Dare to Pray BIG: Unlocking the Power of Bold Prayer

Have you ever found yourself praying small, safe prayers, not quite daring to believe that God can do the impossible?

I found myself in that exact situation as our church faced a significant decision about whether to stay in our current building or relocate. It wasn’t about space; it was about the financial burden of ongoing repairs.

The question loomed:

Should we stay and hold onto the familiar, or take a bold step into the unknown?

Our church building held deep sentimental value. It was a place where life-changing events had occurred—baptisms, worship services, and countless moments of transformation.

Personally, it felt like home. But during a meeting, someone asked, “Are we limiting what God can do by staying?”

That question hit hard. Were we allowing emotional attachment to cloud our decision-making and limit God’s plans for our future?

That night, I prayed with a new sense of purpose. It wasn’t about holding on to the past anymore.

I asked God for clarity and courage, not just a solution to our building problem but a bigger vision for what He could do through us. As I prayed, I realized something powerful: the building isn’t the church—the people are.

After much prayer and discussion, we decided to relocate. It was hard, but we stepped out in faith, trusting that God had bigger plans for us.

The decision freed us from financial strain and opened doors for new ministry opportunities. It was a reminder that bold prayers, rooted in faith, can unlock God’s provision in ways we might never expect.

Are You Limiting God's Power?

Too often, our prayers are limited by what we think is possible, not by what God knows is possible.

We hesitate to ask for big things because we’re afraid of disappointment or because our human understanding creates limits that God doesn’t have.

But as Ephesians 3:20 tells us,

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

What if we dared to pray bigger, bolder prayers?

What if we trusted God for things beyond our imagination, knowing that He is always at work, even when we can’t see it?

Taking the Next Step in Faith

Bold prayer requires bold faith. 

Like Abraham in Genesis 18, who interceded for Sodom and Gomorrah, we need to approach God with confidence, believing in His justice and mercy. Abraham didn’t hold back—he boldly asked God to spare the city, trusting in His character.

The challenge for all of us is to stop tiptoeing around in our prayers. Ask God for what seems impossible. Trust that He will move in His way and in His time.

Whether you’re praying for healing, the salvation of a loved one, or transformation in your community, remember: bold prayers honor God, and God honors bold prayers.

Are you ready to take that next step of faith? 

Are you ready to take that next step of faith? Dare to pray big—and watch what God can do.

 Here are three key takeaways to help you on this journey:

1. Stop praying safe prayers – God isn’t limited by what we think is possible. It’s time to trust Him with the bold, impossible requests.
2. Bold prayer requires bold faith – Like Abraham, we must come to God with confidence and expect that He will move.
3. Faith grows when we step out – Stepping out in boldness opens the door for God to do extraordinary things in our lives and in our ministries.

Dare to pray big—and watch what God can do.

If you want to dive deeper into bold prayer, I encourage you to check out my book, Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence and Expectation. It’s available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats.

This book will help you transform your prayer life, teaching you how to approach God with the faith and confidence that invites Him to work in extraordinary ways. Available now on Amazon!

For more insights on leadership and faith, check out The Clarence Stowers Leadership Podcast, where I dive deeper into topics like bold prayer, leadership in ministry, and trusting God’s plan.

Listen to the latest episode here on Apple Podcasts.