There have been several times at church where everyone will bow their heads to pray and there will be an overwhelming joy that is brought to me. It’s like you can feel God’s presence in the air and there is nothing more beautiful than that. It is breathtaking and overwhelming and amazing and graceful all at the same time. This moment is nearly indescribable but I think that the beauty of this moment comes from what is commonly known as ‘the power of prayer’.

There are many people, those who believe and don’t believe, that sometimes can often feel that God doesn’t hear their prayers, or isn’t paying attention to them. A lot of people don’t understand even the purpose of praying because people might think God can’t help them or won’t. It breaks my heart to hear people become discouraged and start to lose faith in the power of prayer.

I want to let everyone know how actually powerful praying can be. And it can be powerful in so many different ways. You can talk to God about anything. Even things that you can’t tell anyone else, you can tell Him. Even if He is the only one you are ever able to talk to about some things, that’s okay. God wants to hear your struggles and doubts and worries and accomplishments. He wants you to be able to talk to Him about them. And I can promise you that you will feels so much better being able to talk about those things at all.

And sometimes you may pray to Him searching for answers or insight and He will respond. Maybe sometimes not in the way you were hoping for or not obvious, but He will. And if He doesn’t, it is because He meant to not respond. God has a plan for you and sometimes unanswered prayers are one of the greatest gifts. Because sometimes you may think you know what’s best for you but God may have other plans. So just pray that God helps you through whatever situation you’re going through and trust that he will help you. Praying about something can make a huge difference and talking to God about whatever you’re going through will help you and help to build your relationship with him.

Trust in God and your prayers to him. Stop and talk to him when you get the chance and need someone to talk to. He loves you and needs you as much as you need Him. Prayers can be so powerful because God can do amazing things. Give him the chance to be a part of your life and prove to you that He can change it. Don’t lose faith in the power of a simple prayer.