Category Archives: Prayer A to Z Excerpts

3 Reasons Why Paul Thanked God for the Thessalonians— 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, 4 so that we … Continue reading →

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Praying Together in Unity — What Is United Prayer?

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

United prayer can be seen beautifully by this wild flower–as each individual pedal forms the whole of the flower. True prayer must be united prayer. God didn’t design prayer for individual needs and purposes apart from others. We all have … Continue reading →

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A Prayer to Be Preserved Blameless At His Coming — 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, … Continue reading →

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How to Be Obedient To God in Your Prayers — 3 Points

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

True prayer is prayer that is always obedient to God. But prayer without obedience is no prayer at all; that is, it doesn’t have an abiding connection with God. Therefore, since obedience is so important in prayer, it is vital … Continue reading →

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Paul Prays for the Thessalonian Church, To Be Filled With Love — from I Thessalonians 3:9-13

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, 10 night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face … Continue reading →

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How to Pray Down and Destroy an Evil Stronghold — 5 Ways

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

I walk across this dam to get to my favorite walking trail along the Mississippi river. In order to be able to resist sin and Satan and destroy his strongholds, you must first put on the armor of God … Continue reading →

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Paul Prays For the Thessalonians with Much Thanks

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, 3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Be Watchful In Prayer and Resist the Devil

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Resisting means to stand against and to fight against. In James 4:7 we are commanded to submit to God and resist the devil. In Ephesians 6:12 and 14 we are commanded to be strong in the Lord and to … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Beautiful and Graceful Prayer for the Colossian Church

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

I saw this beautiful grey heron on my nature walk today. I’ve never seen one like it. While being imprisoned in Rome, Paul told the Colossians, in his letter to them, that whenever he prayed for them he was … Continue reading →

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3 Big Hindrances to Prayer

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

I originally came up with a list of about forty things that could hinder prayer. Upon review of all those things I saw that there was a common thread running through them—pride. Pride and selfishness I believe is at … Continue reading →

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