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Bless Those Who Curse Us

  I am instructed to pray for our enemies. Thus I pray for those who terrorize, and I pray for those who blaspheme.   Almighty God, just as you confronted Paul on the road to Damascus and turned his mission … Continue reading

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Unashamed Prayer

  Last week’s terrorist attack brought us a new phrase, “prayer-shaming.” What’s your response?     If I said that, I’d be very afraid Folks who disdain God don’t expect God to “fix” anything I am proud to pray. Prayer works! I’m … Continue reading

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“And Turn from Your Wicked Ways”

“Turn from your wicked ways.” Ah, that’s the real challenge of 2 Chronicles 7:14. When it comes to the state of my nation, I want the other fella to turn from his wicked ways. Cause I’m one of the good guys, … Continue reading

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Nehemiah Humbles Himself and Prays

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin … Continue reading

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Pray Early, Pray Often

    Nehemiah, man of the week for this website:    He got bad news, and he prayed. He saw an opportunity, and he prayed. He met resistance, and he prayed. Are you seeing a theme here? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 … Continue reading

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Pray Long, Pray Quick

The new Foundation study here focuses on Nehemiah. I am intrigued by his approaches to prayer: Nehemiah 1:4 (NLT) For days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2:4-5 The king asked, “Well, how can I … Continue reading

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Prayer Stones (a la Nehemiah)

  I am a big fan of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, so it should come as no surprise that I tracked down a Spurgeon sermon on Nehemiah. You can read it for yourself here.   “What are your difficulties, dear friend, … Continue reading

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Wordless Prayer

  Yesterday, I went through all the people on my prayer list without a single word. I played As I Survey the Wondrous Cross over and over, while I pictured each person surveying the wondrous cross.   I started with … Continue reading

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Nevertheless Pray!

The wall-builders encountered resistance. Nevertheless . . .  Nehemiah 4:9 (KJV) Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God.   Spurgeon expanded on the principle behind Nehemiah’s action: “If men make a jest of your religion, pray none the less. … Continue reading

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Communicate Without Ceasing

  I had a sign in my office: Every problem is a communication problem.     Yes, indeed. My problem is that I need to communicate more. With God. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing.

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