The Power of Prayer

Today I want to share a quote on prayer from renowned Russian author, Feodor Dostoevsky. He wrote, “Be not forgetful of prayer. Every time you pray, if your prayer is sincere, there will be new feeling and new meaning in it; which will give you fresh courage, and you will understand that prayer is an education.”

Have you heard the expression, “Prayer changes things?” Many people certainly find that to be true – though not always exactly like we’d expect. Part of Dostoevsky’s point is that more often than not, prayer changes us – aligning our hearts with God’s heart.

Let us pray: Remind us again, O God, of the power of prayer. Remind us that there is wisdom and courage and guidance that we receive only by sitting in your presence. Grant us the ability to make space and time to hear your voice, and to be shaped into your image.

We pray especially today for those who need you near. We pray for men and women in the military, for law enforcement officers and all who risk their lives to serve others. We trust that you are at work even now to bring peace in its fullest sense. We give you our lives to that end; through Jesus Christ. Amen.