You're doing everything you know how to do—but the situation still feels impossible. The diagnosis won't change. The relationship won't heal. The circumstances won't bend to your will. You've tried everything within your power, and you're left feeling helpless.
What do you do when human effort isn't enough?
The Struggle: When We're Truly Powerless
"So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church." (Acts 12:5)
That small word "but" changes everything. They were powerless—BUT they had prayer. They had access to the God who holds all power.
The Solution: Earnest Prayer to Almighty God
Here's what the early church teaches us about the strength that comes in our weakness:
1. Gather the Church
2. Pray Earnestly and Continuously
3. Expect God to Answer
As preacher Andrew MacLaren wrote: "They had prayer and they had Jesus Christ. That was all, and that is more than enough."
Your Next Step: Embrace the Weapon You Have
Whatever you're facing today that feels impossible, remember: you have the same weapon the early church had. Prayer isn't your last resort when everything else fails. It's your first and most powerful response!
The beautiful thing is, we even get help in our prayer weakness. When we do not know what to pray, the Spirit will help us.
Instead of exhausting yourself trying to solve what only God can solve: first gather with other believers; pray without ceasing; and expect the same Lord who freed Peter to move in your situation too.
Here's what happens when you pray like the early church did -- you discover that your weakness is where Almighty God's strength shines brightest.
