“NO PROBLEM IS TOO SMALL FOR PRAYER”
Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Everyone experiences problems. They come in different shapes and sizes. Some are of our own making, and some of a kind we could not have helped, brought upon us by the elements of life. Whether it’s just a rainy day or a storm of hurricane proportions, Jesus tells us, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome it for you. I have obtained the victory for you, and soon you will understand it better.”
With this assurance, we can confess, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).
In his article “No Problem is Too Small for Prayer,” Stephen Witmer, author of God in Small Places, teaches about how prayer can be an effective tool for dealing with the challenges of life, even the smallest ones.
He says, “Do you ever feel too small for God, as though your worries don’t deserve his attention? As though he has more important things to do than tend to that tricky relationship, those hidden regrets, that dwindling bank account? If you’re tempted to believe such lies, consider an overlooked story in 2 Kings 6 — a story of small people, small problems, and a small miracle that can transform our understanding of God.”
He continues further on, “So, here’s a summary of this little story: Some small people have a couple of small problems, and God meets their needs — in one case through their own planning and effort, and in the other through a small miracle. Maybe the story doesn’t seem all that important, yet I’m glad it’s in the Bible. It demonstrates that God cares about us and our everyday problems. He acts on our behalf. If we’re attentive, we’ll see that in our own lives.”
You can read Witmer’s full article here. God bless you!
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- Stephen Witmer, “No Problem is Too Small for Prayer,” Desiring God, June 26, 2024, https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/no-problem-is-too-small-for-prayer.
