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Prayer in the Morning Helps the Day

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  Sometimes, like today, things don’t start out so well. Headaches, burdens, deadlines, all take their toll. But got to get to work early.   I usually do some Bible reading, some prayer and some writing. Today I cut the … Continue reading →

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Service of Prayer by Stephen Nielsen: Table of Contents and a Short Excerpt

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

    CONTENTS     Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii  1    Ministry … Continue reading →

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible — One of Job’s Prayers

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Job 13:20-28 Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide myself from You: 21 Withdraw Your hand far from me, And let not the dread of You make me afraid. 22 Then call, and I … Continue reading →

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible — A Prayer of Jacob

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

After Jacob prayed (in Genesis 32:9-12), he sent his servants ahead with presents for Esau in an attempt to find favor with him.  Then he also sent his family ahead while he was left alone.  There he wrestled with a … Continue reading →

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Prayer Travail: Prayer that Pleads and Wrestles with God

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Prayer travail is prayer that proceeds out of a burdened soul and is motivated by great desire and urgency.  It is prayer that pleads with God, wrestles with God, takes hold of Him and won’t let go until He answers.  … Continue reading →

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Why Prayer Is Such Hard Work

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Prayer is work because it is difficult, especially for those who are not use to it.  It involves communicating with another world—a spiritual realm.  Thus prayer is often neglected because it seems to be too much work.  Our toil in … Continue reading →

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Working Hard At Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  The desire to work hard at prayer doesn’t just happen.  We make it happen when we decide to work at it.  As we regularly practice prayer each day, for so many minutes a day, God will birth in us … Continue reading →

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible — The Prayer of Abraham’s Servant

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

     Genesis 24: 12-14  Then he said, “O LORD God of my master Abraham, please give me success this day, and show kindness to my master Abraham. 13 Behold, I stand here by the well of water, and the daughters … Continue reading →

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More Prayers for All the Tornado Vicims in the Midwest, USA

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

As I look out my window here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, into a dark, cloudy, still sky, my mind and heart remains with the victims down south.  God also grieves.  He cries out to them saying, “Just call out to Me. I … Continue reading →

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Pray for Tornado Vitims in Oklahoma, USA

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

1. Pray that people will be drawn to the Lord for help.  James 4:8:  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. 2. Pray for God’s mercy and comfort for all who will call upon Him.  Psalm 91:15:  … Continue reading →

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