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The Power of Prayer
By: Mae Archila
Thursday, September 10, 2026
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3
God's children have unlimited access to their Heavenly Father. This means as we talk to Him, we can petition Him for divine help. But we must strike a balance between asking Him to meet our needs, praising Him, and proclaiming His greatness. In other words, our requests must be made after we acknowledge who God is.
When I was a new believer, one of the first bible studies I took was learning how to write prayers from scripture. Later, as a teacher in a Christian school, I was able to model this method of prayer to my students. As the children shared their prayer requests with the class, we would ask ourselves what God’s Word said about their petitions. It's a beautiful thing to see children wrapping their prayers in the language of Scripture!
Here's a few samples:
• Pray in Faith. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6
• Pray with forgiveness. “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive your sins.” Mark 11:25
• Pray God’s will. This is the confidence we have in approaching God, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 1 John 5:14
• Pray in agreement. “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:19
• Pray with authority. “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” Luke 10:19
• Pray with expectancy. Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20
The commands and principles in God's Word are vital for every stage of life. Knowing God's Word and then praying it will help us put His wonder-working power into action. But as we pray, let’s make sure we reflect on God's grace, mercy, and divine power.
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)