The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second. Just think: God hears you even faster than that! And consider His power. Individuals can make a difference, and unified groups can accomplish great things, but God can do even more.

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you.

II Thessalonians 3:1

Paul knew the power of prayer. He saw it in Thessalonica. “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers,” and “your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything.” (I Thessalonians 1:2, 8) He solicited their prayers to speed along the gospel. Paul’s success in Macedonia and Achaia was due largely to their prayers and actions. “For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” (I Thessalonians 1:9)

Spending time in prayer can accomplish more than what man can do in a lifetime on his own. Pray for this nation…that the gospel will be preached, the lost saved, and that its leaders and citizens will grow closer to God and do the work He calls them to do.

Recommended Reading: John 15:1-17