“God Answers Prayers”
Tuesday, July 1, 2025Key Verse
“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him” (Psalms 91:15).
Text —Psalms 91:14-16
Message
In Christian assemblies globally, the hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” is sung often. Sing with me the first part of the first stanza:
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear,
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer.
The preacher, Joseph M. Scriven wrote the hymn in 1855 with the goal of comforting his ill Irish mother while in Canada. He had no idea his sincere work would be a source of comfort and inspiration for future generations. The hymn is a reminder that prayer is still a powerful and effective form of connection with God.
Psalm 91:14-16 reaffirms God’s promises of rescue, protection, answered prayers, divine presence, deliverance, honour, and a fulfilled life. It emphasises the timeless reality that God has not abandoned us. The message is clear: we are urged to pray to God for everything and honour Him in our daily lives. Prayer can cause revolutionary changes, avert dangers, uplift, strengthen, and bring about the good life.
Quote
Prayer can cause revolutionary changes
Challenge
Pray more earnestly in faith – God answers prayers.
Prayer for today
Thank you Lord, for the assurance that you answer prayers.