Prayer
Written by Michelle Smythers
He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. Psalm 145:19
Think about how many times you have prayed for something but haven't told anyone about it. Think about how many times you have thought about something small you would enjoy but don't want to ask for. There are times in our lives that we have what we consider urgent needs. Sometimes we pray about something that others may think are silly or insignificant. And sometimes we just think about something but don't feel like it's not really something to pray about.
Throughout the Bible we read many verses about prayer. Instructions on how to pray, where to pray and when. We hear sermons from different preachers about how important prayer is in order to have a close relationship to God. But we are also taught that prayer is not just listing all the things you want. Prayer shouldn't be used as a wish list. Prayer is an important part of our Christian walk. We use it to thank God for all His blessings in our lives. We use it to ask for guidance when we make choices impacting our families. We use it when we are hurting and desperate to feel God's love in our lives. We join in with others to agree with them for God to move in their need.
But we also have times when we feel our prayers aren't as important as someone else's. Maybe we feel they are a stronger Christian and have a better chance at reaching God. Maybe we think there are so many other important prayers going up, that God surely doesn't have time for us. When you feel this way, read Psalm 145:19. God's promise isn't just for leaders. His promise isn't just for people that have been Christians for 40 years. The small desires of our heart are not too small for God to fulfill them. He doesn't look at our desires as silly and insignificant. But He does expect us to respect and follow after Him. He expects us to cry out to Him no matter what time of day, no matter who or where you are, no matter how small or big your request. But remember that sometimes, we don't even have to ask. If we are walking close to Him, He knows the secret desires of our heart.
I want to encourage you today to work on your prayer life. I know times are busy. We have jobs and families. We have the stress of everyday life. But take time to make prayer important. Not just to have needs met, but to build a strong relationship with God. It's up to us to stay close to God. Will you make the effort today?
Last Updated: July 20, 2026
