Prayer Power: Learning to Pray Like George Müllerনমুনা

A Three-Question Challenge

Let me challenge you with these three questions:

First, do you regularly acknowledge your complete reliance on God?

When George Müller prayed, he remembered that “the prayer which has been manifestly answered was the offspring of deep humility, of conscious unworthiness, of utter self-negation, and of simple and earnest reliance on the promises of God through the mediation of Christ.”

You will only be close to God to the degree that you know your neediness and dependence on God’s help. Power can’t flow to those who don’t know they need power.

Each day, you can pray, “God, I know how much I need You. I know that I am not worthy to call upon You for help, but You love me and want me to ask You for everything I need. I surrender my pride in thinking that I can do everything by myself. I trust You to supply what’s required to serve You and Your kingdom today.”

When you start the day like that, the blessing of God can flow from His hands to you and even through your hands to others.

Second, what specifically do you need today?

Maybe you need financial help. Maybe you need peace in a decision you’re facing. Maybe you need God’s help to bring home a prodigal son or daughter. Maybe you need God’s assistance in keeping your business afloat. Maybe you need people to help you not be so lonely.

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need. Whatever our hopes and dreams are, God is always able to do more. God’s powerful Spirit in you is the source of life, help, and hope.

Third, from where are you ultimately expecting help?

When you commit your way to the Lord, God can bring help from places you have never considered. Watch for ways that God is answering prayer. Expect help from unlikely places.

Help doesn’t come from the hills, but from the Creator of the hills. Help is found not in the strength of the mountain but in the Maker of the mountain. God makes, owns, and grants everything. Every gift you receive comes from the hand of the Lord, whether you acknowledge it or not.

“Be assured,” Müller said, “if you walk with Him, and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you.”