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Prayer of Praise

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  Praise is how we express to God our love for Him. It is how we honor, reverence, and exalt Him.  In praise we acknowledge who He is.  We exalt Him and thank Him for His attributes and ways. It … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Confession

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  When we begin to pray, I suppose it is more natural to praise Him first, to say “Hallowed be Thy name.” But if there is unconfessed sin in the life, confession must come first; for the Psalmist tells us … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah’s Praise Filled Prayer for Israel at a Time of Calamity—Jeremiah 32:17-25

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  Jeremiah 32:17-25 ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. 18 You show lovingkindness to thousands, and repay the iniquity of … Continue reading →

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The Prayers Of Habakkuk: Habakkuk Questioned God and Waited for His Answer

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  Habakkuk 1:2-4. O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. 3 Why do You show me iniquity, And cause me to see trouble? For … Continue reading →

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Much Prayer Is Needed Regarding Common Core

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  I am a big fan of Olive Tree Ministries, began and led by Jan Markell. She interviews someone once a week and they talk about critical issues of our day. This one on Common Core really got to me. … Continue reading →

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Isaiah’s Miracle Prayer: Did the Sun Go Backward? — 2 Kings 20:11.

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  Isaiah 20:11  So Isaiah the prophet cried out to the LORD, and He brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down on the sundial of Ahaz.   Isaiah’s prayer recorded here brought about a miracle … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 123

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

   Psalm 123 To Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou who art enthroned in the heavens! 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid to the … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah’s Tears Touched God — 2 Kings 20:2-3

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  During the time period that Assyria was invading Judah, Hezekiah became mortally ill.  And Isaiah came and gave him a message from God that he would die. But Hezekiah “turned his face to the wall and prayed to the … Continue reading →

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Yielding in Prayer: Yielding to Waiting on God or To Impatience?

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

    In the Christian life there are two things we can yield ourselves to: to God and to righteousness, or to sin and unrighteousness. Romans 6:12-13, 16 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah’s Praise-Filled Prayer Brings Deliverance —from 2 Kings 18-19

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  After Hezekiah had faithfully brought all the people of Judah back to the Lord, God allowed Sennacherib, King of Assyria, to come and invade Judah, to besiege their fortified cities, and to make war on Jerusalem.  Eventually, Sennacherib sent … Continue reading →

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