Prayer for the Sick

Dear Heavenly Father, Your faithful Word (James 5:15) says the prayer of faith shall heal the sick. We ask you today to heal us from every sickness, disease and illness. Please touch us with Your healing hand and give us the comfort and peace to get through. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By Bible Portal Staff… Continue reading Prayer for the Sick

Prayer for Discernment

Lord, help me make wise choices today. Give me insight to discern good and evil and choose according to Your will. I desire Your truth, wherein great wisdom can be found. May I seek You more and more. In Jesus’ name, Amen. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged… Continue reading Prayer for Discernment

Prayer for Change

Dear heavenly Father,  I know it’s time for a change.  Give me the courage to keep going, for I am afraid to let go.  I believe that when a door closes, another opens, for You are faithful.  But I am assured that no matter what, there is one thing that never changes.  -Jesus Christ who is the… Continue reading Prayer for Change

Prayer for Finances

Dear Lord, In financially strapped times like now, I’m easily consumed with worry and fear. I am also tempted to grumble and complain, for my situation feels so stuffy. As difficult as it is, help me endure this test and keep me from wavering. I want to maintain a thankful and pure heart towards You.… Continue reading Prayer for Finances

Going to Heaven

I heard a story of an old man who accepted Jesus when he was old. He loved reading the Bible with his reading glasses on. To everyone’s amazement, he always read only Matthew 1, which contains the laundry list of unpronounceable names until the birth of Jesus. A curious grandson asked, “Grandpa, you are so… Continue reading Going to Heaven

Do you want to be healed?

The Gospel books testify Jesus as a man of miracles who healed many from various diseases (Mark 1:34). This included curing lepers, paralytics and the blind, among others.  Various accounts of the Lord healing the sick are recorded. One unique question Jesus first asked was a seemingly ordinary but  essential question.  The man who was an… Continue reading Do you want to be healed?

Don’t Doubt God

James 1:6  “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt…” The epistle of James is unique. Through the letter, we can see apostle James’ character. His words are strict, yet further insight reveals his humility and absolute reliance on God’s grace. James was a man of prayer. Chapter 1 talks about trials and temptation.… Continue reading Don’t Doubt God