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Tag Archives: pray
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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Praise from the Nations
Nations boast in their own strength for a season. One day, all nations will proclaim God’s power. Psalm 68:32-34 (NIV) Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, to him who rides across the … Continue reading
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Love This Prayer
If you follow this blog, you know that I love simple, time-tested prayers like this one: A perfect prayer for ourselves and others.
Pray for Love
Matthew 5:44 (ERV) Love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly. OK, I can pray for my enemies. But when I do, I must also pray for myself — because loving them doesn’t come easily!
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Pray with Love
You probably know this children’s song: “Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so.” Anna Bartlett Warner, 1859 Maybe you’ve sung it. I learned this version many years ago. “I love Jesus, does He know? … Continue reading
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Pray to Love
Jesus said, John 13:34 (CEV) You must love each other, just as I have loved you. O Lord, teach me to love!
Love to Pray
February 14. Valentines Day. A perfect day for a little talk with Jesus. I talk, he listens. He talks, I listen. Song of Songs 2:8 (GW) I hear my beloved’s voice. Look! Here he comes. Jesus … Continue reading
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Prayer for Such a Time as This
In the book of Esther, we find Mordecai urging Esther to use her influence with the king to save her people. Esther 4:14 (NIV) Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as … Continue reading
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Difficult Prayers
Some prayers don’t come easily. Think of someone you don’t like: Your grumpy neighbor The politician you despise The coworker who did you wrong The guy who bullied you back in middle school Now, imagine that person … Continue reading
One More Name on My 2022 Prayer List
My prayer list is incomplete without one more name. Mine. Matthew 26:41 (ESV) Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 1 Peter 5:8 (AMPC) Be … Continue reading
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