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July 11th, 2025

A TRUTH YOU CAN EXPERIENCE

Naim Choi, RockPointe Intercultural Site Pastor

Many of us who grew up in the church have heard a lot about the foundational elements of the Christian faith, and prayer is one of them. We know it’s important. We’ve been told it’s powerful. And yet, how often do we truly adopt prayer as a habit that keeps us spiritually healthy and connected to God? Why is it so challenging to stay consistent? Why do we wrestle to make prayer part of our daily routine?

The truth is this: throughout the Bible and church history, prayer is not presented as a theory, but as a truth that is experienced. For those who seek God sincerely, prayer becomes a sacred encounter, a divine conversation, and a life-transforming force.

Prayer in the Bible: More Than Words

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture shows us men and women who prayed in every kind of situation, not just in times of crisis, but in the normal rhythms of life.

  • Abraham interceded for Sodom, boldly pleading for mercy (Genesis 18).

  • Moses met with God on Mount Sinai so powerfully that his face shone afterward (Exodus 34:29).

  • David, in the Psalms, expressed worship, lament, and trust: “I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer” (Psalm 17:6, NIV).

  • Jesus regularly withdrew to pray (Mark 1:35) and, in the Garden of Gethsemane, poured out His heart to the Father (Luke 22:39–46).

  • The early church gathered earnestly in prayer. When Peter was imprisoned, “the church was earnestly praying to God for him” (Acts 12:5, NIV), and God miraculously set him free.

In the Bible, prayer isn’t just about saying the right words. It’s about relationship, coming to God with praise, confession, intercession, thanksgiving, and surrender. And in that space, God works both in us and through us.

Prayer in History: God Still Moves

Prayer has not only shaped biblical lives, but also world history. The testimonies of faithful people over the centuries show that prayer is not just a spiritual ideal; it’s a divine reality.

  • George Müller cared for thousands of orphans in 19th-century England without ever asking for money; he simply prayed, and God faithfully provided. “The joy which answers to prayer gives,” he once said, “cannot be described.”

  • The 1904–1905 Welsh Revival was born through nightly prayer meetings led by Evan Roberts and others. The result? Widespread repentance, salvation, and societal change, taverns emptied, crime dropped, and communities transformed.

  • In early 20th-century Korea, the Pyongyang Revival began with humble confession and fervent prayer, igniting a movement that still impacts the Korean church today. Many churches there continue to gather for saebyeok gido—early morning prayer.

  • Corrie ten Boom, who suffered greatly during the Nazi occupation, said: “Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.”

These stories echo the truth of James 5:16: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (NIV).

Prayer Is a Truth You Can Experience

Prayer is not just a doctrine to study; it is a practice to live. Like love or music, its beauty is revealed in the doing. Jesus didn’t simply teach us about prayer, He invited us into it.

In Matthew 6:6, He said: “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

Notice the words: “when you pray”—not if. Prayer is expected because it’s essential.

You don’t need eloquence. You don’t need the right formula. You just need to come honestly. And when you do, you begin to experience real transformation:

  • Peace replaces anxiety (Philippians 4:6–7).

  • Wisdom comes when you ask (James 1:5).

  • Strength rises when you feel weak (Isaiah 40:31).

  • Clarity comes as God renews your mind (Romans 12:2).

  • God’s presence becomes unmistakably real.

RockPointe Family: Let’s Practice Prayer Together

The best way to understand prayer is to begin praying. Start small. Start sincerely.

  • Thank God for His blessings.

  • Confess your struggles.

  • Ask Him for help.

  • Listen in silence after you’ve spoken.

  • Keep a journal of prayers and God’s answers.

Prayer isn’t magic—it’s a relationship. And over time, you will grow in confidence that God hears, God responds, and God transforms.

My prayer is that we, as a RockPointe family, would not view prayer as a duty to check off a list, but as a daily invitation to walk with our heavenly Father. The Bible confirms this truth. History illustrates it. And your life can testify to it.

So—try it. Pray. Persist. And you will discover for yourself that prayer is real, powerful, and deeply personal.

“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” – Martin Luther