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Tag Archives: prayer
Thoughtless Prayer
“You must pray with all your might. That does not mean saying your prayers, or sitting gazing about in church or chapel with eyes wide open while someone else says them for you.” William Booth (1829-1912) Mindless words aren’t … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Prayer
“Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty.” E.M. Bounds (1835-1913) “Prayer is not only asking, but … Continue reading
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The School of Answered Prayer
Andrew Murray included this prayer in his book, With Christ in the School of Prayer: “Lord, Jesus, teach me to pray with all my heart and strength that there may be no doubt with You or with me about what … Continue reading
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The School of Prayer in the Spirit
In his book With Christ in the School of Prayer, Andrew Murray urges us to first seek the Spirit. “The Holy Spirit is the first of the Father’s gifts and the one He delights most in bestowing. … Continue reading
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The School of Prayer on Earth and in Heaven
Here’s more wisdom from Murray’s With Christ in the School of Payer. “Let us seek not only in prayer, but at all times, to joyfully accept the assurance that man’s prayer on earth and God’s answer in heaven … Continue reading
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The School of Near and Dear Prayer
In his book, With Christ in the School of Prayer, Andrew Murray reminds us to look to our heavenly Father. “God loves you not because you are clever or good, but because He is your father.” Pray with Pastor Murray: … Continue reading
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The School of Prayer
This week I plan to share a few nuggets of wisdom from Andrew Murray’s little book, With Christ in the School of Prayer. Pastor Murray (1828-1917) was a Dutch Reformed Church missionary sent from Scotland to South Africa. He had … Continue reading
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Praying with the Holy Spirit
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Praising in the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:3 (ESV) . . . no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the power behind our prayers of praise and worship. It is through God that we … Continue reading
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The Holy Spirit Is Praying
When our world crumbles, when things seem darkest, the best we can manage is a one-word prayer: God! It is enough. Romans 8:26 (NLV) We do not know how to pray or what we should pray for, but the … Continue reading
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