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Tag Archives: prayer
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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Tagged 1 Peter 1:16, Holy Spirit, Leviticus 11:45, prayer, Thomas T. Lynch
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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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Praying at All Times
Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Pray “at all times.” No way! Good thing the Holy Spirit is here to help.
Praying in the Holy Spirit
The epistle of Jude is short (one chapter, 25 verses). In verse 20, Jude tells us to pray “in the Holy Spirit” (that’s how it’s worded in most English translations). What does that mean? Let’s look at the … Continue reading
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Thank God for Saying No
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Why God Says No
Sometimes God says No. James explains why. James 4:3 (AMP) You ask [God for something] and do not receive it, because you ask with wrong motives [out of selfishness or with an unrighteous agenda]. Check your motives … Continue reading