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The Healing Power of Prayer

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Key Bible Verse: "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."  
—   James 5:16

The Healing Power of Prayer. Part 4

Affirmation: "Prayer restores me. Healing flows into my mind, my body, and my heart as I pray with faith, consistency, and sincerity, trusting God to strengthen and renew me."

The Sure Word for Today

Day4: Prayer Brings Peace Before It Brings Answers

Prayer often gives peace before it gives answers because God stabilises your heart before He shifts your circumstances. Many people want instant solutions, but God also heals the inner noise that keeps them restless and fearful. Peace is not denial. Peace is strength. Peace is the calm assurance that you are not alone, that God is present, and that your life is not falling apart beyond repair.

When you pray, you move pressure off your mind and place it under God’s control. That transfer changes how you think, how you respond, and how you wait. You may still face the same challenge, but you stop carrying it like a prisoner. Prayer lifts the weight, restores perspective, and guards your heart from panic. This is part of healing. Anxiety worsens pain. Peace supports recovery. When your mind is steady, your body and emotions follow with greater stability.

Today, value peace as a real answer. Do not reject calm because the situation has not changed yet. God is building your capacity to endure and your clarity to act wisely. Pray until your breathing settles and your thoughts become organised. Then listen. Peace creates space for wisdom. You will recognise what to do next when your emotions are no longer driving the steering wheel. Peace is preparation. Peace is protection. Peace is proof that God is working even when you do not see the full outcome yet.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may feel frustrated because you want solutions now, not calmness. Your response is to accept peace as progress. Pray until anxiety reduces, then act from clarity rather than from pressure.

Extend: Faith in Action

Take five quiet minutes today with no phone and no noise. Pray, then sit still and breathe slowly. Write down one decision you have been rushing, and choose one wise action you can take calmly today.

Reflection And Application

Where do you feel the most pressure right now, and how is it affecting your judgement? What would improve if peace led your decisions before you demanded answers?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

“Peace is often the first evidence that prayer is working. When calm returns to your heart, you regain clarity, strength, and the ability to move wisely.”

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Let Us Pray

Lord, give me peace as I pray. Quiet my mind and steady my heart. Remove anxiety, restore clarity, and lead me in wisdom as I wait for answers. Let Your peace guard me and strengthen me today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship