Sometimes God gives us more than we can handle. Really? Yes! Sometimes (probably more often than we realize) He allows us to encounter situations which simply aren't going to resolve until we get on our knees in concerted, earnest prayer ... prehaps even with fasting. This message is a plea for the church to recognize this fact, and to respond accordingly.*The phrase "only by prayer" is taken from Mark 9.29 of the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ The sermon, however, is preached from the NASB®.

Pondering the life of Anna, the prophetess (Luke 2.36-38) … and why Luke thought to tell us her father’s name, and where her family originated.