Today I’d like to share an excerpt from a devotional entitled “Stream in the Desert,” a book I absolutely love! This devo contains powerful, powerful truths and reminders about who God is, who we are in Him and the unleashed, unparalleled power of prayer. If you haven’t seen this devotional, it’s a must have for your arsenal — yes, arsenal!

See, you may not need this specific weapon right now but it is definitely something you will need to refer to at some point during this journey we call life. This devotional has helped me learn more about the heart of my Father. There is no more valuable weapon I can yield than to continue to learn more and more about His nature, His heart, His power, His will for me, His call, and His love! Again, just grab this one — either in hard copy or through the You Devotion App!

Now, don’t overlook the image with today’s blog. Please take a closer look at the image I created to share today. I thought it was a great way to remind us all that prayer should not only be a normal part of our daily walk but that we should also be praying BOLD prayers because we serve a powerful and victorious God who can do ALL things!

Streams in the Desert: Expectations Beyond Us

But Prayer — Acts 12:5

But prayer is the link that connects us with God. This is the bridge that spans every gulf and bears us over every abyss of danger or of need.

How significant the picture of the Apostolic Church: Peter in prison, the Jews triumphant, Herod supreme, the arena of martyrdom awaiting the dawning of the morning to drink up the apostle’s blood, and everything else against it. “But prayer was made unto God without ceasing.” And what was the sequel? The prison open, the apostle free, the Jews baffled, the wicked king eaten of worms, a spectacle of hidden retribution, and the Word of God rolling on in greater victory.

Do we know the power of our supernatural weapon? Do we dare to use it with the authority of a faith that commands as well as asks? May God baptize us with holy audacity and Divine confidence! He is not wanting great men, but He is wanting men who will dare to prove the greatness of their God. But God! But prayer! — A. B. Simpson

“Beware in your prayer, above everything, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do. Expect unexpected things, above all that we ask or think. Each time you intercede, be quiet first and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, of how He delights to hear Christ, of your place in Christ; and expect great things.” — Andrew Murray

Our Prayers Are God’s Opportunities

Are you in sorrow? Prayer can make your affliction sweet and strengthening. Are you in gladness? Prayer can add to your joy a celestial perfume. Are you in extreme danger from outward or inward enemies? Prayer can set at your right hand an angel whose touch could shatter a millstone into smaller dust than the flour it grinds, and whose glance could lay an army low. What will prayer do for you? I answer: All that God can do for you. “Ask what I shall give thee.” — Farrar

“Wrestling prayer can wonders do,
Bring relief in deepest straits;
Prayer can force a passage through
Iron bars and brazen gates.”

https://www.youdevotion.com/streams/november/2

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