People call our I Care Helpline telephone prayer center by the thousands. Every day the phones are busy as our counselors take the calls of troubled and hurting people who trust in the power of prayer. They know that God is alive and wants to do good things for them, but it helps to have someone to pray and agree with you. That is why we consider this extension of our ministry so very important.

God doesn't need you to pray in order for Him to do things. Did you know that? But He chooses to open up lines of communication between us and Him, which He calls prayer. Prayer is a weapon God has given to us against the enemy. It causes God to move on our behalf, using thousands of angels if necessary, to block the plans of the enemy so our blessings can come through.

Jesus confirmed this when he said, "And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it" (John 14:13, 14, NIV). Friend, this is a personal promise to you tonight for all of the unresolved things in your life or in the lives of those you care about.

Maybe you have an unsaved loved one? Take that one to the throne of God in prayer until He releases your burden. Is there a pressing financial need? Intercede on behalf of that need, believing God to hear and answer. And, if you don't know how to express your prayer, then use your prayer language.

God made the provision of prayer for your needs. It takes some effort on your part, but your reward is in seeing that your prayers have power to change the impossible. Theresa and I are praying for you tonight. Join us now as we go to the Father.

Lord, give me words to express what is in my heart. I lift my petitions to You now, believing and expecting that my prayers are effectual this night. Thank you for the answers. In Jesus' Name, Amen.