Tag: prayer

21 Bible Prayers for Government Leaders – Enjoying the Journey

In seasons like this, it is easy to become frustrated with the corruption, inaction, and incompetence we observe in government. It is not just in the United States either. While we as Americans have the right and duty to vote, the Apostle Paul instructed Timothy “That, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks,… Continue reading 21 Bible Prayers for Government Leaders – Enjoying the Journey

The Lord’s Prayer Explained

Every Christian should commit the Lord’s Prayer to memory. At one point, Jesus’ disciples came to Him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray.” And He did just that: “[Jesus] said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer Explained

Approaching Prayer with Joy-Filled Trust

I hate the Rubik’s Cube. When the Rubik’s Cube craze hit in 1980, I bought one. I was so cool; I got all the colors the same—on one side. Oh, great. There are five other sides. I got my clueless fingers on one of those how-to-solve booklets, and very methodically—very slowly—I manipulated that stupid cube. Once it… Continue reading Approaching Prayer with Joy-Filled Trust

Do You Ever Pray About Prayer? (1 Kings 8.31–43)

If someone sins against a neighbor and is given an oath to swear, and comes and swears before your altar in this house, then hear in heaven, and act, and judge your servants, condemning the guilty by bringing their conduct on their own head, and vindicating the righteous by rewarding them according to their righteousness.… Continue reading Do You Ever Pray About Prayer? (1 Kings 8.31–43)

HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD — SAMUELDEUTH.COM

You see in these few verses that Samuel positioned himself in a place where God could speak to him. Often we find ourselves like Eli in this story—distracted, busy, and away from God’s presence. Can God shout over the noise of our lives? Yes, but he usually asks us to quiet our lives and lean… Continue reading HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD — SAMUELDEUTH.COM

[Romans Study 10-2] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ (Romans 5:1-2)

[Romans Study 10-2] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’  [Romans 5:1-2] 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Regeneration; Rebirth  How can fallen human beings be regenerated? Only when we place our faith in Christ. Only Christ offers a cure for the total depravity of… Continue reading [Romans Study 10-2] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ (Romans 5:1-2)

Unlimited: The Reason For Powerlessness | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: The Reason for Powerlessness May 15, 2024 1968 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer” (Mark 9:28–29, NIV). The disciples weren’t able to heal a boy possessed by an evil spirit, and their failure led to an embarrassing public… Continue reading Unlimited: The Reason For Powerlessness | Good News Unlimited

[Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)

[Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith  [Romans 3:27-4:25] 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. 28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. 29 Is God the God of Jews only?… Continue reading [Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)

Unlimited: Belief And Unbelief | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Belief and Unbelief May 13, 2024 1788 If you can do anything, take pity on us and help us. “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” (Mark 9:23–24, NIV)! Jesus was faced with a man who doubts whether Jesus can… Continue reading Unlimited: Belief And Unbelief | Good News Unlimited