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Tag Archives: pray
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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Who and What on My 2022 Prayer List
1 Timothy 2:2 (MSG) Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. Who? Elected officials Judges Appointees Regulators Support staff for all of … Continue reading
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