Do We Realize the Sheer Magnitude of Prayer?

Do we really understand the sheer magnitude of prayer?

Many times we underestimate the power of prayer. And what praying accomplishes in our lives, hearts, and in the heavenly realm. 

Because believing in prayer is not the same as fully understanding what it can do. And believing is not the same as actually spending time in prayer. 

Whether it’s unprecedented days in the world or my world, I desire to spend more time with God in prayer—to anchor myself to Him. 

Even though our recent journey of my husband’s heart attack gave us a glimpse of how prayer can change things, I need the magnitude of prayer every day.

So let’s look at 7 reminders for our hearts of the sheer magnitude of P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Sheer Magnitude of Prayer

P – Proclaims the Lord’s glory and praise.

Proclaiming the Lord’s glory and praise is not just for times of corporate worship. In fact, prayer is a form of individual worship. And it’s never all about us like a kid with a wish-list of wants and give-me’s. 

Praising the Lord and glorifying His holy name is a great way to start prayer. And even pray praising Him throughout the day.

“My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day.” Psalm 71:8 (ESV)

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