Prayer changes things. However, God doesn't answer petitions that are not presented. If we go about solving our challenges in our own strength, we rob God of the glory He wants for Himself. He would rather us come humbly before the throne of His grace so that He can give us mercy and help in our times of need. Prayer changes us.
Prayer breaks strongholds.
Prayer determines the destinies of men, their families, their communities, and their nations. Only an army of men on their knees can turn the destiny of America back to God. Reflection and Application 1. I can honestly say that I have never known a man whose life has changed in any significant way apart from the regular study of God's Word. For example, in our quiet time you could read a chapter a day from the New Testament as already mentioned.