“Prayer changes things!”

This truth has become a popular saying. We have seen God work in mighty ways through prayer. Who

can forget what happened when the entire country prayed for the NFL player who briefly died on the

football field last year?

And while God does work in mighty ways, the biggest change we see due to prayer is in us. We may

begin a prayer angry at someone, and, in the process of praying begin to confess where we went wrong.

Our situation may seem hopeless when we first speak to God; but, after He has spoken to us, we are

filled with hope.

Prayer changes us. We begin to see things the way that God sees them. We see the world through His

eyes.

So, it is not at all surprising that after putting on the armor of God in order to stand firm against the

schemes of the devil, there is one thing left to do: pray.

“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all

perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.” (Ephesians 6:18 ESV)

The Christian is to stand firm in God’s armor, with the sword of the Spirit in hand and praying at all times

in order to be alert and see things as God sees them.

Take the time to reflect. Are you standing firm against the schemes of the devil? Are you standing in

your own strength or God’s? Are you putting on all of the armor of God or just part of it? Are you

allowing God’s Word to work in your life? Are you praying? Do you see things as God sees them or as

you want them to be?

Father, thank You for providing me with all the armor I need to deal with the enemy. Help me to

remember that I am not going out in my own strength or my own wisdom – it is all Your strength and

Your wisdom. Help me to stay in Your Word and spend time with You In prayer so I will see things as You

see them. Amen



By LaRaine Rice