2 Chronicles 6:19
“Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:”
It is often said that every failure in the Christian life is a prayer failure. One thing that is evident in the lives of those whom God has used is the prayer life they had, and the effect it had on their ministry and life. When Solomon prayed his dedicatory prayer after building the temple, you find the power that prayer can have on an individual’s life. Let me show seven things about prayer that reveals its power.
First, there is no wrong time to pray. Solomon asked God to answer the prayers of His people day or night. Just because you have a set time to pray doesn’t mean that you have to wait for that time to pray again. A prayer should always be on the tip of your tongue at any time of the day. It should not be an uncommon thing to stop and pray at any moment of the day. Don’t limit the power of prayer to a specific time every day. Unleash the power of prayer by praying day and night.
Second, no bad request can be made in prayer. Solomon didn’t ask God only to answer a certain type of request; he asked God to answer all “supplications.” Don’t ever think that God is not interested in your request. He is interested in every concern, no matter how trivial it may seem to you.
Third, there is no sinful condition so bad that the prayer of forgiveness will not be accepted. Prayer is that avenue the Christian uses to ask God to forgive. Solomon made it clear that He wanted God to forgive His people when they prayed. It doesn’t matter how “bad” your sin may be; God will hear your plea for forgiveness if you will ask Him in prayer.
Fourth, there is no physical condition that prayer cannot help. Solomon made it clear that Israel’s physical condition could never be so bad that God couldn’t do something to help it. Always remember that God is interested in your prayer for help to better your condition or to ask strength to make it through your circumstances. Prayer is the only tool the Christian can use to set God’s help in motion.
Fifth, there is no person that prayer cannot benefit. Solomon asked God to hear even the prayer of the “stranger.” Friend, prayer is not just for the preacher, but prayer is for the Christian. Prayer is the leveling ground that makes every person equal. God doesn’t hear a prayer because of someone’s title or position, but He hears their prayer because they prayed.
Sixth, there is no turmoil that prayer cannot settle down. Solomon asked God to hear the prayer of those in war who prayed toward the temple. You will only find victory through life’s wars by getting God’s help in prayer. When your day become so tumultuous, stop and pray. It is prayer that can give you peace amongst the turbulence of the daily grind.
Seventh, there is no place where a prayer cannot be heard. Solomon asked God to hear the prayer of His children even when they were in captivity. Always remember that God can hear your prayer no matter where you may be. There is no bad place to pray. Prayer is a powerful tool for the Christian to use, be sure to use it in every place you go so that you can realize its power.