Biblical Teaching on Prayer
Acts 16:25-26
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.
Pondering Point
This is a biblical example of the power of prayer, a prayer experience that led to the conversion and baptism of a jailer and his family. The power was not of Paul nor of SiIas; it wasn’t the songs they sang or the prayers themselves.
The power was in the focal point of the prayers – the God of Paul and Silas. Therein lies the power to open doors and loose chains – emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual chains. What chains have you been laboring under? Write them down and pray them off.
Prayer Prompt
Look into your world for anyone else who may be suffering under proverbial “chains” like guilt, abuse, fear, anxiety, or poor health. Ask God to loose their chains as well as yours and provide an opportunity to share a testimony of praise to God in response. And make time to listen to the Zach Williams song Chain Breaker. Here’s a look at the chorus:
If you’ve got pain
He’s a pain taker
If you feel lost
He’s a way maker
If you need freedom or saving
He’s a prison-shaking Savior
If you’ve got chains
He’s a chain breaker
~ Chorus of Zach Williams song, Chain Breaker.
Proverb for the Week
Proverbs 13:20
Walk with the wise and… what happens?
Who suffers harm?
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