The power of prayer
It is potent, it is supreme
A weapon truly unseen
To those with sight will praise
For what is revealed.
It is a weapon used well
Never misses its target - enemy

Silently moving towards its objective
In crowds, wet, dry and weary places
Height, density and distance has no meaning
It is faster than the speed of light
It is more powerful than the Light Fifty
And the plans of man

In the realm of the spirit
It affects all dimensions
And those with plans to circumvent God's direction
It's our tool; let's learn to use it well
Faith, prayer and the seal of Jesus Christ equals breakthrough
They need each other to take full effect

When the enemy sees them coming,
He will release all that he seized,
Zeal, time, praise, worship,
Desires, vision, focus, direction,
Understanding, health, relationships, education
Ministries, Careers, businesses and more
Now, this is the power of prayer
What are you waiting for?

Written by Juliet Ray

Take up thy cross, the Saviour said,
If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Deny thyself, the world forsake,
And humbly follow after Me.
Take up thy cross; let not its weight
Fill thy weak soul with vain alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm.
Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame,
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
The Lord for thee the cross endured
To save thy soul from death and hell.
Take up thy cross, then, in His strength,
And calmly every danger brave;
'Twill guide thee to a better home,
And lead to victory o'er the grave.
Take up thy cross, and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only he who bears the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.
—Charles William Everest