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Category Archives: Importune Prayer
The Results of Praying with Importunity
The one obvious result, of course, will be that we will see more answers to prayer, and we will experience the great joy in the Lord that follows (Jn. 16:24). But there are also other results. Here are three … Continue reading
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The Great Demand for Importune Prayer
From what I have discovered from my study, there seems to be two main aspects of importune prayer: it is urgent, and it has a dogged persistence. Each of these has their own demands. Urgency is demanded because of … Continue reading
The Importune Prayers of Elijah and Daniel
We will continue our study of Importunity in prayer with two more holy men, Elijah and Daniel. Elijah’s Prayer, 1 Kings 18:41- 45 Now Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound … Continue reading
The Importune Prayers of Two Holy Men, Abraham and Moses
In this blog post we will take a look at the importune prayers of two holy men—Abraham and Moses. Abraham’s prayer, from Genesis 18:22-33 Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, Abraham's prayers, importunity in prayer, Moses, Moses' prayers, prayer
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Importunity in Prayer–From Two Biblical Stories
Generally speaking importune prayer is persistent prayer and demanding prayer. Read these two biblical stories and then please check out my brief findings. The healing of a Canaanite woman’s daughter—Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went out from there and … Continue reading
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Tagged desperate prayer, importunity in prayer, persistent prayer, prayer, prayer with faith, urgent prayer
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What is Importune Prayer? 5 Answers
True prayer is prayer with importunity. The word “importunity” is a King James word used in Luke 11:8. It is translated now in most other versions as “persistence,” however I think importunity is really a fuller and better word. Well, here in five points, is … Continue reading
Four Ways to Pray With Importunity
Importune prayer is prayer that is aroused and energized by the Holy Spirit. According to E. M. Bounds, It [importune prayer] is not an impulse of energy, not a mere earnestness of soul; it is an inwrought force, a faculty … Continue reading
Four Reasons Why Prayer Takes Time
It almost always takes time for prayers to be answered; therefore, prayers need to continue with persistence. But why is that true? Why can’t God answer prayers immediately? Well, He can, and He sometimes does if He wants to perform … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Murray, Daniel 10:13, earnest prayer, faith, Joshua 10:12-13, Luke 18:7-8, miracles, prayer, Satan, spiritual warfare
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18 Facets of Importune Prayer
Here, in summary, are eighteen facets of importune prayer that I have written about in my book Principles of Prayer. Importune prayer… is an appeal to the friendship of God for our friends. goes beyond friendship. keeps asking with a … Continue reading