PRAYER CHANGES YOU FIRST!

 There have been several times in my life where I have faced some challenging situations. By faith I have first taken them to prayer and then would do any necessary footwork to find a solution. Sometime ago I was praying about a particular situation in my life and I usually take my bible with me into prayer. 

 This time I came across 2 kings 6:15-17. And immediately God began to speak to me regarding my perception regarding the situation. The odds seemed to be against the prophet Elisha and his servant, but Elisha understood the spiritual realm and tapped into that. Praying on behalf of his servant. 

"Lord open his eyes that he may see" (perception changed)

 I realized that as much as I wanted God to deliver me in this situation, He was more interested in changing my perception on the whole ordeal. So many times we get frustrated and scared by adversity that we fail to see things as being an opportunity for God to move and do a miracle. 

We panic by perception! 

God changed the servants eyes and this changed his perception which immediately changed the odds to their favor.  because perception always changes the odds! Perhaps you are in a situation right now and saying God this is so overwhelming and I don't see the victory. Pray and allow God to change you! Because when He does change you then you are ready for the next level. Stop looking just for God to change your circumstances and start allowing Him to change you in the process. This will prepare you and propel you forward.  

 Truly prayer changes things but it always changes us first. I hope that you will begin to pray and watch what comes forth after.