Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. —1 John 5:14 Confidence in prayer rests not in … Continue reading “22 PRAY CONFIDENTLY.”
21 COME BOLDLY IN PRAYER.
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. —Hebrews 4:16 Boldly isn’t arrogantly for our approach has nothing to do with our own merit (Eph. 2:8). Boldly isn’t proudly for our coming isn’t of our own effort but through … Continue reading “21 COME BOLDLY IN PRAYER.”
20 PRAY RIGHTEOUSLY TO BE SEEN AND HEARD BY GOD.
For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers. —1 Peter 3:12 Interesting isn’t it? He who never slumbers or sleeps is always attentive to our prayers. God always listens, but does He always take notice of what we say? Yes, God sees everything, but does … Continue reading “20 PRAY RIGHTEOUSLY TO BE SEEN AND HEARD BY GOD.”
19 SANCTIFY IT BY PRAYER.
For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. —1 Timothy 4:5 Sanctify. Make holy. Separate. Consecrate. Dedicate. Set apart to be used exclusively by God. It. What’s “it?” It is anything and everything. It is anyone and everyone. It is anything you are about to do or say. Before you do it, … Continue reading “19 SANCTIFY IT BY PRAYER.”
18 ABIDE PATIENTLY IN PRAYER.
Continuing steadfastly in prayer. —Romans 12:12 This phrase in the Greek implies that we need to dwell, abide, even to rest in prayer. Urgent prayer isn’t about needing an answer now. Praying with urgency has to do with being urgent to get alone with God, to withdraw immediately into His presence, to rush to meet … Continue reading “18 ABIDE PATIENTLY IN PRAYER.”
17 PRAY FOR MORE THAN HELP; PRAY FOR THE HELPER.
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. —John 14:16 What is the most universal prayer prayed? Lord, help! When is the most common time that people pray? Anytime they need help! Jesus has great news for you. You can stop waiting until … Continue reading “17 PRAY FOR MORE THAN HELP; PRAY FOR THE HELPER.”
16 ASK IN PRAYER TO RECEIVE.
You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. —James 4:2 What keeps us from asking for what we truly need? • Pride. We are too proud to ask. • Ignorance. We don’t know how to ask or what … Continue reading “16 ASK IN PRAYER TO RECEIVE.”
15 PRAY FOR PARDON AS AN ADOPTED HEIR.
If now I have found grace in Your sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray, go among us, even though we are a stiff-necked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us as Your inheritance. —Exodus 34:9 We have been adopted (Romans 8). Our adoption as the heirs of God gives … Continue reading “15 PRAY FOR PARDON AS AN ADOPTED HEIR.”
14 PRAY FOR POWER.
And now, I pray, let the power of my LORD be great, just as You have spoken.” —Numbers 14:17 Confess. Praying for power begins with a confession. Lord, I can’t but You can. It’s not by personal might or power but by His Spirit that anything is accomplished in our lives (Zech. 4:6). Repent. Praying … Continue reading “14 PRAY FOR POWER.”
13 BRING AN OFFERING WITH YOUR PRAYER.
Do not depart from here, I pray, until I come to You and bring out my offering and set it before You. —Judges 6:18 Gideon prayed and brought an offering to God. Giving and praying go hand in hand as we walk in the Spirit. The Hebrews worshipped, prayed and brought their offerings to the … Continue reading “13 BRING AN OFFERING WITH YOUR PRAYER.”