Make a simple prayer of faith

"Lord, teach us to pray."

- Luke 11:1 (AMP)

Did you pray for something today? Or did you believe your prayers really didn't make a difference, so you didn't bother?

Do you wonder if God is really hearing you when you pray? Have you ever considered there's really much power behind your prayers? Do you ponder if you really know how to pray?

There's no need to be ashamed if you've answered yes to any of these questions. Throughout my lifetime, there's been times I wondered these things.

I've been praying since I was a child. I've seen many prayers answered, and some with miraculous results, yet there's times I long for a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer.

Over the years, I've studied what the Bible says about prayer. One day I came across a disciple's request to Jesus: "Lord, teach us to pray."

I liked that so much, I started asking for myself, "God, teach me to pray."

Since that time, I've listened to many teachings and read many books on prayer. I discovered the truths that there are many types of prayer. Of all the facts and principles I learned, the most important thing I obtained was the same as my mother taught me as a child - to simply express to God the things on my heart. Then, thank him and believe he hears me.

This is known as the simple prayer of faith. I read in the Bible these prayers can heal our bodies, forgive sins and more.

As a nurse, I enjoyed looking at the scientific aspect of prayer. In one study, scientists placed bacteria in two lab Petri dishes. They prayed over one of the dishes. The Petri dish that was prayed over had slow growth and, in some, spots no growth. The dish that was not prayed over was filled with bacterial growth.

This was achieved by simple prayer. This next month, let's do our own study on prayer. I'll pray for God to bless your finances, heal your bodies and resolve your relationship issues and expand you spiritually.

I ask for your prayers as well. With our faith together, let's expect miraculous results to our prayers.