I am still not clear on how and when prayer changes things. Since God is omnipotent and omniscience, then why would what I pray for, considering my extremely limited power and knowledge, change what He has ordained? But on the other hand, the scripture is replete with verses on the power of prayer. Even Jesus' model prayer instructed his disciples to ask God for things. I cannot believe we would be encouraged to make requests of God if those requests were not going to be met.
With all that aside, a thought did come to me this morning when I read today's verse. While the whole "prayer changes things debate" may continue to rage in my mind, I do know when I pray I am much more likely to recognize God's blessing throughout the day.
For example, two days ago, I talked to God about the first day of school. It is a hectic time fraught with multiple opportunities to loose one's cool, get frazzled and tarnish one's Christian witness. However, as I reflected back on Wednesday I realized so many pieces of the day fell into place. Technology worked, last minute adjustments were successful, I stayed calm and cool.
Now maybe these things would have happened without prayer. Maybe not. But I do know that since these things were an object of prayer, when they did happen it was a time to offer a quick prayer of thanks to God and be reminded He is involved in the minutia of life.
What does prayer change and how? Not sure. Can prayer connect us to God throughout the day? Definitely. Is that constant connection beneficial? Most assuredly.
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