Comfort and power through prayer

One week ago, I returned from my summer vacation. It was one of the most active ones I have had for quite awhile. I had relatives visiting from the UK and I was chaperone/tour guide. It was a great occasion especially for the teenaged boys who wanted to maximise every opportunity for good Jamaican fun and excitement. For each day I continuously asked for God's protection and guidance. All went well.



However there are three moments that stand out in my mind, and you might have guessed it...the moments when someone said, "Let us pray". I will share them with you.



On the day when my relatives were leaving, just before setting out for the airport, my landlord and his wife stood with us, we joined hands and he prayed. It was so potent and comforting. We gave thanks and asked for continued protection. It reminded me of how incomplete we are without the assurance of knowing we can totally commit every aspect of our lives to God. Nothing is too simple to talk to him about. He is concerned about every area of our lives.



My return flight was an early one, so I would have to leave home about 5:00 am. The night prior to my return, my landlord's wife again met with me and prayed. I felt like God himself was hugging me. I realised also how wonderful to have a good relationship with a landlord who has a relationship with the Master. At the end, I felt really covered and 'sheltered safe within the arms of GOD'.


I had a two hour wait for my connecting flight from Montego Bay, so I had breakfast at the airport. I went to sit at a table where only one person was sitting. He turned out to be a Canadian who was returning from a one week mission trip in Jamaica. We had a very warm converstaion and at the end before he left to board his flight, we (did you guess it?) joined hands and prayed. Whoaa...was it heartwarming. I was really feeling 'prayed up'.


There were no other points in my vacation that were so empowering. I again had the reminder that we need to pray one for another. It is no wonder that the word says we should PRAY WITHOUT CEASING-1 Thess 5:17. Friends, let us remember that God is always listening. He wants us to come into his presence and be revived and refreshed through prayer. Let us maximise the oportunities to pray for each other.


Shalom.