Many people think prayer changes things. But does it really? All religions emphasize prayer, which is a good thing. And most people have occasionally prayed, which is a good start.
But to whom are they praying? And what is the basis of their prayers? People who have prayed sometimes become discouraged. So, they will ask, Why? Why are my prayers not answered? Jesus explained, “When you pray, don’t use a lot of meaningless words, as others do. They think God will hear them because of their long prayers” (Matthew 6:7).
But for your prayers to be effective, God must be your Father. When you are born of the Spirit of God, then God becomes your Heavenly Father. Jesus said, “When you pray, you should pray to your Heavenly Father God, who will hear and answer your prayers” (Matthew 6:6). “Your Heavenly Father will give good gifts to those who ask Him” (Matthew 7:11).
However, you must pray through Jesus Christ your Lord. And you must pray in faith, trusting Father God to answer! When you pray to your Father God, by faith in Jesus’ name, then Father God will respond. God will work, which is a Grace thing!
PRAYER doesn’t work, but Father God works when we pray. So, does prayer change things? NO! Absolutely not! PRAYER does NOT change things! But God changes things—through prayer!
Jesus said, “Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full” (John 16:24). Therefore, PRAY in Jesus’ name, believe that you receive it, and you will have it.
Because . . . GOD CHANGES THINGS, THROUGH PRAYER! Yes, He does. Thank You, Jesus!!! Hallelujah! Amen!
Lewis W. Gregory © 2014
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Wed, Sep 2, 2026
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