Prayer: The Need, The Power, The Gift
Ephesians 6:18 ~ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. James 5:13 ~ Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Once in a while I find myself flooded with emotion that is hard to contain. Usually it is because my heart is overwhelmed and I feel like I can no longer hold it in. This morning was one of those times. Our youngest was having a rough morning with arthritis so we decided to sit in the back of the church instead of our usual spot toward the front. We were nearing the end of our worship through music. As we were singing, I glanced around the auditorium. My heart began to fill with emotion. You see, I love these people. They are dear to me like family. As I looked around, I saw many who have prayed for us. They faithfu...