Being a human being is a strange thing. If we dare to be different, stand out from the crowd, try something new, or take a risk we will inevitably face criticism. No one is immune to criticism, deserved or otherwise. In ministry the intensity and the frequency of the criticism can be even greater.

The bible is full of examples of this. Noah was ridiculed for trusting God and building the ark, Moses was mocked by his own people for attempting to lead them out of captivity, and of course Jesus was constantly criticized by the religious leaders of his day. Criticism is to be expected.

Steiger believes that great moves of God begin with prayer. If God is doing amazing things you can rest assured that people are on the knees before Him.

So are we praying? Are we praying the right kind of prayers? I believe Satan greatly fears the power of prayer and works very hard to get believers to underestimate its significance. We need to pray, but not just pray but pray intensely. Hebrews 11:6 says God rewards those who seek Him with a desperate heart. I believe that no major breakthroughs will occur where prayer has become haphazard and ordinary.