Read Lamentations 3:41
Prayer is more than asking God for what we need—it is a holy reminder of who we truly are and who God truly is. When we pray sincerely, we are brought face-to-face with our weakness, emptiness, and dependence upon Him.
If God gave us every blessing without leading us to prayer, we might never realize how poor and needy we really are. But through prayer, we learn humility. It becomes a mirror that reveals our hidden poverty and reminds us that every good thing we receive comes from God’s gracious hand.
The healthiest state of a Christian is not to be strong in self, but to be strong in the Lord—poor in spirit but rich in Christ, weak in flesh but mighty through God. Prayer is the pathway to that strength.
Even apart from the answers it brings, prayer itself is a blessing. Like daily exercise strengthens the body, daily prayer strengthens the soul. It lifts our hearts above the worries of earth, fills our minds with peace, and renews our strength to face the battles of life.
When we lift our hearts and hands to God, we connect our frailty to His almighty power. Prayer is the hand of faith that draws strength from heaven. It is the unseen weapon that overcomes temptation, fear, and despair. Truly, there is nothing prayer cannot do when it is offered in faith.
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16
Reflection for Today
Do I approach prayer as a lifeline to God—or as a ritual? Am I daily drawing strength and humility through time with Him?
Prayer
Gracious Father, thank You for the gift of prayer, where I can lift my heart to You and find grace and strength. Teach me to depend fully on You and not on myself. Remind me that true power and peace come only from Your presence. Help me to pray with humility, faith, and love throughout this day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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