"Prayer is the greatest force that we can wield. It is possible for the most obscure person in a church, with a heart right toward God, to exercise as much power for the evangelization of the world, as it is for those who stand in the most prominent positions.” - John R. Mott

Prayer.

It doesn't come easy to me. I don't know if it's because it feels like I'm talking to myself at times or because I lack faith. I just know that's it tough. I also know and believe that it is prayer that God desires from every person; those who believe in him and those who don't. I believe the Biblical author and friend of Jesus', John, when he said he saw bowls in heaven filled with the prayers of the saints. I believe that a friend of mine was cured from an incurable disease because people prayed. I also believe another friend of mine survived the most critical days after contracting cerebral malaria just this week because of prayer. I believe God bends down on one knee, like a father bends down to greet his child running towards him, and lowers his ears towards Earth to hear the words we, his children, share with him.

Student Volunteer Movement has declared October 12 - November 2 a time of global prayer for the nations. They call it 21 Days for Global Harvest. Here is the call to this prayer campaign:

As we stand together in unity during these 21 Days, with Ezekiel 37:1-14 as our theme, we will declare to the dry bones of our own lives, of our generation, and of the least reached, “Let the Dry Bones Live!”

I'm joining the campaign to pray during these days. Yes prayer is difficult for me. Yes I lack faith in its transforming power most of the time. And YES, I do believe in the power of prayer by the saints around the world. Will you join me in the prayers?

Check out the site for ways that you, your church, your school, your neighborhood, your place of employment and your family can participate and watch the Holy Spirit in action as he ushers in the Kingdom and gathers the nations for his glory.  

Check out this video promo for the campaign.