The history of prayer as it meets us here reflects various stages of experience and revelation. 1. Patriarchal Period Prayer is (1) colloquy with God ( e.g. Genesis 15:1-2; Genesis 15:7-8; Genesis 17:15-16; Genesis 17:22 ); (2) intercession ( e.g. Genesis 17:16; Genesis 18:23 ff.); (3) personal supplication ( e.g. Genesis 15:2; Genesis 32:11; Genesis 43:14 ); (4) asseveration ( e.g. Genesis 14:22 ); (5) vow ( e.g. Genesis 28:20). 2. The Law ( i.e. as codified and expanded in later… Continue reading What are Prayers In the Old Testament?
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The Prayer of Jabez – Charles Spurgeon Sermon
“Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed!”—1 Chronicles 4:10 We know very little about Jabez, except that he was more honorable than his brethren, and that he was called Jabez because his mother bare him with sorrow. It will sometimes happen that where there is the most sorrow in the antecedents, there will… Continue reading The Prayer of Jabez – Charles Spurgeon Sermon
What is the purpose of prayer?
Prayer is an important part of the Christian life. It is the way we communicate with the Lord and praise Him. To understand the purpose of prayer, it is important to first understand what prayer is not. There are many wrong views in the world and culture about prayer, even among Christians, and these should be… Continue reading What is the purpose of prayer?
Praying with Thanksgiving
There are two words often overlooked in the lesson about prayer which Paul gives us in Philippians 4:6-7. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your… Continue reading Praying with Thanksgiving
What is prayer?
Prayer is that activity of believers whereby they communicate with God, worshipping him, praising him, thanking him, confessing to him and making requests of him. This article will be concerned mainly with those aspects of prayer connected with requests, whether personal or for others. Concerning other aspects of prayer see Confession ; Fasting ; Praise ; Worship . God’s power and human helplessness Believers pray because… Continue reading What is prayer?
Charles Stanley – Our Helper In Prayer
Based on Romans 8:26-28, this message explains the Holy Spirit’s role of helping us in prayer. It describes several reasons for weakness in prayer and focuses on three ways the Holy Spirit can be our Helper in prayer. When you pray, do you pray with a sense of confidence that God is listening and that… Continue reading Charles Stanley – Our Helper In Prayer
What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed?
The prayers Jesus prayed give us insight into His nature, His heart, and His mission on earth. The prayers of Jesus also inform and encourage us in our own prayer lives. Far more important than where He prayed, when He prayed, and in what position He prayed is the fact that He prayed. The theme… Continue reading What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed?
8 Powerful Prayers for Your Family for Faith and Unity
Prayer for gratitude God Almighty, our loving Father. You are the God who gave life to me, the one who formed me inside my mother’s womb. Thank You for the lives of my parents and siblings. Thank You for giving me the opportunity to live within the embrace of my family members. I am thankful… Continue reading 8 Powerful Prayers for Your Family for Faith and Unity