Can You Get a Prayer Through?

What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.

 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:6-7).

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Prayer: an opportunity to communicate with the ALL-POWERFUL, ALL-KNOWING CREATOR/ FATHER;  a privilege we have that allows us to access the THRONE of GOD. 

I can't help but to think about the oppotunities I miss, on a daily basis, to connect with God.  I am not ashamed, I MUST confess:  I NEED theLord.  I cannot afford NOT to pray.  God is the seed, source, beginning, and end.  From Him all other things originate.  Acknowledging God through prayer, praise, and testimony builds our faith to trust Him more!!  

Are you experiencing sickness?  Are you facing financial difficulty?  Do you want to be closer to God?  Are you overwhelmed?  Are you fed up with life?  Do you need better friends?  Need help healing past hurts?  Need direction for your life?  Don't be  intimidated, turn to God in prayer.  Take time during the day to talk with God.  Clear your mind, focus on who God is in your life.  Tell Him all about your day and wait for Him to respond. It is only a matter of time and God will shift your whole perspective and work things out for your GOOD. 

Can you get a prayer through:  ^"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.  And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him".  -1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)

I have a prayer request:  Lord, please bless the women of POW.  Bless their families and loved ones. Whatever they need, meet them where they are, O Lord.  Some of these women are facing life altering trials, others just need strength to make it through their test.  Whatever it may be, God move like only you can move so they know that it was Your power, Your spirit, and Your love.  In the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen!!!