He discovered that a Christian organization had established a community development project in the very center of the region he had prayed for, and its work went far beyond his own prayers. People's lives were being changed. They were even becoming more receptive to God's love. Although we may never see firsthand the results of our prayers, we might be surprised by what can happen. There are at least three ways that God honors our prayers to change the world.
Prayer breaks through the false dominion of the enemy.
Satan's main goal is to keep God from being glorified on earth. He hates God, and he hates human beings, who are made in God's image. Through culture, television, drugs, and even some religious practices, Satan and his minions influence the hearts and minds of people worldwide. In Latin America, West Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, people are deeply afraid of these spirits and look for ways to protect themselves through amulets, elaborate rituals and festivals, or witch doctors Not surprisingly, these protections can be very expensive, contributing to the poverty and oppression of the poor. In addition, by affecting what you believe, Satan can influence what happens to you.