Changing The Atmosphere

There's nothing worse than being in a bad atmosphere. It can lead to frustration, doubt, fear and ultimately defeat. When Jesus found himself there he prayed and that praying always changed things. He believed that anything could be altered by prayer. Maybe that's why in Luke 18:1 he stated "men ought always to pray and not faint." He knew that daily we would be faced with an atmosphere that would need changing and prayer was the way to bring it about. In light of this I think it necessary that we ask the question, "how are we doing?" Far too often we allow ourselves to exist in unfavorable circumstances because we try alternative measures while neglecting the very tool that can make a difference. S.D. Gordon has said, “You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed." In the words of another author this aspect of prayer is something that "many people believe in, some do it and others do it well." It is those who do it well that are able to change the atmosphere. You and I can be one of them. The option for change is within our reach. Why not try effectual praying?