(Ps 91:15)

The chairman of a large shipping company was staying in a hotel room in Canada. He had everything, but at that moment he was so overwhelmed by the pressures and demands of his life. Inspite of being one of the richest men, he was wallowing in self-pity. He did not eat his food, and he could not sleep worrying about his business, investments, decisions, family, health, and even trivial things. Suddenly he cried aloud, “God, it's a joke, isn't it? Life is nothing but a joke.” Then it occurred to him that he has just talked to God, after a very, very long time – probably since he was a little boy. He started praying, telling God about all his problems, anxiety and worries. Suddenly he heard a voice, “It doesn't have to be that way.” And a great peace enveloped his heart and soul. After he returned home, he told his wife about this incident and she said, “That's the message of the Bible. Jesus saves us not only from sins but also from all our anxiety. We can cast all care on Him. He will free us. 'It doesn't have to be that way.” Of course that man has struggles. He still has to work hard. But now, he has a source of strength. PRAYER! During times of stress, he prays. He says, "Prayer clears my head and reminds me of who I am and whose I am. I think back to the day in the hotel room in Canada and how depressed and lonely and lost I felt, until I heard God's voice saying, 'It doesn't have to be that way.'

Dear friends, don’t we identify with this gentleman? Don’t we worry too much about almost everything? It doesn’t have to be that way. Let us pray to the Lord and be freed of fear and anxiety. Prayer is surely a strong weapon that the Lord has given us.

Is this a true story?

Didn't think so. Even if it is it didn't work in making me want to take up prayer.

I full-heartedly am a believer in the power of prayer. Many, many stories exist describing the protecting and healing power of prayer.
I have been a praying Christian as far back as I can remember and I also have been very blessed throughout my years as well.
Once when I had a bad knee injury from repetitive running for track I could not run or play soccer for weeks.
One day I was pleasantly surprised to notice that my knee was significantly better. Then the next few days brought nearly complete recovery to my knee.
I learned the next day that my parents along with some fellow Christians had prayed for the healing of my knee just days ago.
I then made the connection that God had responded to their prayer for my healing with a 'yes'
and had initiated a speedy recovery and I silently prayed and thanked God.

Yes, prayer can be transforming.

I'm a moslem, and gald to know that prayer in my religion can bring a peacefull to my heart, just look like i've doing today. and prayer can be more delightfull... if we can taste it