Why Do We Pray? Pt. 1

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit endtimes.substack.comThis week, I am starting a series called “Why Do We Pray?” In it, I provide two insightful reasons for why we pray. I hope this series encourages you and reminds you of the importance of prayer.“Because prayer is a wonderful blessing. And it’s exciting. And it’s one of the greatest blessings in life when you understand what it is to pray.” —Jimmy EvansCalling the Name of JesusBy Kari Smalley Gibson, TP Community StorytellerSometimes the most powerful testimonies don’t happen on a stage. They happen quietly… in homes filled with pain, fear, and desperate prayers whispered to Jesus.Recently, Esther, a long time subscriber from our Tipping Point community found herself facing a painful and frightening week. Her husband was away on a trip. Her daughter, who lives nearby, had come down with shingles and couldn’t help. And Esther herself was suddenly battling severe back pain on top of issues with scoliosis. The pain became so intense she could barely move without stabbing pain shooting through her body. Even getting upstairs to her bedroom felt overwhelming.Honestly, she was scared.But right there in the middle of her pain and fear, Esther did something beautiful. She wrote, “After a couple mini movements I called on Jesus loudly.”Not polished.Not perfect.Just real faith reaching for a faithful Savior.Esther began praying, repeating Scripture aloud, reminding herself that God was with her even though she felt alone. She held tightly to the truth that He is still the God who heals.And over the next couple days… relief began to come. Slowly, but very sure.Friends, many of us need this reminder today: healing doesn’t always arrive with flashing lights and instant answers. Sometimes it comes one small movement at a time. One prayer at a time. One moment of trusting God again at a time.But through it all, Esther never stopped praising Him.Jeremiah 17:14 (NLT) says, “O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone!”At the end of her testimony, Esther wrote these simple but powerful words: “May I encourage you to call on His name, and trust in His promises.”What a beautiful reminder for all of us.If God has done something in your life, we would love the opportunity to celebrate your testimony and highlight stories within our TP community that will encourage and uplift others. You can email us anytime at [email protected]. And if you need prayer, our prayer team would be honored to pray for you at [email protected].