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Prayer: Essential to God's People

BIBLE illustrations of effective PRAYER

Abraham prayed for Lot's family [Gen. 18]. God sent angels to deliver them out of Sodom.

Issac prayed for Rebekah's barrenness [Gen. 25]. God opened her womb and she give birth to twins.

Jacob prayed for God's blessing [Gen. 32]. God gave him a new name - Israel.

Hannah prayed for a baby [1 Sam. 1]. God gave her a son - Samuel.

Samuel prayed for his nation [1 Sam. 8]. God gave Israel - Saul, Jonathan, David.

David prayed for direction to lead a nation [2 Sam. 2]. God made him king over Israel.

Solomon prayed for wisdom [1 Kings 3]. God gave him wisdom and strength and riches.

Elijah prayed for drought, rain, and revival [1 Kings 17,18]. God sent all three.

Our Lord prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane [Matt. 26]. He made it to, and through the Cross, to triumph over death and the grave!

Cornelius prayed for a preacher [Acts 10]. God sent Peter.

A local church prayed for Peter in prison [Acts 12]. God sent His angel to open the prison doors.

A Macedonian prayed for a missionary [Acts 16]. God sent Paul.