We kneel how weak, we rise how full of power!
Why therefore should we do ourselves this wrong,
Or others–that we are not always strong,
That we are ever overborne with care,
That we should ever weak or heartless be,
Anxious or troubled, when with us is prayer,
And joy and strength and courage are with Thee?
Effectual prayer is prayer that avails. A Scripture word tells us that “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” In the Revised Version there is a suggestive change in the rendering, making it read, “The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.” So prayer works. There are those who tell us that the effect of prayer is only subjective. You are in some trouble and plead with God to take away that which is so hard to bear. The trouble is not removed, but through your supplication you are brought into the spirit of acquiescence and no longer plead for relief. Your prayer has changed nothing in your circumstances – it has only brought your mind into accord with you condition.
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