Do not give up! Prayers are a part of God’s sovereign design.
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. A friend once asked, “Joni, if God is sovereign, then why pray? If everything falls under his decrees, then why pray as if things could be changed?” I bet you’ve wondered the same. Well, the Bible does tell us God is in control. Lamentations 3 says, “Who has spoken, and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it?” But it also commands us to pray. The Bible even shows us circumstances that have come to pass, by the will of God, through the prayers of his people. You see, it’s an amazing balance. If God has in mind for something to happen, he will insight his people to pray in order to bring it about. So that way, yes, God remains sovereign. But he gives us the privilege of partnering with him and his will for the world, through prayer. So, praying friend, do not give up. Your prayers are part of his sovereign design.
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