Posted on September 29th, 2007 by JonathanLIVE. Categories: Stories.
The Power of Prayer Presented in Audio
Many agree that prayer has a special power, though most people are confused or mystified as to how this power works, or how to have it effectively work within their lives. This 16 part audio series is addressed to the Baha’is of America. The speaker gives a no nonsense presentation based on historical reference, examples, and most importantly, through a step by step review of all the guidance that has been revealed about prayer for this day and age via the Baha’i Holy Writings.
The Power of Prayer Comes from Faith
The most important aspect of prayer, and the source of all its power, is in the faith which one possesses in the prayer. How to pray is not as nearly as important as the faith that is behind it. It has been seen time and again that in a moment of unquestioning desperation a faithful healing prayer has cured the sick. Some like to call this the power of the mind. It is just another term for identifying the unseen that we strive to comprehend.
The Power of Prayer Requests
According the the Baha’i Writings, the intercessory prayer is capable of extending its power to not only the living, but to those that have passed on from this world. Praying for the souls of loved ones who have passed is one of the many bounties that have been made revealed to the people of the world today.
The Power of Prayer on Plants, Animals, Objects, and People
As noted in the audio presentation you can access here, prayer has the power to alter circumstances, matter, and events through the power of God when the spiritual prayer is backed by faith. In the presentation he reviews the steps through which one must go through in order to reach this level of faith that is required in order for the desired outcome to take place often needs to be exercised much the same way your body must exercise in order to keep fit. The more your exercise the power of prayer, the stronger and more powerful your faith will become. How often most have not had their prayers fulfilled because they are more practiced in not expecting it to happen. If they practice faith with similar consistency that is required of making a body physically fit, than the results they would experience would be very different indeed.
The Power of Daily Prayer
The audio presentation offered here also discusses the wisdom and importance of daily prayer. Within the Baha’i teachings, and every other faith, this is a common theme. Daily remembrance of God is again just like exercising your body. Your soul requires daily nourishment and exercise, and this comes from communion with the souls Creator. The power of prayer in a believers life cannot be underestimated. The incredible power of prayer is often hidden from worldly eyes. If you have trouble believing yourself, why not listen to this audio series, and give it a try. See what the power of a positive prayer can have in your life.
