Prayer Sisters, today I received news that reminded me why we do what we do. Why we sacrifice the time to get together to battle in prayer. Why we leave our kitchens dirty and laundry undone. Why we say no to other demands and opportunities, and make prayer our priority. Today a prodigal child returned home.

 

When my friend’s daughter walked away from God it nearly broke her mother’s heart. A wrestling match began, a young woman the prize. Satan on one side, my friend and her interceding friends on the other. No contest, really, considering the mighty power of God fueled our prayers. But was the fight easy or swift? Of course not. It was grueling, heart breaking, exhausting… and it took time.

 

Time. Not enough of it, we say. Too busy. I know. I really do get it.

 

Some days I compare my calendar to my to-do list and cry. How in the world can I get it all done? I’ll be honest with you. There are times when I absolutely can’t make it to Prayer Sisters to pray with my friends. On those days when I need to tend to the matters at hand, I trust in the grace of God and my forgiving Prayer Sisters for missing this week’s prayer time.

 

But I press on and make every effort to join my Prayer Sisters when I can.

 

Because… more than “just another thing,” praying together increases the power and effectiveness of our prayers. After praying with my dear friends, I have more strength, energy, confidence, hope, and peace than I’ve had all week. And more importantly, our prayers are at work, activating God’s will and purpose in our lives and the lives of those we pray for so passionately. Wrestling matches are won and lives are changed.

 

Girls, we need to fight for the time to pray. So we can fight in prayer.