WHEN LEADERS PRAY

“It is a wonderful historic fact that men of prayer have always been men of power in the world. If you are debating with some friend in the workshop, be sure and ask him why it is that the men of power in the world have always been the men of prayer” —

—Bishop Winnington Ingram

Prayer changes everything. It will change your circumstances, and it can change America. It can change your heart and it can bring healing and deliverance. America needs healing. 

Daniel took a chance and made a stand when he refused to obey the Babylonian king who ordered him not to petition God or king for thirty days. We know from the Bible that the penalty was to be thrown into the lion’s den. Daniel chose to ignore the edict. “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime” (Daniel 6:10).

Daniel had a practice of prayer and continued to do so, ignoring the edict. What was the result? He was thrown to the lions. God wasn’t caught off-guard by Daniel’s actions and responded by sending an angel into the den of lions with Daniel and locked their mouths so that not a hair on precious Daniel’s head was touched. Daniel was fully delivered from harm. Deliverance comes today through the same path—the one of prayer. 

There is power in the Blood of Jesus–the finished work on Calvary. We have protection, we are purged, and we are delivered by the Blood of Jesus. A right relationship with Jesus moves us to prayer 24/7 from the heart. 

The story of Daniel is a great illustration for us today; one where, despite our circumstances, we don’t forget God. Our prayers are heard by God–and we have assurance, even in the midst of evil, that God will answer our prayers as well.

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BOOKS BY DR. DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI (available on-line on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.) 

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)…learn what to do in times of crisis, how to pray with a right heart, and watch God deliver you. Learn how to move from drama to destiny, pain to purpose, a mess to a message, and a trial to triumph through prayer and a relationship with God.

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days at the Mercy Seat)…a modern day resurrection story and examples of God’s divine intervention–that will keep you turning the pages and give you hope to believe God for whatever you are facing.

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)…a must read for everyone.