By: Hayley de Ridder

The power of prayer absolutely overwhelms me! I still find it difficult to comprehend that the King of Kings and Lord of Lords wants and desires to hear every cry of my heart. That sort of love is incomprehensible.
Recently I have had the opportunity to witness that power in the prayer room after Frontline on Sunday nights. I can not even begin to describe how honored I have felt to have a crippled fellow believer sit before me, pour out their heart, and ask for my prayers. One night in particular stands out vividly.

 
Todd Phillips had just preached his sermon on Suicide and, in all honesty, I was fairly convinced that I was not cut out to be in that room after such a serious topic. However, God is supremely faithful and His grace is sufficient in our times of weakness. A woman walked in and I immediately felt the sadness and saw the utter depravity on her face. She slumped into the chair beside me and tears began to stream down her face. In a matter of moments she began to reveal that she was contemplating her worth, struggling with severe depression and utter hopelessness. My heart felt heavy, and honestly, I had no idea what to do or say. Again, in our weakness, He is strong – so I began to pray. I prayed for a good 10 minutes for that precious woman before me. I prayed for her spirit and for the spiritual warfare that was raging within her. I prayed for her heart and for a new courage that could not be imagined. And I just kept praying…

 
I wish I could describe to you the way that woman walked out of the prayer room that night. She had arrived utterly broken yet she left with her head held high and a new determination within her. She left with strength. THAT is the power of prayer. THAT is the power of Christ. THAT is the power of a God who loves us so much that He carries our burdens for us!!