Victory Through Prayer

Life can change in a moment.

One phone call. One diagnosis. One unexpected turn, and suddenly the world feels heavier than it did the day before. It’s in those moments that prayer becomes more than a spiritual exercise; it becomes survival.

The apostle Paul understood that. When he wrote “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” (Philippians 4:6), he wasn’t writing from comfort. He was chained to a Roman guard, uncertain if he would live or die. Yet he had peace, a peace the world could not explain.

That same peace is available to you. When we pray, we’re doing more than sending thoughts into the air. We are connecting our weakness to God’s strength. We are choosing to trust the One who is already in control. As James reminds us, “The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect” (James 5:16).

Prayer changes things, but more than that, it changes us. It teaches dependence. It replaces panic with peace. It turns worry into worship. When we bring everything before God with thanksgiving, He guards our hearts and minds with His presence.

Victory doesn’t come from trying harder or pretending the storm isn’t real. It comes when we kneel before the King who reigns over the storm. That’s why Paul could say, “Don’t worry about anything.” He wasn’t denying reality; he was pointing to a greater one. The Lord is near.

If you’re tired, anxious, or uncertain, the path forward is simple. Pray. Bring it to God again and again. You’ll find His peace waiting on the other side of surrender. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8

This Sunday at Cornerstone, we’ll talk about Victory Through Prayer: how peace, power, and endurance are found when God’s people fall to their knees. Join us at 9:30 for bible class and 10:30 for worship.

Those Serving
CALL TO WORSHIP/PRAYER
Eric Renegar
SONG LEADER
Russ Robins
LEAD LORD'S SUPPER
Matthew Ringle
 ASSIST LORD’S SUPPER
Richard Jacobs
Gary Jackson
Reggie Johnson
Andrew Cain
SCRIPTURE READING
James Passmore
Philippians 4:5b-7
PREACHING
Matthew Allen
CLOSING PRAYER
Roy Pyle
CLOSING COMMENTS
George Wacks
WELCOME CENTER
Greg Morrison // Judy Hickey
USHERS
Randy Mullins // Rich Walker
COMMUNION PREP
Kathy Downey
CLOSING THE BUILDING
Paul Braden