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Kettering Christian Centre Prayer, praise & worship The Bible says prayer changes things. James 5:16 says, "The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." The Bible provides scores of powerful examples of prayers being answered. People like Hezekiah, Moses, Joshua, David, Hannah, and Paul received specific answers to their prayers. Even the great leaders in the Bible believed God answers prayers. There are hundreds of verses showing them asking God to change things. If our requests can move God to change His plans, it shows the course of our lives is not set in stone. Here are a few examples of prayers changing the course of events (www.biblehelp.org) 1 Chron. 5:20 God responded to Manasseh’s prayers 1 Kings 9:3 God responded to their prayers 1 Samuel 1:9-23 God answered Hannah’s prayer and she gave birth to Samuel 2 Chron. 1:11 God gave gracious favors in answer to people’s prayers 2 Chron. 32:20 God answered Hezekiah’s prayer while in battle 2 Chron. 33:19 God was moved by Manasseh’s prayers 2 Chron. 7:12 God responded to their prayers 2 Kings 20:5 God responded to Hezekiah’s prayers 2 Samuel 21:14 God answered prayer on behalf of the land. 2 Samuel 21:25 God answered prayer on behalf of the land Acts 10:31 Cornelius’ prayers were answered Acts 10:4,5 Cornelius’ prayers were answered Acts 28:8-10 Paul healed people through his prayers Deut. 9:18, 20 Aaron’s golden calf greatly angered the Lord. As a result of Moses’ prayer, God didn’t destroy a large number of people. Ezra 8:23 God answered Ezra’s prayers Genesis 25:21 The Lord answered Isaac’s prayers Isaiah 38:4,5 God added 15 years to Hezekiah’s life in response to his prayers Job 42:8, 9 God accepted Job’s prayers for his friends Joshua 10:12-14 Joshua prayed and the sun stopped moving Luke 1:13 Elizabeth became pregnant (with John the Baptist) because of Zechariah’s prayers Mark 11:24 We will receive whatever we ask for in prayer Mark 9:29 Certain kinds of demons can only be cast out with prayer Matthew 21:22 We will receive whatever we ask for in prayer Proverbs 15:8 Prayers of the upright please God Psalm 102:17 God will respond to the prayers of the destitute Psalm 6:9 God accepted David’s prayers James 5:15 The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well James 5:16 The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective