Key Points

The Reality of "Keeping Miracles": God performs sustaining miracles that physically protect His servants. Dr. Smith survived a cliff-edge skid 30 years ago because a single rock caught the vehicle's wheel, a miracle she directly attributes to the prayers of believers.

Informed, Heartfelt Intercession: Effective prayer requires seeking out bona fide information about a situation rather than relying on artificial sources. Believers must allow this information to touch their heads and hearts, turning their emotions into a disciplined commitment to pray, much like Nehemiah did.

Fearlessness in Massive Crises: Christians should not be afraid of situations that seem much bigger than they are. Just as Nehemiah, a single cupbearer, helped a whole region return to God's covering, believers can faithfully face massive societal lostness.
Persistence in Prayer: Miracles often require long-term dedication and belief. Dr. Smith and her husband prayed every day for eight years for their friend Joshua until he was freed from a wrongful life sentence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Miraculous Provisions: God intervenes to provide exactly what is needed for ministry. This was evident when God provided a miraculously affordable five-bedroom house to host a church, and when He restored the Smiths' suddenly cancelled visas after they stepped out in faith to stay.