If you want God's power, you have to ask for it

We often think about prayer as our last resort, but if we truly understood the power God offers behind prayer, it would be our first, best option.

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any …