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Tag Archives: prayer
Pray Like a Lion
I don’t remember exactly who and when, but years ago I learned about four faces of prayer–based on the four faces of the Revelation’s heavenly creatures. Revelation 4:7 (ESV) The first living creature like a lion, the second … Continue reading
Pinches of Prayer
Leviticus 16:12 (NIV) He [Aaron the priest] is to take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the Lord and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense and take them behind the curtain. Two handfuls of prayerful … Continue reading
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Sweet-Smelling Prayer
Psalm 141:2 (GW) Let my prayer be accepted as sweet-smelling incense in your presence. My prayers have an odor. Are they sweet with praise or reeking of bitterness? tinged with delight or singed with grumbling? fresh with hope or … Continue reading
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Time for Prayer
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. “On all occasions.” “Always.” Wow! … Continue reading
Pray God’s Word
My one-word for 2023 is actually three words: Pray God’s Word. I’m looking to Scripture to put words to my prayers. For places: Psalm 122:7 (ESV) Peace be within your walls and security within your towers. For people: … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 9:31, Ephesians 1:18, One Word, prayer, Psalm 122:7, Scripture
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My Election Prayer Story
Election Day, 2000: I skipped lunch and went to a nearby park. I sensed the Spirit’s nudge to pray for the candidates’ peace as the votes were tallied. I pictured the candidates and their wives (George and Laura … Continue reading
Prayer for the Losers
Candidates who lose don’t automatically drop off my prayer list. Scripture guides my prayers for them too. May no root of bitterness spring up in their hearts (Hebrews 12:15) May perseverance finish its work, making them mature … Continue reading
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Tagged elections, Hebrews 12:15, James 1:4, Micah 6:8, prayer
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