The Power of Prayer

Recently, I ended a year and a half relationship. I felt I was too weak to handle the amount of pain that I knew would inevitably come if I broke up with him, but God gave me the courage and strength I needed to do it. Obviously, I feel sad but I am at peace, knowing that I did what I felt would only strengthen my relationship with God and eventually bring Him glory.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:9-11

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

Fear is all I felt before praying to God for help to end the relationship (e.g., fear of hurting him, fear of being alone, fear of the pain, fear of doing the wrong thing). But it was my fear that drew me to God and while experiencing this fear and anxiety, God revealed to me through Joshua 1:9 that I didn’t need to be afraid because He was with me and He would deliver me from all my fears.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:4

Through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel, I was able to discern God’s plan for my relationship. I was reminded that God does not promise us that life will be easy. In fact, He tells us that we should expect hardships (John 16:33). But we shall have hope for what’s to come and realize that the pain and sufferings we feel now are only temporary in comparison to eternity with God.

He will wipe away every tear, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away (Revelation 21:4). We are living in the “former things” right now but when God returns, He will finish sin, satan, and death and will restore all things and reconcile all things to himself.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Prayer is a powerful tool. God wants you to bring all your worries and fears to Him. He tells us to pray continuously and without ceasing.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

This is what I have been praying for recently and I hope it encourages you:

Lord, I thank you for all that you have done, are continuing to do, and will do. I know that you are always working and I know that your plans for me are good. Help me to trust you, Lord, to seek You in all things and above all else. Help me to be thankful and to rejoice in all circumstances. I don’t always understand Your will and the reasons behind certain things but I know that You are a benevolent Father, who sustains (Isaiah 46:4), fulfills (Colossians 2:10), and comforts (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Remind me that You are my shepherd and with You, I lack nothing. Thank you, Lord, amen.

It’s a short prayer but it reminds me of who God is. He is alive and working, He is kind, compassionate, and comforts those in need. He completely satisfies my thirsty soul and with Him, I lack nothing.

As I continue on this journey of healing, I recognize that I am human and it’s important to embrace the emotions that God gave me, rather than suppressing them. However, I am reminded of the hope I have because of the gospel, and that I can always depend on God. I am grateful for Him and His promises and all the people He has put in my life, who point me back to Jesus, who uplift, encourage, and inspire me to always have faith and to trust in the Lord.

If you’re reading this and you’re also going through a difficult time, remember to be gentle with yourself and acknowledge that you are human with real emotions, give yourself time to heal and recover from whatever it is that you are dealing with. During this time, I also encourage you to pray and seek God, for His will is good and pleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:2) and to rejoice because the Lord is a faithful and gracious Savior who we can find rest in and who has good plans for us (Jeremiah 29:11).

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, ‘The LORD is great!’

Psalm 40:16

This is the first power of prayer post but there will be more to come!

Also, feel free to check out my friend, Brenden Fjelsted’s Blog, he has so much wisdom about the bible and about God, I highly recommend reading: https://nogreaterway.blog/