Bold Prayers (part 1)

This blog is about praying bold prayers. Praying for the impossible.

First I would like to reference a book by a pastor by the name of Mark Batterson. He wrote a book called “The Circle Maker”. The foundation of the book focuses on the faith of a Jewish scholar named Honi. Even though this story is not recorded in the bible, legend has it that Honi had extraordinary faith in God.

There was a devastating drought in the land where Honi resided. The entire village was facing extinction if it didn’t rain soon. The village prayed. They prayed to God for rain but God was silent.

As a last resort Honi prayed.

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:16

One afternoon, Honi took a six-foot staff and drew a circle in the sand. He stepped inside that circle and prayed. He prayed and vowed to not leave that spot until God sent rain. His prayer was strong and so was his faith. There was no fear or hesitation in his words because he knew what God could and would do. So with unwavering faith he asked God for rain. And God answered.

Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayer. –Mark Basista.

This book and Honi’s story inspired me to pray bold prayers.

My next post I will share with the result of some bold prayers God has answered for me.