There are times we feel bad, simply put. Someone said something unkind and we are hurt. A friend or loved one is in trouble. The problems in the world seem too big. Or we seem depressed, overwelmed, angry or doubtful about what we can do in a difficult situation. At these times we ask ourselves what are we to do.
But what if each emotional discomfort in the deep privacy of our hearts, are in fact signals, even requests by God for us to pray for the person or situation that currently perplexes us? The truth is, as a Christian, if you immediately pray to completion regarding each discomfort of heart, soon you will find remarkable peace! ... Try it for one day, one week . See for yourself if what I am telling you is true.
Actually, those are the prayers that have the greatest meaning and are listened to tenderly by God. I mean the prayers from people who are made "uncomfortable", but yet pray promptly for those who have done wrong. It is the very core of Christ's message to us.
Do you see what seems to be an impossible situation? Are there people in your life who are cruel and completely unreasonable? Does it seem impossible that God could ever touch the lives of these people and change them? Have the activities of these situations effected you personally in ways that have brought you pain? Then you more than anyone will have great power in prayer. God will send a host of mighty angels to do what man cannot. All this, because you sought in an instant the power and might of God to pray the instant you were wronged or made to feel helpless. This is truly a glorious psychology. Without doubt, your life, and the lives of others, will be changed by it.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." (Matthew 5:11, NIV)
"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." (James 5:16, NIV)
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