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Category Archives: Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Prayer Is God’s Idea
There is ample proof, through the life of Jesus, that prayer is God’s idea. For Jesus, who is really God come to us in the flesh, commanded us to pray, taught us to pray, and demonstrated prayer to us. He … Continue reading
How to Forgive: 9 Steps to Follow
According to Matthew 5:23-24, the first thing we are to do when we remember that someone has something against us, is to go quickly and make friends with him, even if we are in the middle of prayer. In fact, … Continue reading
The Consequences of Not Forgiving: Five Progressive Steps
D. L. Moody, in his book, Prevailing prayer, said, “…When you go into the door of God’s kingdom, you go in through the door of forgiveness…If we are unwilling to forgive others, God cannot forgive us.” Consequently, if He … Continue reading
Forgiving Our Offenders: What It Should Look Like, 6 Points
Our forgiveness of others should look actually the same as God’s forgiveness to us (look at my post right before this one—Understanding God’s Forgiveness). There should be no difference; forgiveness is forgiveness. Of course, since we are human, our … Continue reading
Understanding God’s Forgiveness: 5 points
Here’s another post from my book Prayer A to Z. 1. His forgiveness is rooted in His unconditional love. Though God does not always forgive everyone—He forgives only those who will repent of their sins—He does love everyone unconditionally. And … Continue reading
Guidelines for Fasting
GUIDELINES FOR FASTING Here are 16 guidelines for fasting taken from my book Prayer A to Z. This list is very brief. For more information you can get my e-book by clicking on Prayer A to Z. 1. … Continue reading
Twelve Reasons to Fast
Twelve Reasons to Fast 1. To humble self so God can use me. In fasting we attempt to bring ourselves to a humble state so God can make us holy, so we will be willing to seek Him, able … Continue reading
Posted in Fasting and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged Esther 4:3, Esther 9:5, Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:21-31, Isaiah 58:5-12, John 2:17, Jonah 3:10, Luke 2:37, Matthew 4:2
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Eight Descriptions of Fasting
The following is an excrept from my e-book Prayer A to Z. Eight Descriptions of Fasting 1. It is abstaining from food for spiritual purposes. The Hebrew word for fast (tsuwn) means “to cover the mouth.” The Greek word (nesteia) … Continue reading
Posted in Fasting and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged Andrew Murray, Daniel, Daniel 9:3, David, Derek Prince, Elijah, Fasting, Isaiah 58:6-9, Joel 2:12, Leviticus 23:27, Moses, Psalm 69:10, Ronald Dunn, Wesley Duewel
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Fasting Through the Centuries
In the Old and New Testament period, in the early church, in the church throughout the centuries, and in America and throughout the World people have fasted. Fasting in the Old Testament. According to Bible records, the practice of fasting … Continue reading
Fasting–What Jesus Taught about Fasting
Fasting is one of those things we would rather put out of our mind. Food is just too good these days. And who wants to suffer anyway. But if you are serious about prayer, you really should think about … Continue reading
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