God is not the Wizard of Oz or a Magician with a Magic Wand

Someone told me on yesterday, that “No Prayer Helps” in other words they let me know that “Prayer Doesn’t Work”. My answer to them is that "Prayer Works". Prayer moves the hand of God. God is not the Wizard of Oz, nor is God a Magician with a magic wand to grant our every wish and whim. We also play a part in God answering our prayers.

The Bible Tells Us…

James 5:16 (KJV): The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (Avail means advantage toward attainment of a goal or purpose.)

A righteous person’s prayers are powerful, effective, produces wonderful results.

Psalm 37:4 (KJV): Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Matthew 6:33-3 (KJV): But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Let’s Pray: God I ask You in Jesus’ name teach and instruct me through Your Word how to delight myself in You, seek first the Kingdom of God and Your righteousness, and live a righteous life. God I can’t do this in my own strength. I need your help. I need Your strength. Help and strengthen me Lord Jesus to accomplish this awesome goal for my life. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of this prayer and all those I love and care about. God Thank You! Amen!

Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., B.S., BCPCLC
Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach

 

[The Encourager]

Prayer will become effective when we stop using it as a substitute for obedience.

 

[The Encourager]

I have lived to thank God that not all my prayers have been answered. — Jean Ingelow

 

[The Encourager]

We can be tired, weary, and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength. — Charles Stanley

 

[The Encourager]

Work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow. — Benjamin Franklin

 

[The Encourager]

 

[The Encourager]

Correction on a statement I wrote: Someone who has a strong intimate ever-growing walk and relationship with God would...not say that Prayer Don't Work and if they really believe that Prayer Don't Work they would not ask for prayer.

Keep On Praying for that person that they will mature in Christ Jesus and continue and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus.

 

[The Encourager]

Prayer will become effective when we stop using it as a substitute for obedience. – A.W. Tozer

Let’s Pray: God I ask in Jesus’ name, never let me and the sender of this message use prayer as a substitute for obedience to You and Your Word. Help and strengthen each of us to always and forever walk in obedience to Your Word and Will for each of our lives. Thank You Jesus. Amen!

Have A Blessed Great Day!
Ms. Linda

 

[SisterDonna]

Beautiful quotes. God bless you for sharing all of them. Prayer works. Jesus told each one of us to pray witout ceasing. Pray for one another. So, wherever we are, whatever we are doing, just bow your head down and call on the Lord. He hears the deepest desire of our heart. He will save the souls of all your loved ones and those you know they are living so far away from Jesus.

 

[TJS]

Amen, Amen, Amen. Thank you GOD

 

[Saraha]

I agree. Prayer does work. Thanks again sister God bless you