Pray in Faith
By: Michelle Lazurek
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22
Drip, drip, drip.
This was the sound coming from our roof one evening. What first began as one little trickle soon became several spots in the roof, leaving a yellow stain across the white popcorn ceiling. My husband and I, in the middle of trying to grow a church plant, had purchased a house. Little did we know the house repairs would sometimes be more than our budget could handle. We didn't know where the money was going to come from. At first, we were upset with each other, blaming each other for our plight.
Then we turned to the Lord. We held hands and prayed together. “Father, we don't know where the money is going to come from. We pray you would provide a way for us to get our roof fixed. We thank you for who you are and what you're about to do on our behalf. Amen.”
Two weeks later, my husband received an e-mail from a member of the congregation. “My wife and I would like to meet with you,” he said. Coming over to our home, we had a nice conversation, making idle chit-chat. Soon, they looked at each other and stopped the conversation. “We feel the Lord leading us to give you the money for your roof.” The man got out his checkbook and wrote out the check for the exact amount needed and handed it to us.
The Lord had provided for us in such a unique way. He used the brothers and sisters within our congregation to help meet our needs. We were grateful for their generosity and their willingness to help during a time of need. Our story as a married couple is full of stories just like this one. For many years, we struggled financially. Whether it was while we lived in Bible college, where we pastored our first church, or just recently, God used brothers and sisters in Christ to help us in our time of need. Sometimes people would fill our freezer full of meat. Other times, people would provide day-old bread from the local grocery store. Many times, when the situation looked bleak and it looked as though we didn't have enough food, the Lord used brothers and sisters in Christ who had abundance to give to those in need. It is through their kindness that we were able to continue our ministry and provide for both ourselves and our children.
As couples, it's easy to turn against each other when circumstances get tough. However, each person says the marriage vows with intentionality, promising to stick with their partner no matter what. The vows remind each partner that, whether sickness, financial crises, or other situations occur, the couple vows to stick together to weather the storm. In today's day and age, it's easy for couples to quit and divorce when things get tough. But like anything else worth doing, it takes commitment. Couples must be committed to each other, wanting to make things work no matter what the cost.
When couples seek to put the Lord first and allow him to be their provision, the Lord may provide in unusual, yet wonderful ways. Although we may not get everything we want in life, we know that if we pray, the Lord will be faithful to provide for his children. He may also use other brothers and sisters in Christ to provide and to be used in a special way.
Have there been people in your life who have provided through supernatural provision? In what ways have you asked the Lord for something and, in faith, you have received it? Remind your spouse of these stories. Remind them that God is at work, and he has not forgotten about you. The couple that prays together stays together. The couple that prays in faith receives what is asked according to God's will.
Father, provide for your children. Allow your children to come together in prayer, asking in faith for your provision. Demonstrate your faithfulness by giving them what they ask for in faith. Allow them to testify to your goodness in grace through this act of kindness. Amen.
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Originally published Sunday, 09 August 2026.
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