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What does it mean?
Prayer can reach where words and arguments fail.
In plain terms
People can ignore words but not prayers.
What can you take from it?
Prayer has power beyond verbal appeals.

Where it applies

  • ministry
  • conflict
  • personal struggle

Putting it to work

  • prioritize prayer in conflict

Questions to consider

  • Does prayer work where words fail?
  • Why do we pray when ignored?

Another view

It assumes prayers are universally effective.

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