I really do believe in the power of prayer. Have you ever had a friend who faithfully prays for you? It can be easy to tell someone “I’ll pray for you” – but to actually do it is another thing entirely. And you know, I’ve been so blessed through the years to have faithful friends not just say they’ll pray, but actually do it.

One of them is Robert Levy, a businessman related to one of my boys by marriage, in Jamaica.  One day he said, “Let’s evangelize the whole nation in celebration of 50 years of our company.”  We talked about the cost of it.  He said the Lord will provide.  It turned out to be very expensive.  We prayed and the Lord answered, and all of Jamaica can be said to have heard the voice of God.  It was so exciting!

One incredible way to reach your world is to be that kind of friend to other people. Ask people how you can pray for them, and then actually do it. Write down what they say. Put a date next to it. Bring those requests to the Lord. And then check back with your friend and ask how they’re doing in each of those specific areas they shared with you.

The Psalmist writes, “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Call on the Lord today, and watch as He uses you to reach your world through prayer.

This is Luis Palau.