Pray for Families (Impacting Eternity)

Greetings Prayer Warriors, 

Perhaps you sometimes wonder the value of your prayer.  “Does it really help to pray so much for my family? My prayers never seem to be answered! Just how efficacious are my  prayers?”  

The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful. James 5:16

We humans always expect a rapid response, as if the Lord is some sort of vending machine; prayer in, request answered. Yet, that isn’t typically how the Lord responds. However, He does hear and utilize every one of our prayers.

“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears turned to their prayer.” 1 Peter 3:12

When the Blessed Mother appeared in 1917 to 3 shepherd children in Fatima, she implored them,  “Pray, pray very much.  Make sacrifices for sinners. Many souls go to hell, because not one is willing to help them with sacrifice.”

While we may not see or get the response we ask for, the Lord is still using our prayers for that person’s good. Our prayers and redemptive suffering can impact the eternity of our family members. Now that should be motivating! So don’t be discouraged if the Lord has a plan larger than you can imagine. We are all in the same boat! In the end, eternity is all that matters. How the Lord leads our loved ones there is up to Him. All glory will be His! And may all patience be ours!  

Indeed we call blessed those who have persevered. James 5:11

Pray, pray, pray!  Your family celebration will be in heaven!

Peace, Joy, and Love, 

Janet

Anyone can make an impact if they pray.  Pass it on!