16th January 2025
The Power of Prayer
Key Verse:
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16
Prayer is one of the most powerful gifts God has given us. It’s not just a routine or something we do before meals or bedtime—it’s our direct line to the Creator of the universe. Through prayer, we can ask for help, seek guidance, thank God for His blessings, and experience His peace. James 5:16 reminds us that prayer is not just meaningful; it’s powerful and effective.
Look at Elijah, for example. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah prayed for rain after a long drought. He didn’t just pray once and give up; he prayed persistently, seven times, until he saw a small cloud in the distance. Eventually, a heavy rain came, proving that God heard Elijah’s prayer and responded in His perfect timing.
In our life , we can experience the same power of prayer. A mother praying for her sick child, a student asking for wisdom during exams, or someone seeking peace in the midst of chaos—all these prayers matter to God. Sometimes, the answer comes immediately, while other times, it requires patience and faith. Either way, prayer has the power to transform our hearts and our circumstances.
Jesus Himself. Before facing the cross, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39). He was overwhelmed with sorrow, but through prayer, He surrendered to God’s will and found the strength to endure. If Jesus, the Son of God, relied on prayer, how much more should we?
Prayer isn’t just about asking for things. It’s also about building a relationship with God. Imagine a friend you only talk to when you need something—that relationship wouldn’t be very deep. In the same way, God wants us to talk to Him about everything—our joys, struggles, fears, and dreams. Philippians 4:6 encourages us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
When we pray, we align our hearts with God’s will. We may not always get the answer we want, but we can trust that God hears us and is working for our good. Just like a loving parent, God knows what’s best for us, even when we don’t understand His plan.
Confession:
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. Make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms your life. God is always ready to listen—are you ready to talk to Him? Yes I AM..
Thank you Daddy for today’s devotional
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him hallelujah glory to our God , “if there is a man to pray, there is a God to answer” expresses the belief that a higher power listens to and responds to prayers. More anointing sir 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek GOD in every, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace , guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. GOD is always ready to listen and I am ready to talk to Him. Thank you ABBA ❤️ because I know you know best so I’ll rest in your love ❤️
Thank you Papa, thank you Minister of the week, increased grace and strength.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way, because He has already promised me in Psalm 91 that when I call Him, He will answer.
Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. I refuse to be lazy to talk to my father. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him, hence, if there is a God to pray, there is a God to answer.
This is my assurance and this is my confession.
Thank you pastor for this encouraging devotional. More grace sir 🙏
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
Thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion.
More grace sir .
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. God answers my prayers in His own perfect way and time. This gives me peace and strength and ensures my relationship with God .
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir.
I want to have a relationship with God that is very deep. I will talk to , God about everything—my joys, struggles, fears, and dreams. Philippians 4:6 encourages us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotion. More grace sir. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I DECLARE THAT PRAYER IS POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE. I WILL SEEK GOD IN EVERY SITUATION, KNOWING THAT HE HEARS ME AND ANSWERS IN HIS PERFECT WAY. THROUGH PRAYER, I WILL EXPERIENCE HIS PEACE, GUIDANCE, AND STRENGTH. I WILL MAKE PRAYER A DAILY HABIT, AND WATCH HOW IT TRANSFORMS MY LIFE. GOD IS ALWAYS READY TO LISTEN AND I’M READY TO TALK TO HIM.
Thank You so much Pastor Enoch, I am blessed by this devotion.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.Halleluyah .Amen. God bless you Sir.
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16
it’s our direct line to the Creator of the universe. Through prayer, we can ask for help, seek guidance, thank God for His blessings, and experience His peace. James 5:16 reminds us that prayer is not just meaningful; it’s powerful and effective.
THIS LET’S ME KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE A DAILY ROUTINE OF COMMUNICATION AS OUR LIFESTYLE WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. HALLELUJAH GLORY BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY JEHOVAH WHO LOVES WHEN I DAILY SPEAK TO HIM IN PRAYER.
GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL MY DEAREST PASTOR. GRACE UPON GRACE AND STRENGTH UPON STRENGTH AND SUPERNATURAL INCREASE ALL ROUND SIR.
I LOVE AND CELEBRATE YOU SIR. SHALOM
CONFESSION
I DECLARE THAT PRAYER IS POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE. I WILL SEEK GOD IN EVERY SITUATION, KNOWING THAT HE HEARS ME AND ANSWERS IN HIS PERFECT WAY. THROUGH PRAYER, I WILL EXPERIENCE HIS PEACE, GUIDANCE, AND STRENGTH. I WILL MAKE PRAYER A DAILY HABIT, AND WATCH HOW IT TRANSFORMS MY LIFE. GOD IS ALWAYS READY TO LISTEN AND I’M READY TO TALK TO HIM.
Me ought to pray and not to faint. Family that prays together stays together. The powerful tool to God’s presence.
Thank you so much sir for this wonderful devotion.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. God answers my prayers in His own perfect way and time. Prayer gives me peace of mind and strength and ensures my relationship with God.
Confession:
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
Thank you so much Papa for this exposition on prayer. God bless you Sir.
Shalom my Father
declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotional🙏
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
Good morning and thank you my pastor
Always remain blessed sir
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms your life. God is always ready to listen & I am ready to talk to him. Thank you daddy
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms your life. God is always ready to listen & I am ready to talk to him. Thank you Papa
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen and I am ready to talk to Him.
Thank you for today’s devotion.
We give God thanks 🙏🏾
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.🙏🙏
Thank you papa
Prayer goes beyond just asking. It is the act communicating with God where we draw strength, and seek guidance also. Parayer may be answered immediately or may require patience and faith but that doesn’t reduce its potency.
Thank you Papa
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Thank you Pastor for this uplifting devotional.🙏
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Amen.
Thank you for this timely devotion and important reminder to never give up on the power of prayer. Thank you Pastor
declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Thank you so much for the Devotion Papa ,God bless you Sir🙏🔥.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS UPLIFTING AND POWERFUL DEVOTION.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength.
Thank you so much papa.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
Thank you sir for the message
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
The effective fervent prayer of a righteous Man makes power available.
Good morning Sir and thank you for this devotional
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion. More increased grace and favour Sir.
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Amen and amen, thank you so much for this devotion Sir 🌻✝️🙏🏾🎆
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. Thank you Pastor- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him. To God be the glory
Thank you so much sir 🙏
Confession:
I declare that prayer is powerful and effective. I will seek God in every situation, knowing that He hears me and answers in His perfect way. Through prayer, I will experience His peace, guidance, and strength. I will make prayer a daily habit, and watch how it transforms my life. God is always ready to listen & I’m ready to talk to Him.
Thank you so much Pastor for this devotional🙏🏾✝️❤️🎆😇.