The power of prayer

In these challenging times, the Lord has reminded me once again that prayer is indeed essential (yes, even more essential than lugaw!) For the past few weeks, I have received news about loved ones and friends dealing with COVID-19 but the one that really stood out was when one of my dear friends was rushed into the hospital due to an emergency

Feeling a sense of urgency and concern, I asked my mother if we could just give my friend a short prayer-and so, we did. Later on that same morning, around 11 am-my other friend (the one who sent me the news) updated me about her status, and I was glad to hear that she had no adverse results and will be sent home a few days later to take a rest. Here, my mother and I were so glad to hear that she's alright and I was also convicted as the Lord has shown me the power of prayer and faith, just like in the many Bible stories that I have read.

In the days that followed ahead, my mother and I also continued to pray for our loved ones and friends who were suffering from COVID-19. And by the grace of God, most of them are finally healed and have negative test results, again-all Glory to God! And also a huge thank you to our brave frontliners, you are all blessed and loved by God. 

Again, may this post remind you that no matter how small your prayers are-to God, it is a big thing and I know He is always listening to our prayers. So even if the day tells you to do this, or do that...please take a minute away from the hustle and bustle of life, and just talk to God and He will listen. 

And always remember, keep the faith and dispel your unbelief.

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Matthew 6:5-6 (NIV) | Prayer

5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Colossians 4:2

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”