Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)
Prayer can strengthen you, but not all types of prayer.
Many of us were raised to believe prayer involves begging, bugging and pleading with God to get Him to do something. However, at the root of begging and pleading is the misbelief is that God is unwilling or is withholding what it is we’re praying for. Contrary to this idea, the Bible tells us to ask and believe. (See Luke 11:13, John 16:24, Matthew 21:22, Philippians 4:6-8, Matthew 7:7-11.)
Notice that today’s verse doesn’t suggest we timidly creep up to God, hat in hand, tugging on His sleeve until we get an answer to our prayers. It says we are to come boldly, and to where? The throne of discipline? The throne of unapproachability? No—the throne of grace! Grace is God’s unearned favour and it is your right as a believer to approach boldly and ask for what you need.
So how can prayer strengthen us? When we understand that God wants and has the best for us, it begins to change our beliefs, bringing them into alignment with the truths in His Word.
Whatever you’re dealing with, remember that you have God’s grace—His ability. Thank Him in advance for what He’s already promised you. You have a right to come to your heavenly Father to be strengthened in His presence and power, and to talk candidly with Him, like a child would talk to an incredibly invested, loving parent.
Jesus often spent time in prayer. When Jesus prayed, it strengthened Him to continue on and fulfill the call of God on His life!
Come boldly to the One who loves you more than anything!