Shattering news, desperate situations, hopeless perspectives, challenges, etc. sometimes make us feel as if we are all alone. But the truth is completely different. Jesus is far above all the world’s challenges and problems. And you have access to his solutions and his help. Turn your challenges into prayers. Bring your concerns to Jesus in prayer and let him know, what bothers you. One prayer has the power to change your life.
O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. Psalms 65,2
Your loving heavenly Father hears your prayer. He hears and answers your prayers. Through Jesus you can come freely before the throne of God. You can come boldly to your heavenly Father and let him know your concerns. That’s what Esther did with king Ahasuerus. Do you know how we reacted? He held out the golden scepter to Esther and assured her, that whatever she asks of him, it will be given to her. Holding out the golden scepter meant that Esther found grace in the eyes of the king. If he didn’t hold out the scepter, she would have died. King Ahasuerus is a picture of the heavenly Father, Esther is a picture of the believer and the golden scepter is a picture of Jesus Christ. Whenever you make your concerns known to God, the golden scepter, Jesus, will be held out to you and you will always find grace in the eyes of the heavenly Father. Because Jesus paid the price for it.
But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. Micah 7,7
One prayer has the power to change your life. One prayer has the power to turn frustrations and discouragement into lasting breakthroughs and victory. One prayer has the power to heal broken relationships. One prayer has the power to heal your body. One prayer has the power to turn despair into confidence. Whatever it is, say a prayer and let Jesus know what bothers you. It’s not your job to find a solution, change the circumstances or think of a good strategy. Your job is to bring your concerns to Jesus through prayer and then let him take over, so he can defeat the giants in your life. Than these giants are piddling dwarfs in Jesus’ sight and they can not stand against him. The victory of Jesus is your victory! Even if you don’t see change or a breakthrough right away, this verse is God’s promise to you that he will hear you and change your circumstances. Stick to Jesus and remind yourself that he hears you and fights for you.
“Fear not, for you will not be ashamed; be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced; for you will forget the shame of your youth, and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more. Isaiah 54,4
When you trust Jesus, you will never ever be ashamed. He keeps his promises. People may make fun of you, because you trust Jesus and don’t trust your own abilities or human possibilities. But Jesus has the last word. He promised that you will not be disgraced. Because he himself will make sure that his promises will become a reality in your life and you will walk victoriously through life. Forget about the past and look forward to the glorious future Jesus is giving you. One prayer has the power to change your life!