It is so fun to see God show up in a big way. And to see what power there is in prayer.
I texted two of my girlfriends yesterday and asked them to pray for me. My ex-husband was coming to pick up my son, Zac. The ex had said some very ugly things on the phone to Zac and to me, but my sweet son decided to go with his father anyway. I was super angry at my ex and was a little disappointed that Zac was still going to go. I was grumbling all sorts of nonsense in my head and plotting the demise of my children's father. Silly, childish, and yucky. So I called my girls....and they prayed.
When the ex got to town and picked Zac up, I just smiled and hugged my son and was polite to his dad. It wasn't until much later yesterday evening that I even remembered I had all sorts of evil plans!!! I was about to grumble at myself for missing my chance at revenge, when a small voice reminded me that I had asked my friends to pray. I'm sure they did not pray for my ex-husband to be wiped off the earth. I'm sure they prayed for God to show up. And He did! My silence was probably more unsettling to my ex than any of my silly rantings would have been. And had I not told my girlfriends about my anger in the first place, I don't know if I could have even done the right thing! I am grateful for faithful friends and a big, big God.
Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
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