PRAYER WARRIOR

“When thou liest down, thou shall not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24 (KJV)

A very difficult situation persisted for several years between people I cared about. Their behavior constantly grieved me. I’d prayed day and night for healing, but the problem kept getting worse, their conflict accelerating—their threats more hurtful. I felt my prayers were not working. I learned to keep out of it, but was miserable living beside it.

I mentioned to my friend that I felt frustrated at praying for the same situation over and over with no change or sign of improvement. “What do I do?”

“Ask Jesus for a prayer warrior to pray for you. Then leave it in His hands.”

Following her suggestion, I prayed for the Lord to ask someone to pray for me.  Surprisingly, I felt a supernatural peace. Their situation stayed the same, but I became peaceful.

Recently, while lying awake in the night—maybe too much caffeine, I decided to pray.

“Dear Lord, whoever is overcome with grief tonight, over the death of a loved one, the fear of a diagnosis of a terminal disease, or whatever is their brokenness. I lift them in prayer. I lay them at Your altar. May they come to know You personally. Wrap them in Your Love. Assure them You’re in control. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Comforted, I fell asleep. Nothing is impossible for Jesus. I learned when I indulge in the luxury of misery, I remove God’s riches from my life. Besides, the problem I’m praying to solve might be what God will use to draw them to Him.

Although they never reconciled, it’s in God Hands. I’m at peace.

Dear Lord, bring the fullness of Your gracious life to all. Amen

© 2018 Lois Gosley