I want to address a subject that many of us struggle with — prayer. Deep inside many of us want to know if prayer makes a difference. And if it does make a difference, what difference does it make? Does prayer really work? If it does work, how does it work?

Those of us who are Christians know that prayer is something we ought to do. If we need something — if we are confused about something — if we need guidance or direction — we have been taught to pray about it. In fact, most of us have heard well-meaning friends ask us, “Have you prayed about it?”

You know that prayer is important but maybe you struggle with prayer because you never seem to get the results you are looking for. You know you need to take time to talk with God but it just doesn’t seem to get you anywhere. You know you nee…