God's Glory Church

“I heard your prayer, I saw your tear! Behold, I will heal you!” — 2 Kings 20:5

“I’m having a brain scan. Please pray that it goes well.” “Pray for my children to return to church.” “Please pray for Dave who lost his wife.” Our team receives a list of similar prayer requests every week for us to pray and send a handwritten card to each person. Requests are overwhelming, and our efforts can seem small and unnoticed. Those thoughts changed when I received a thank-you card and a copy of the obituary from Dave, a husband who recently lost his wife, on the death of his beloved wife.

Jesus set the example that we should pray sincerely. He always found time to retire to prayer (Mark 1:35; 6:46; 14:32).

Hundreds of years ago, King Hezekiah of Judah also learned this lesson. He was told that the disease would soon take his life (2 Kings 20:1). In despair and bitter tears, Hezekiah “turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord” (v. 2). God’s answer was immediate. He healed Hezekiah, gave him fifteen years of life and promised to save the kingdom from the enemy (vv. 5-6). God answered his prayer not because Hezekiah lived a good life, but “for His sake and for the sake of His servant David” (v. 6). We don’t always get what we ask for, but we can be sure that God works through every prayer.

Who from your environment needs prayer support today? How to remind yourself to stop and pray more often?

Heavenly Father, thank you for hearing my prayers.

Author: Karen Pimpo