“Let’s Talk” Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, … let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews …
Jacob’s Prayer
Claim God’s Promises “I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant.” Genesis 32:10 Jacob was in trouble. Again. He’d been entangled in some sort of trouble most of his life. He manipulated his older brother, Esau, then deceived their father, Isaac. He escaped Esau’s murderous rage by fleeing to Haran, where his Uncle Laban …
Praying on Behalf of Others
A Friend in Need So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 (NLT) Unfounded accusations at work, a rebellious teenager, an unpaid mortgage, nagging illness—the hardships …
Prayers of Celebration
Pack Prayer with Praise The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Psalm 97:1 Four psalms use the phrase “The Lord reigns”—Jehovah malak (Psalm 93, 96, 97, and 99). Each of the psalms is a hymn of praise, celebrating the universal sovereignty of the one true God and exhorting all people of the earth to …
Samson’s Prayer
My Way or God’s Way? O Sovereign Lord, remember me, O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes. Judges 16:28 If the Tribe of Dan Regional High School had published a yearbook, Samson would’ve certainly been the Athlete of the Year. Can you imagine his …
Pray for Leaders
Prayer, not Posts I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1–2 Twitter wars and Facebook rants. Heated arguments around the dinner table and in the employee break room. The …
Call the Elders to Pray
Prayer for Healing, Praise, and Repentance Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. …