The Prayer of Desperation

In “The Prayer of Desperation,” Derek Prince delves into the critical moments of absolute despair, both personally and nationally, illustrating how such moments compel a total dependence on God’s mercy and intervention. He shares insights from his life and biblical examples, demonstrating that God often waits for His people to reach a point of desperation—where all other hopes or sources of help have failed—before He intervenes. This desperation not only intensifies longing and dependence but also sets the stage for God to display His power and compassion, ultimately leading to deliverance and justice. Prince’s message encourages a deep, reliant prayer life that acknowledges God’s sovereign ability to save.