The life of a believer is centred around prayer. As you call on the name of the Lord, you acknowledge His sovereignty and power over your life and all that is created. When life brings its own trouble, the best response is to lift God above the situation and continually stand in that position. Moses interceded for Israel who was in battle against Amalekites. His prayer was a simple hand raising a rod towards heaven. It is like a country that lifts up a banner or a flag symbolising that a...