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So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. ~Acts 12:5

I can relate to Peter.

No, I have never been in prison.

The context of this verse is when Peter is arrested, and the church responds by praying. As a result, God sends an angel to walk Peter out the front door and back into the company of the believers.

It points to answered prayer.

I say I can relate to Peter because over the past month I have seen prayers answered. And while these prayers were mine, I have been slowly finding out they were also the prayers of God's people.

As I have had opportunity to share with brothers and sisters, many of them have responded by praising God for answering their prayers.

Unbeknownst to me, people have been praying my prayers, both those I shared and those I did not.

I have found this a wonderful encouragement. It's a testament to the blessing of being a part of the body of Christ. This makes answers to those prayers a joyful occasional for all. It gives everyone a reason to praise the Lord.