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Life has a way of testing us. Whether it’s the sting of loss, the stress of work, or just the weight of everyday life, we all face moments that leave us feeling drained. Bouncing back isn’t always easy—but that’s where resilience comes in. Resilience is that quiet strength inside us, the courage to keep standing when life tries to knock us down. And for many of us, prayer is what keeps that strength alive. Prayer doesn’t always remove the struggle, but it reminds us that we’re not walking through it alone. As Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) reminds us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Let’s take a moment to talk about how prayer and resilience work hand in hand—and how you can find hope, peace, and even joy in the middle of life’s storms. What’s Resilience, Anyway? Resilience isn’t...

  In today’s world of constant noise, distractions, and divided attention, one of the greatest calls to the body of Christ is to return to the foundation of prayer . Prayer is not merely a Sunday morning activity or a midweek routine — it is a lifestyle, a culture that must first be cultivated within the home before it can truly thrive in the church. I still remember the moment I discovered my grace for intercession . At the end of a discipleship class, someone volunteered me to pray. I hesitated, thinking I only knew the Lord’s Prayer and the simple blessings I said over meals. But when I opened my mouth, something powerful happened — the Lord began to pray through me. That day marked a turning point in my life. From that moment on, prayer became the heartbeat of my walk with God. It’s at the forefront of everything I do, and praying in my home first remains a sacred priority . Just as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:6, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to y...