As a context… this is Part 1 because this is a lifestyle issue and, as a result, continually growing. As we live a life as a pray-er we will continue to learn and apply… and that’s exciting! Scripture is our best foundation for learning about prayer, what it’s designed for, and how we go about […]
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“Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. ” [1 Thessalonians 5:16-18] Let’s face it. Everyone needs a lifeline at some time
When you pray… when you speak… when you act… do you do so from a foundation of faith? hope? wishful thinking? The last one really doesn’t get us very far so I would recommend deleting it from your consideration. Are there other foundations for prayer, speech, action besides faith or hope? Confidence? Love? Shouldn’t it
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The Lord’s ear is always open to hear and listen for our voice (1Peter 3:12). He wants us to share our hearts and our lives with Him. Do you take the time to talk with Him? What do you want from Him? And if you say – nothing… how can He share with you? He
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Have you ever wondered how long you should pray about (fill in the blank)? I have. The simple answer is… until the answer manifests. And that statement leads to… whose answer do you pray for? Do you think that some of your prayers have ‘forever’ stamped on them? Do you use the prayer of agreement?
We are told: “First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, for kings and all who are in [positions of] highauthority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This [kind of
That’s what prayer is… talking with the Lord. At least this is my definition. And it’s bringing who you are right now… no frills, no affectations. It doesn’t matter if it sounds stupid or insignificant even to our own ears… not the point. We are supposed to bring our needs and wants (Hebrews 4:16) and right up
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Do you believe prayer IS answered? Yours? Was what you hoped for what happened? Was your prayer answered in the way (and time) you thought? Can you easily bring to mind your answered prayers? What did you do when the prayer was answered? Thank and Praise the Lord? Share your experience with others, especially those that you asked
NEVER say the ONLY thing I can do is pray. If you believe that prayer is that ineffectual, why do it? Prayer is never an ‘only’ … remember what it is and what is accomplished. Many churches have Prayer Chains that people can contact to request prayer for their need. Most of these requests fall
[For me, this is the most difficult subject on which to speak. The ‘why is this’ is because my view about praying is probably not the typical. With that as a caution, the following is my what and how.] To me, the beginning step is to discover my foundation, purpose regarding prayer. If I don’t start
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!