The most powerful weapon in our arsenal is prayer. Nothing else even comes close. Do you know how powerful prayer is? Apostle James wrote that the earnest, heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous person makes tremendous power available, dynamic in its working (James 5:16 AMPC). Prayer is how we move resources from the unseen to the seen. It helps us to harness the power of God, dismantle strongholds, and renegotiate our lot in life. As a business-minded Christian, it is easy to exalt your intellect over the spiritual, but this is a mistake to avoid.
The intellect is important; God gave us our minds for a reason. In fact, the potency of spiritual insights depends on how well the mind can interpret them. Nevertheless, prayer cannot be replaced by brainstorming sessions. There is nothing else that can take the place of prayers. You must learn to strike a balance and continue to do both, with the primacy of prayer remaining unchallenged. While your intellect can guide you in making decisions and solving problems, it is through prayer that you access divine wisdom and power, ensuring that your actions align with God’s will and purpose.
While prayer is the master key, it must be aligned with the right intentions. James 4:3 reminds us, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” As business-minded Christians, our prayers should seek God’s will, not just our own desires. This means praying for wisdom, guidance, and provision that serves His purpose and blesses others. The “magic” happens when we combine earnest prayer with thoughtful action and a heart aligned with God’s will. You can truly make a difference and move mountains in the world. The size of the mountain doesn’t matter.
