God's People Pray

When Peter was imprisoned, the church didn’t protest — they prayed. Their prayers were urgent, consistent, and heartfelt. Prayer became their first response, not their last resort. How often do we treat prayer as a backup plan after everything else fails? God calls us to pray with faith, even when circumstances seem hopeless.
 
Like the believers in that Jerusalem home, we sometimes pray without truly expecting God to move. Yet, even weak prayers, when offered in faith, can move the heart of God. He delights in hearing His children cry out to Him. Prayer isn’t about convincing God to act — it’s about aligning our hearts with His will and inviting His presence into our situation.
 
Scripture:
Philippians 4:6 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
 
Application:
Set aside a few minutes each day this week to pray specifically for one person or situation that feels impossible. Pray expectantly, believing God can do the unexpected.
 
Prayer:
Lord, teach me to pray with persistence and expectation. Help me trust that You hear every word, even when I don’t see the results right away. Strengthen my faith to keep praying until the miracle comes.