Category Archives: Word and Prayer

How to Pray the Word in Your Devotions: 4 Steps

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

When you have your devotions, if you want the Word to be powerful and take root in your heart, take time to pray the Word. Here’s how in four steps. 1. First, before reading the scriptures in your quiet time, … Continue reading →

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Five Ways That Prayer Brings Power to the Word

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

I will not say that the word has no power without your prayers, but your prayers will sure help to put the power of the word to use in your life. If you pray before you read the word that … Continue reading →

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Eight Ways Abiding in the Word Strengthens Prayer

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

John 15:7 says, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” What a promise! According to Spurgeon, this verse seems to imply that as … Continue reading →

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Four Stages of Abiding in God’s Word

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

In my study I have come up with four stages of abiding in God and His word. These, I believe, are the stages that God takes us through when we abide in His word (when we seek to be … Continue reading →