Prayer is Powerful

Scripture teaches, and reminds us periodically, that God hears our prayers. So, prayer is an important part of our faith journeys. Whether we are awed by the beauty of nature or in need of assistance because of distress or full of praise and thanksgiving, James says prayer is the appropriate response. Prayer is powerful; its power resides in its ability to change us. We are sometimes mistaken in our thinking that prayer will lead God to change God’s mind or actions. Maybe if we just pray enough or say the right words. But prayer changes us, not God. Prayer aligns us with God and God’s work unfolding all around us.