My eyes grew weak as I looked to the heavens
(Isaiah 38:13-16)
Of all the experiences one may face in life, death is undoubtedly the most terrifying. Regardless of one's wealth or power, no one can win against the approaching power of death. However, those who earnestly cry out to God in prayer can overcome death and live a life of extraordinary victory
1. Hezekiah, who prayed wailing

　　　When the Assyrian Empire invaded with an army of 185,000 men, King Hezekiah of Judah turned to God in earnest prayer, leading to the complete destruction of the enemy and saving his nation from crisis. "However, later he received a prophecy from the prophet Isaiah that he would soon become ill and die (Isaiah 38:1). Despite his great victory, King Hezekiah became humble and fearful in the face of his own death. In this moment, he turned his face to God and offered a wailing prayer. We must remember that when faced with tribulation, despair, and seemingly insurmountable problems, our response should be to fall on our knees and pray before God. We have to remember that when confronted with hardship, despair, and insurmountable problems, we must fall on our knees and pray before God

2. The God who answers

　　　God heard and answered Hezekiah's prayer, which was offered with sincerity and a heart full of tears. The Lord said, "I have heard your prayer and seen your tears" and promised that Hezekiah would recover from his illness and add fifteen years to his life (2 Kings 20:5-6). Our gracious God does not ignore the tearful prayers of His children. Regardless of the challenges we confront in life, if we come before the Lord with prayer and thanksgiving, expressing our needs, God will protect us and guide us on a path where all things work together for good (Philippians 4:6-7).

3. The God who governs our lives

　　　Christians must always remember that God governs our lives and directs our paths. When we pray, He shines bright lights on our way through His Word. Additionally, God sometimes humbles us and allows us to experience hunger, so that we may rely solely on Him in our wilderness-like lives (Deuteronomy 8:3). My earnest hope is that we continuously turn our hearts to God in prayer and live according to the grace of the Lord, who guides our lives through His Word.