Five Minute Friday. We are given a one word prompt and write – unscripted, unedited, pure free-write – for 5 minutes. The prompt this week is prayer.
24 thoughts on “Prayer Changes Lives”
I think Oswald Chambers said, Prayer changes me and I change things!
Yes, Susan, prayer does change us! And through our prayers, it makes a way for His love to change others. He is so faithful!
There is no thing as just praying it is life changing . Love the dry bones song too…. revisiting from fmf God bless x
Yes, every prayer changes a life – ours and the one we are praying for.
Keep on praying when you ain’t certain it won’t do no good.
Keep on praying like Ol’ Paint moseying on home through the woods
’cause horses is real smart, you see, and however far they roam
their big hearts will always be focused on their home sweet home,
so go an’ give Ol’Paint his head, and do the same thing when you pray;
Jim said faith without work’s dead, but that doesn’t always play
for when faith will just up and leave, like Ol’Paint, you must believe.
Yes, faith is in a Person and not based on what we see, hear, or feel. Whether we ‘see’ Him or not, He is always close. I’m thankful that even in these times of pain you are enduring, His sweet Presence is near you.
Praising God for this powerful answer to long time, tear-strewn prayers, Lisa.
He is able.
He is able, Linda, and He is faithful.
What a wonderful testimony! 🙂 Yes, prayer can be a powerful thing if only we use it – I for one, it took me many years to really grasp this concept. -Ann
Yes, it is a wonderful testimony of the power of God utilized through prayer. It’s actually about an extended family member, not an immediate family member, but the transformation was life-changing for him and his family.
Lisa thank you for sharing this powerful, insightful and encouraging post today. Touching and hope felt for me. Blessings.
FMF #18
I’m so glad you were encouraged, Paula!
Thanks so much for sharing your post at the Exploring World Religions Linkup 13 so that we can better understand each other through our religion, faith, or beliefs. Pinned!
Thank you, Dee!
Beautiful testimony.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Sandra!
Prayer does change much. Thanks for this reminder and testimony.
I’m so thankful He is faithful to answer our prayers, Theresa.
Prayer is the believer’s lifeline. 🙏
So true, Barb!
Thank you for this, Lisa! I’m amazed at the privilege God gives us to partner with Him through prayer.
It is such a privilege to partner with Him in prayer, Carlie!
Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 64. Pinned and/or shared!
Thank you, Dee!