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Tag Archives: pray
The When of Prayer
The Bible is clear. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) Pray continually. Pray. All. The. Time. Easier said than done.
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The Word
John 1:1 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. My one-word for 2023 is PRAY. When we pray, the Word (Jesus) hears our words.
My 2023 One-Word
Yep, count me in with the folks who chose one word for the year. My word for 2023 is PRAY. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Never stop praying. Pray all the time. Pray without ceasing. Pray about everything … Continue reading
Students, Studies and Prayer
I memorized this verse when I was a college student (back then, it was the King James Version): 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading
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Thoughtful Prayer
“You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” John Bunyan (1628-1688) “On every occasion of uneasiness, we should retire to prayer, that we may give place … Continue reading
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When God Says “Know”
Ephesians 3:19 (NIRV) And may you know his love, even though it can’t be known completely. Then you will be filled with everything God has for you. The better you know God, the better you know how to … Continue reading
God Says Yes and No
Matthew 6:11 (NIRV) Give us today our daily bread. I say bread. I think brownie — warm from the oven, topped with ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. God says yes to the bread, no to … Continue reading
Pray for the Adults
Matthew 19:14 (ESV) Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them.” Let’s pray for school teachers, administrators and staff (I count myself among them: I work part-time in a high school): Lord, may … Continue reading
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Be Quick to Pray
James 1:19 (NIV) Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Let me add one more thought: Everyone should be quick to listen, quick to pray, slow to speak and slow to … Continue reading
Praying Expectantly
Acts 12 shows the power of corporate prayer (if you don’t know the story, take a few minutes and read it for yourself). Christians were being persecuted. James was killed, Peter put in jail. Acts 12:5 (NIV) Peter … Continue reading
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