Genesis 24:12

Dave Earley's book "The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible" examines powerful prayers from Scripture that produced results.

The first chapter focuses on Abraham's servant, Eliezer's prayer in Genesis 24 when Abraham sent him to find a wife for Isaac.

Eliezer's prayer is summarized as "God, give me success today."

Upon arriving at a well outside Abraham's hometown, Eliezer prayed for God's guidance in identifying the right woman. He asked for a specific sign: the woman who offered to water his camels would be the one God had chosen for Isaac. This prayer demonstrates several key principles:

1. Eliezer prayed for God's will to be done, not his own.

2. He prayed with specificity, asking for a clear sign.

3. He prayed with urgency, using the phrase "Give me success today."

4. He prayed with expectancy, believing God would answer.

Earley emphasizes that this prayer was effective because it aligned with God's purposes and was prayed in faith. He encourages readers to apply these principles in their own prayer lives, seeking God's will, being specific in requests, praying with urgency, and expecting God to answer. God answered Eliezer's prayer immediately and precisely, sending Rebekah to fulfill the exact conditions Eliezer had requested.