They buried the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the tomb of Kish his father. So they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God heeded the prayer for the land. —2 Samuel 21:14 Forget the past. Don’t remember the former things (Isa. 43:18). … Continue reading “32 BURY THE PAST THEN PRAY.”
31 PRAY TO INCREASE LOVE.
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment. —Philippians 1:9 Love intensifies as we pray. How is that? God is love. We love because He first loved us. When we commune with God in pray, we are surrounded by and indwelt richly by His love. … Continue reading “31 PRAY TO INCREASE LOVE.”
30 INTERCEDE BY THE SPIRIT.
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. —Romans 8:26 Don’t know what to pray? No problem. Don’t know for whom to pray? No problem. Don’t know when … Continue reading “30 INTERCEDE BY THE SPIRIT.”
29 REJOICE WHEN YOU PRAY.
Always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy. —Philippians 1:4 Laugh. Celebrate. Praise. Overflow with joy when you pray. Why are you so somber? Perhaps you take yourself too seriously when you pray! There is a time to weep and a time to laugh declares the preacher in Ecclesiastes 3:4. … Continue reading “29 REJOICE WHEN YOU PRAY.”
28 FAST AND PRAY BEFORE LAYING ON HANDS.
Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. —Acts 13:3 Laying on hands imparts and conveys the Spirit and blessing of God. Don’t lay hands on others lightly and without first asking the Spirit what you are to pray and say. Laying on hands ordains and commissions. Without knowing … Continue reading “28 FAST AND PRAY BEFORE LAYING ON HANDS.”
27 PRAY TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.
When they had come down, [he] prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. —Acts 8:15 How welcome is the Holy Spirit in your life? Oh, you may have asked Him to fill, baptize, anoint, counsel and comfort you. But have you really meant it? Did you sincerely welcome the Spirit into your … Continue reading “27 PRAY TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.”
26 PRAY WITH FASTING TO SEE DELIVERANCE.
However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. —Matthew 17:21 Prayer applies God’s power and healing to the situation. Fasting applies our attention and focus. Pray centers our mind on God. Fasting takes our mind off of our needs and fixes our minds on His needs. Prayer surrenders wants. Fasting lets … Continue reading “26 PRAY WITH FASTING TO SEE DELIVERANCE.”
25 PRAY FOR RIGHT TIMING.
But as for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD, in the acceptable time; —Psalm 69:13 Too often I pray for my timing instead of His timing. I want what I want now! I push to see my timeline or timetable accomplished so that I will be comforted and satisfied. However, the acceptable time … Continue reading “25 PRAY FOR RIGHT TIMING.”
24 PRAY TO OPEN EYES.
And Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. —2 Kings 6:17 Prayer opens our eyes to see the invisible. Thy … Continue reading “24 PRAY TO OPEN EYES.”
23 PRAY FOR WHAT’S LASTING.
Let my prayer be set before You as incense. —Psalm 141:2 The prayers of the saints rise eternally as a sweet aroma of incense before the throne of God. “Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden … Continue reading “23 PRAY FOR WHAT’S LASTING.”