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Why do we need to pray with confidence?

Why do we need to pray with confidence? God knows we are human. Why can’t we just pray the way we want? This is an important question. I suppose we could pray any way we want, but where would it … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Last Prayers were Simple, Direct and Earnest

 Just after Jesus’ prayer, in John 17, He and His disciples went out to the Mount of Olives. And when they came to a place named Gethsemane (The Garden of Gethsemane), He told His disciples to sit and wait for … Continue reading →

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Approach Problems with Prayer and Patience

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  Recently, when faced with Troubles insurmountable Temptations there were To be hasty, rash, Impatient and rude   God, however, Beckoned me forward With prayer and patience And I knew it was right  …

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Jesus’ Masterful Prayer (in John 17): 4 Things We Can Learn From It

  Here is a masterful prayer. There is no doubt that we could learn much from it. But I want to focus on just four things: that the requests are specific and definite; that His prayers are purposeful; that they … Continue reading →

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Jesus Prayed When His Soul Was Troubled — John 12:27-28

Though Jesus was fully God, He was also fully human and in need of constant prayer. Jesus prayed the following prayer on the second day of the Passover feast, the day after His triumphal entry.   John 12:27-28 “Now My … Continue reading →

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5 Biblical Reasons Why Answers to Prayer Are Important

  There are many reasons why God wants us to receive answers from Him when we pray. Here are five biblical reasons:    1.  God has made it our nature to ask in prayer in order that we may receive. … Continue reading →

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3 Motives for Purity as We Draw Near the End of All Things— from 1 Peter 4:7

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? 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. NIV ? 1.  The end of the world as we know it…

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Jesus, at Times, Prayed and Thanked His Father Publically

Consider the following two prayers of Jesus:    Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed … Continue reading →

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Nehemiah Fought His Enemies by Prayer

  When Nehemiah and his men began to rebuild the walls, they encountered great resistance from Sanbalet (a Samaritan), from Arabs, from the Ammonites, and from the Ashdodites; and they conspired together to attack Jerusalem and create confusion. But Nehemiah … Continue reading →

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An Evening Prayer

Just around the corner of my mind lies the sweet fragrance of the Lord I close my eyes tight to try to capture it Sweet longing fills my heart Come loser Listen Lord Jesus Lord of glory come to me … Continue reading →

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