Category Archives: Prayer A to Z Excerpts

FAILURE IN PRAYER—10 Reasons Why We Fail In Getting To Prayer

There are many areas of failure in getting to prayer.  And so I have done my best to point out some of those areas.  I have found ten different areas of failure; and I have outlined them with the acrostic … Continue reading →

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A Strategy for Evangelism

The following article is an excerpt from this book.   If you really want to share Christ with people and see them come to Christ you must have a plan.  I suggest that you do these four things: first, prepare … Continue reading →

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Earnest Prayer

The following article is an excerpt from this book.   Generally speaking, to be earnest means to be sincere and serious.  When one prays with earnestness, he prays showing deep sincerity or seriousness; thus, he is determined, fervent and intense … Continue reading →

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Desire in Prayer–Four Ways Desire Aids Us in Prayer

The following article is an excerpt from Prayer A to Z. The way I see it, the way God gets a hold of us and brings us to into prayer is by first creating in us a desire for Himself … Continue reading →

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Definition of Prayer

The following article is an excerpt from this book.   Prayer has been defined or described in many ways. Here are nine different descriptions of prayer, by various authors:  1.  Prayer is asking and receiving.  According to E.M. Bounds, “Prayer … Continue reading →

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Communication with God

The following article is an excerpt from this book.   Prayer is not only petition, it is also something more basic—it is soul to soul communication with God.  And this really must come first, before we ask God for anything.  … Continue reading →

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Confidence in Prayer

The following article is an excerpt from Prayer A to Z. When we think about confidence, even when we say the word “confidence,” it makes us feel good doesn’t it?  It gives us a lift, gives us energy, strength and … Continue reading →

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Burden in Prayer

The following article is an excerpt from this book.   Prayer is all about carrying burdens, not only the burdens of people but the burdens of God.  He calls us to be burden bearers with Him for people, for the … Continue reading →

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SWEET PRAYER: Keeping Our Prayers As Sweet As Incense

The following article is an excerpt from this book.   Since David prayed, “May my prayers be counted as incense before Thee” (Ps. 141:2, NASB), one thing we may conclude is that not all prayers are as incense.  Some in … Continue reading →

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How to Become a Christian

This article is an excerpt from my book, Prayer A to Z. There is really only one prayer that a non-Christian can pray with the assurance that God will hear him.  It is the prayer for mercy—from a humble heart … Continue reading →

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