A common misconception of people today is that miracles are things of the past that they only happened in Jesus's time on earth. That is just plain wrong. God is at work in the world today just as much as He ever was. People are being healed of their afflictions today just as they were during the Lord's ministry on earth. It is only of the devil that Christianity in general, and news of miracles in particular, are subdued. Well, some news agencies have the courage and the conviction to report news of miracles. Here is a big one: a man raised from the dead in Florida by prayer!. This is a real, documented miracle, mister. (Use your 'back' button to return here)

God tells us to be specific in our prayers of need to Him. If you've got health issues, financial worries, relationship problems, or concerns about your place with God, PRAY to Him! Just pray. It doesn't have to follow any formula, it just has to be genuine, from the heart. Ask for what you need. Don't ask just once and think that it'll either be answered or it won't--KEEP asking. Pray for others while you're at it. Pray for their needs as fervently as you pray for your own. Prayer is your direct communication line with God. You may not hear direct answers from Him, but rest assured He hears you.

It is best to pray when you're alone. Turn off any distractions and just start revealing your trials and tribulations to Him. He'll hear. He's got the best hearing in the universe--He CREATED hearing! Don't make a big show of praying in front of others. The Lord even said it is better to pray in a closet where nobody can see you, so the act of prayer is genuine, and not for impression upon others. (Likewise about charity--don't let anyone else know what you gave to charity, because then it becomes more for show and image than it is for genuine, self-less good will.) If you need a start, just say, "Lord, please help me", and the rest will follow. If you're male, remember to take off your cap or hat in reverence to Him while you pray.

When all the evils of this world threaten to mire you in their grip, just pray. Pray every day. Pray for your salvation and deliverance from whatever problems you are struggling with. Remember: even if the ENTIRE WORLD seems against you, the Lord isn't if you call out to Him. He is your advocate before Almighty God, and will be there on your behalf before Him.

Remember the saying, "Prayer can move mountains"? It's not a mere adage--it comes right from the Bible:  The Power of Prayer (bottom half of page). Use your 'back' button to return here.

So, when you're down, and feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, remember to pray. You'll be at your most earnest and honest with God at that time. You're not dead, like the man in Florida, and prayer (by another on his part) worked for him! Pray whether you're having trouble or not. Any time. Just pray. It'll get to be a habit. You'll find yourself doing it without any conscious thought. And you will find solice in it, because the One who loves you more than anyone else is the Very One Who is listening.