Scripture: “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11… Continue reading Praying with Authority
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Praying Scripture— Aging
Scripture “Even when you are old, I will take care of you; even when you have gray hair, I will carry you. I made you, and I will support you; I will carry you and rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4— NIV And “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my… Continue reading Praying Scripture— Aging
Praying the Psalms
Claude MariottiniEmeritus Professorof Old TestamentNorthern Baptist Seminary The book of Psalms has played an important role in the spiritual development of an untold number of people throughout the centuries. Devout people who set a regular time aside for prayer and meditation can easily use and adapt the songs and prayers from the Book of Psalms to… Continue reading Praying the Psalms
Praying Scripture— Safety
Scripture “The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1— NIV And “He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings.His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4— NIV And… Continue reading Praying Scripture— Safety
Praying Scripture— Family
Scripture “Grandchildren are the crowning glory and ultimate delight of old age, and parents are the pride of their children.” Proverbs 17:6— VOICE And “A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.” Proverbs 17:17— NET And “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm… Continue reading Praying Scripture— Family
Praying Scripture— Grace
Scripture “For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].” John 1:16— NIV And “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is… Continue reading Praying Scripture— Grace
Praying Scripture— Discernment
Scripture “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1— NIV And “Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the LORD are right;… Continue reading Praying Scripture— Discernment
Praying For Others
…Pray one for another…James 5:16 There is nothing that makes us love someone as praying for him, and when you can do this sincerely for anyone, you have fitted your soul for the performance of everything that is kind and civil toward him. Be daily on your knees in a solemn, deliberate performance of this… Continue reading Praying For Others
Praying without Condemnation
We know that there is no condemnation to us who are in Christ Jesus. Why do we often feel condemned and judged and worry about approaching Christ for forgiveness? We can also extend our inward condemnation to others, due to the guilt that we experience, because of our failures. The Bible exhorts us to pray… Continue reading Praying without Condemnation
Praying Scripture— Anger
Scripture “When you are angry, don’t let it carry you into sin. Don’t let the sun set with anger in your heart or give the devil room to work.” Ephesians 4:26-27— VOICE And “My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow… Continue reading Praying Scripture— Anger