Catalyst

CATALYST
James 5:16
…“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

Jennifer couldn’t believe it when seeing an ambulance carting her brother to the hospital. She tried holding her fear inside, but as soon as she got on the playground at school, she broke down. Embarrassed, she crouched down and tried stopping her sobs with fisted hands. She didn’t want anyone to notice, but Mr. Walker began to speak softly, with his hand on her back. She listened to him, catching her breath. She grabbed his hand as they both stood up. Thank you God. Was her thought response to the prayer she’d just said.

Catalyst (KAT-a-list) is a means, channel, vehicle, method, or a mechanism of getting what’s desired. Jennifer’s heart was breaking, not understanding why her brother, Destin, was in the hospital. Was he going to die? She prayed while crying on the playground, God, make Destin well, and send him home, PLEEEZE Jesus! AMEN.

How did Jennifer know that prayer is our personal catalyst for reaching the Almighty with our needs? How did she know that prayer is the fastest channel of communication with her Heavenly Father? Maybe she learned that somewhere like Sunday School, or reading her daily devotions with her Mom. But wherever she learned this life-saving method of crying out to the One Who wants to comfort, she is way ahead of many others in the game of life.

Not only with her own problems, but when she sees someone in trouble, she prays. Who taught her this? When was the last time you got on your knees and cried out to God about something other than your personal crisis? Jennifer even prays for the boys who tease her in class. She sees needs and never needs encouragement to pray for others.

Even total strangers have an unknown prayer warrior on their side. Jennifer never listened to the devil who got other kids believing his lie: problems are too big for one person’s prayers to make a difference. Don’t you believe it, either!

Take Home Nugget

The enemy wants us to believe that catastrophic problems are too big, or our puny troubles too small for our Father to care about. Almighty God is waiting to hear, bring peace, and change circumstances in any situation. He chose His children to participate in the process through prayer. Will you join God’s team by interceding for others in prayer?

We’re instructed to speak to God about anything, and everything. He’s chosen you to be on His team! God answers Knee-mail fast!

J.D. Griffith

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