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Olivia’s reaction to the faith of Charles, Zara, and Flora is palpably visible in her expression. Watch her face as she listens to Zara share her journey from a five-star restaurant to the humble kitchen of a shelter. She is speechless at Zara’s desire to give up all of that money to minister to those who need a “taste of heaven.” When she asks Charles if everyone at the shelter knows God, we get the impression that she wonders if He knows her, which she asks later in the film.

Spiritual truths are at every turn in Harvest. This is a world Olivia had never conceived of or encountered. The discipline that draws her close to God is the act of prayer. When Olivia is concerned about her ability to pray, Flora tells her it is just a “conversation with God.” In private, when Olivia steps out to try prayer, she enters a relationship with her Creator. She humbles herself to pray, “Can you use me?” She expresses love for Karla and Tallulah as she prays for their safety. The girl who thought "God Bless You" was only a response to someone who sneezed was now learning in real time about intercession.

Prayer is mentioned over 300 times in the King James version of the Bible. The importance of prayer is found in the fact that Jesus prayed to His Heavenly Father. The privilege of prayer is that we are invited into the holy of holies through the torn veil directly into His throne room. The Creator of all, our Master, our Abba, asks us to call to Him so that He can tell us great and magnificent things we do not know. Who could ever resist such an invitation? Many foolishly do, but those who are His beloved pray continually. The latter see miracles performed and mountains moved.

Prayer is our greatest asset and our most valuable weapon. The enemy cannot win against saints on their knees. He cannot tempt your mind with negative, degrading thoughts when you are praising Jesus.

Draw close to God. Let your petitions be known, accompanied by worship and thanksgiving. If you believe what you ask for, you will receive, for our requests must be backed with faith. Start a conversation, as Olivia did, and watch God reveal himself to you. Abide in Christ, and you will experience the power of prayer.