Prayer is a vital part of the Christian faith. It’s not just something we do when we need help or when we’re in trouble. It’s a way to connect with God, to bring our hearts and minds before Him, and to seek His will and guidance in our lives.

There are many examples of people in the Bible who prayed and experienced the power of God in their lives as a result. One of the most well-known examples is the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Just before His arrest and crucifixion, Jesus went to a garden to pray. He prayed with such intensity that His sweat became like drops of blood (Luke 22:44). Even though Jesus knew the difficult road ahead of Him, He still sought God’s will and relied on His strength.

Another example is the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1.

Hannah was childless and deeply distressed, so she prayed to God and begged Him for a son. God answered her prayer, and Hannah gave birth to a son named Samuel, who became a great prophet and leader in Israel.

These stories remind us that prayer is not just about asking God for things. It’s about seeking Him, surrendering our will to His, and trusting in His goodness and power. When we pray, we open ourselves up to God’s presence and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

At The Atlanta Dream Center, we believe in the power of prayer. We encourage our members to make prayer a priority in their lives, to bring their concerns and petitions before God, and to trust in His will and guidance. We also offer opportunities for corporate prayer, where we can come together as a community and lift up our needs and praises to God.

So let’s make prayer a part of our daily routine this new year. Let’s seek God, trust in His will, and experience the power of His presence in our lives.