Prayer

I have seen answers to prayer and believe that God hears our prayers.  We usually pray when a big struggle comes our way, but we can also talk to God even when there are no troubles at all.  God is our Lord and Savior, but is also our friend.  Friends like to hear from us often....and so does God.  You first have to believe that God will hear you and that He will answer your requests.  I know there are some that don't believe that God even exists so they don't have any reason to pray.  My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will tug on those hearts to be receptive to God's call.  The Bible says that God loves us and will listen to our prayers:

2 Chronicles 7:14 
If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Proverbs 15:29
The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Matthew 21:22
And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

If God loved us enough to send His one and only Son to the cross to die for us, I know He will hear our prayers.  If you are struggling right now and need God's listening ear and His help, just talk to Him.  He made us and can do anything.  He can help you!

Here are a couple of my favorite songs that share how powerful prayers can be.

What if His People Prayed - by Casting Crowns

When We Pray - by Tauren Wells