Prayer!.

Prayer, I at times wonder why is seems to be such and intimidating, and unclothing word for some. Even the bible says that "the fervent prayer of a righteous man, prevailith much!" So when we pray continuously and believe our prayers are answered, yes. And if not this simple yet complex sentence doesnt make you see, then why not the miracles of the people spoken about in the bible that believeth so much and prayed fervently and received, do these help you see what is right in front of you and so simple. Most of my favorite testemonies in the bible are that of the prayers. Take Hannah for instance, so heart broken she prays. How long has she asked for a child? Tears spill over as she mutters a prayer from the depths of her soul. "Lord All-Powerfull, remember me and dont forget me. If you will give me a son, I will give him back to you all his life." Each year they would travel to shiloh to pray, worship and offer sacrafices. It was there that Hannah would plead again with the Lord for a son. Some people thought that she was drunk and accuse her, "No sir," Hannah says, troubled at his accusation. " I was telling the Lord about all my problems. I have been praying because I have many troubles and am very sad". It was that very prayer that gave her what she so desperatly wanted, a son. When all seemed hopless, Hannah perserved in prayer . Why cant we be as patient as Hannah when we pray for a specific need or desire, lets not give up. Furthermore why be so afraid of prayer, or is it not the prayer that is really intimidating but the All powerful Lord and his judgement that will come beside your prayer and weight at your heart with the fear of your sins overweighing the chance of and answered prayer. It is simply said " His love is everlasting and His mercy is neverending, Yes he is the only Judge but he manifested Himself into flesh, and lived to die for us so that our sins shall be forgiven, so why yes, fear Him as the bible warns, but not prayer.
Prayer is powerful, when we just believe, faith comes through believing, faith is the substance of things "Hoped" for and the "Evidence" of things not seen, so in lamen terms, you must believe that He is there and hearing your prayers for anything to happen.

I was told once by a family member in times of trouble i said i will and have been praying for you, and they very defensively suggested I not do that, for it would cause bad karma, what is karma, clearly there a lack of belief in the all mighty, surely we dont enjoy a life full of pain, and suffering, loss, and disapoinment. So then why not pray.

I like to say that we need not make time for praying, yet pray and make time for the rest.