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Author Archives: Stephen Nielsen
Six Goals of Satan That We Need To Be Aware Of
In my book, Purpose of Prayer, I have come up with six wants, or goals, which Satan has been working toward since his fall. Here is that excerpt. 1. He wants to be God. Satan (or Lucifer) was God’s … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer, Satan, spiritual warfare, vigilance in prayer
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Two Reasons Why Vigilance Necessary
There are at least two reasons why vigilance is necessary: one, because we are imprisoned in our unredeemed flesh, and sin constantly takes advantage of us; and two, because there is a devil. 1. Because of our unredeemed … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Vigilance in Prayer, Prayer Warfare
Tagged prayer, Satan, sin, spiritual warfare, vigilance in prayer
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Two Purposes for Vigilance in These Last Days
As we have discussed, our vigilance, or the vigilance that God wants to give us will prepare us and make us fit to face and combat the forces of evil in the world. But to what purpose? In my … Continue reading
Vigilance: Being more in Touch with God
Vigilance, I think, is an excellent word to portray the way we need to be in order to be prepared and fit to face and combat the forces of evil in this world. One who is vigilant, therefore, is one … Continue reading
God Sometimes Uses Natural Means to Heal Us – from 2 Kings 20:1-7
Some would say that when God heals He will always do it instantly and without any medicine. I agree that He is certainly able to do that, and He has done that on many occasions, especially by Jesus. But … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Genesis to Nehemiah, Quiet Time Highlights
Tagged healing, Hezekiah, natural healing, prayer
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Claiming the Principles of Matthew 18:19-20 When Praying in a Group
If we intend to have a prayer group and believe that the group will benefit us (and the kingdom of God), especially in regard to united prayer, then we need to find and hold to Biblical principles concerning groups. … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Uniting in Prayer
Tagged prayer, prayer groups, united prayer
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Dark Dreams
Dark have been my dreams of late. (King Theoden of Lord of the Rings) It’s not a common thing, but every once in a while my dreams will be dark—full of sin, discouragement, worry and dread. And I hate it, … Continue reading
United Prayer: Four Ways to Achieve it – #4 Through Leadership
Whenever there is a strong spiritual leader who is sincere and has a heart for God and a burning desire to lead people to follow God, usually (if God has been working in the hearts of the people) many … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer, spiritual leadership, united prayer
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United Prayer: Four Ways to Achieve it — #3 By Our Diligence in Prayer Ministry
There are always things you can do together with others in your church, or in your family, or in any other Christian groups that will help you to achieve united prayer. Here are a few ideas. (Note that not all … Continue reading
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Four Ways to Achieve United Prayer — #2 By Love
United prayer is when believers are drawn together, in mind and purpose, by the Holy Spirit, to pray according to the will of God. Thus it is the mighty moving on believers to pray what is on God’s heart. United … Continue reading