Mother’s Day 2026

Mother’s Day 2026

Prayer Point 213 - May 4, 2026

With Mother’s Day in mind, I reached out to my Mom recently to ask if there were any times she prayed and truly felt God undeniably answered. Without hesitation, she recalled praying for my younger brother who was born gravely ill. He lost a heartbeat twice before eventually pulling through by the grace of God. Our miracle-baby brother now has a wonderful wife and children today. You know, we don’t always receive answers to prayer like we want, but sometimes we do. Miracles do happen, and often in answer to asking for them. I hope all of the moms listening today have a very happy Mother’s Day, and are encouraged to keep praying. You are very special, and God is listening when you talk to Him. Now that’s something to pray about!

Jesus’ Charge To Watch And Pray

Jesus’ Charge To Watch And Pray

Prayer Point 191 - October 21, 2024

Three times in the gospels we read of Jesus charging His disciples to “watch and pray.” To watch means to be aware or pay attention to what’s going on around us and in the world. To pray simply means to respond prayerfully to what we see transpiring. Many today are not paying attention, and others are not responding prayerfully. As Christians, we must avoid both temptations. Not paying attention and not praying are like two ditches on either side of the road of obedience. As world events become more volatile, may we become more prayerful than ever before. God promises to powerfully intervene as we do. Now that’s something to pray about!

Billy Graham On Answers To Prayer

Billy Graham On Answers To Prayer

Prayer Point 190 - October 14, 2024

The late evangelist Billy Graham once said that “Heaven is full of answers to prayer for which no one ever bothered to ask.” Though Billy is now with the Lord, his voice of wisdom and insight lives on, particularly in this quote. How many things is God waiting to do for us, and through us, if we would but pray? How many mercies and miracles are in His divine storehouse just waiting to be poured out when He hears His people praying. Questions like these are important to ponder. I don’t want to get to Heaven one day and realize I missed out on so much because I asked for so little. Friend, let’s bother to ask, and not miss out on any of the answers God has for us. Now that’s something to pray about!

The Wise Prayer Of Agur For Honesty And Modesty

The Wise Prayer Of Agur For Honesty And Modesty

Prayer Point 189 - September 30, 2024

Have you ever read the wise prayer of Agur in Proverbs chapter 30? It’s one of those short prayers tucked away in an almost obscure part of Scripture, but certainly worth much consideration. Talking to two of his friends, Agur begins to pray and ask God for two main things: that falsehood and lies would be removed far from Him, and that he would be given neither poverty nor riches. This wise man’s prayer was essentially for a humble life of honesty and modesty so that he could honor God most fully. Let me pass along a challenge to you. As you spend time alone with God this week, consider Agur’s prayer, and then make it your own. Now that’s something to pray about!

Overcoming Temptations

Overcoming Temptations

Prayer Point 188 - September 23, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to overcome difficult temptations? The fast-paced, high-tech world we live in today offers all sorts of ways to compromise our faith. I often think of what Jesus said to His disciples: “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41, Mark 14:38). Both Matthew and Mark note this remarkable truth connecting prayer to overcoming temptation. No matter how badly we want to get past our sinful tendencies, Jesus made clear that we are hard-pressed to follow through on it without being prayerful. So, let’s make this important part of our faith a renewed priority, and see the grace to walk in greater victory grow in our life. Now that’s something to pray about!