The Power of Prayer

For the last 10 years I have suffered from chronic migraines. You all know the feeling; your head starts throbbing, you get sick to your stomach.. there goes your lunch, your vision starts to get blurry, and the lights and noise do everything but make you feel better. I get to have them a few times a month, I know you are all envious. But recently I've been getting them a few times a week, and some last for days at a time. As if I don't have anything else to do besides sleep all day right? I sit in class and look like a zombie because if I focus too much on anything, poof there goes the eyesight.

The last couple of migraines have been enough to make me want to commit murder (don't alert the authorities just yet). I decided to do the only logical thing, ask God for help. What a concept right? So last night after an almost 4 day migraine I asked my bible study group to pray for me. A good friend of mine laid hands on my head and just asked God to take the pain away and allow me to get back to my normal life. And, when I got home I asked God for the same thing.

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."

Mark 11:24

This morning I woke up migraine free and have been all day. I prayed that God would continue to work in me and keep the migraine from coming back. At least for the next few days because I have an exam to study for. But I have faith, I know that he will answer my prayer.Pray faithfully, Pray gratefully, Pray whole heartedly. He will hear you I promise.

"And whatever you ask in Prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

Matthew 21:22

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If you struggle with prayer I encourage you to continue praying. There is no right or wrong way to pray. I like to talk to God at all hours of the day. It doesn't have to be a before dinner or bed situation, and it doesn't have to be only if you're in need. Give thanks to God, show your gratitude for the life he has given you. 

"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."

John 15:7

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved."

Psalm 55:22

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord: trust in him, and he will act."

Psalm 37:4-5