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The Prayer of Jabez: For Those Living with Pain

1 Chronicles 4:10  And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I … Continue reading

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Should you speak to Satan in your prayers? Why or why not

This is a question that will bring different opinions.  Some, in their prayers, speak to Satan all the time.  Others warn against it.  Here is an excerpt from my book, Prayer A to Z, on this subject.  Please tell me … Continue reading

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The Christian’s Armor: Christian, make sure your armor is on!

 There’s always a war going on in the heavenly places, and God has chosen us and is counting on us to engage the enemy.  He has appointed us to overcome and cast down the principalities and powers through prayer; then … Continue reading

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Prayer with No Apparent Answer — from 2 Samuel 12:16

2 Samuel 12:16  David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground.   Possibly the lowest point in David’s life is recorded in the events surrounding this prayer—given … Continue reading

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3 Points of Truth for Every Christian That Resists the Enemy

We are all under the attack of our enemy Satan.  But we need not be defeated.  We can have victory if we resist him in Jesus’ name.  Here are three points of truth that I pray will encourage you as … Continue reading

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King David’s Prayers: The Short and Specific Prayers of David Teach us How to Pray

Most of the recorded prayers of David, except for his Psalms of prayer, are very short and specific.  They teach us how to pray definitely and specifically.   1 Samuel 23: 2-4  Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall … Continue reading

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Samuel: He Shared the Burden of God in Prayer

1 Samuel 15:11  “I greatly regret that I have set up Saul as king, for he has turned back from following Me, and has not performed My commandments.” And it grieved Samuel, and he cried out to the LORD all … Continue reading

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Three Secrets to Satan’s Strategy

1.  The devil doesn’t care much about you; his battle is against Christ in you.  He hates to see people coming to Christ and people growing in Christ.  On the one who is seeking salvation Satan will bring the worst … Continue reading

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Hannah’s Prayer: One of the Greatest Examples of Fervent Prayer

1 Samuel 1:11  Then she made a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male … Continue reading

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How to Find Comfort and Inner Strength

  2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us and in his special favor gave us everlasting comfort and good hope, 17 comfort your hearts and give you strength in every good thing … Continue reading

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