Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026: Prayer That Trusts God’s Power

Big Idea of the Week: 
A Greater Vision of prayer is desperately needed in my life (our lives).

Memory Verse of the Week:
Philippians 4:6-7 “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 37:14-20
“Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD: “O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made the heavens and the earth. Incline your ear, O LORD, and hear; open your eyes, O LORD, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to mock the living God. Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations and their lands, and have cast their gods into the fire. For they were no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone. Therefore they were destroyed. So now, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone are the LORD.””

Isaiah 38:1-6
“In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: Set your house in order, for you shall die, you shall not recover.” Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, and said, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. Then the word of the LORD came to Isaiah: “Go and say to Hezekiah, Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life. I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and will defend this city.”

Hezekiah had seen God’s power in deeply personal ways. When he was sick and near death, he turned his face to the wall and prayed, and God heard him. Later, when Assyria surrounded Jerusalem and threatened destruction, Hezekiah prayed again. This time, he was not only asking for personal deliverance but for God to show the nations that He alone is Lord. Prayer builds a history with God. The more we bring our fears, needs, and impossible situations before Him, the more we learn to trust His power. God may not always answer in the way we expect, but He is never overwhelmed by what overwhelms us. The same God who heard Hezekiah’s prayer sees your situation, hears your cry, and is able to act with power.

Reflection Question:
Where in your life do you need to trust God’s power instead of relying on your own strength, planning, or control?

Practical Application:
Write down one situation that feels too big for you to handle. Pray specifically over it today, asking God to show His power and help you trust Him whether His answer is yes, no, or not right now.

Song of the Day:
Cody Carnes, Brandon Lake - Too Good To Not Believe (Official Audio)