the power of prayer

All day, thoughts about prayer have been on my mind. Earlier at church, GTA had a 24 hour Quest service, where prayer was the focus. and that song by Casting Crowns has truly stayed in my mind. "What if his people prayed". Listen to the words of this song, and it speaks straight to the heart of what God desires for us. If only we humble ourselves, to pray for those around us God will bless us even more abundantly. This issue has come to mind, since in the next couple of weeks our fellowships here at Western are preparing for the Christ Awareness week and the "I agree with them" campaign. Ultimately, only through the power of prayer will we be able to make an impact upon the lives of those we go to class with, sit on the bus with and eat with.
In my heart, I know that even I do not pray enough...not nearly enough. but there is still time. I am thoroughly convinced that only through each and every one of us humbling ourselves, and bringing ourselves to the foot of the cross...bringing our burdens and prayers to God, will we be able to bring to light the true glory of God. Prayer is needed , since only through prayer will we see great things happen.

"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land"
2 Chronicles 7:14

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What if his people prayed

What if the armies of the Lord
Picked up and dusted off their swords
Vowed to set the captives free
And not let satan have one more

What if the church, for heaven's sake
Finally stepped up to the plate
Took a stand upon God's promise
And stormed hell's rusty gates

Chorus:
What if His people prayed
And THOSE who bare His name
Would humbly seek His face
And Turn from their own way

And what would happen if we prayed
For those raised up to lead the way
Then maybe kids in school could pray
And unborn children see light of day

What if the life that we pursue
Came from a hunger for the truth
What if the family turned to Jesus
Stopped asking Oprah what to do

Chorus:
What if His people prayed
And THOSE who bare His name
Would humbly seek His face
And Turn from their own way

He said that they would hear
His promise has been made
He'll answer loud and clear
If only we would pray

If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray
If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray