Tag Archives: prayer

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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How to Pray More Specifically – Six Steps

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

1. Be certain that what you are praying for is God’s will; therefore, find the will of God in the Bible, and then pray specifically according to His will. As an example, let’s say that you feel a lack of … Continue reading →

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible — The Prayers of Abram-Abraham

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Some time ago I did a study of all the prayers of the Bible (except the Psalms, which would be a study in itself). And they are included in my book, Service of Prayer. I’m going to share a few … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons Why Our Prayers Are Not Specific

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Though most of us know that prayers should be specific, quite often they are not. Why is that? Here are three reasons why. 1. Because we lack authenticity. The problem with so many of us is that … Continue reading →

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How We Make Light of Sin – from Ephesians 5:3-14

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Impurity Filthiness Silly talk Coarse jesting These words suggest to me that there is a relaxed attitude about sin, that sin is not taken seriously. Yes, too often, I think, even among Christians sin is made light of … Continue reading →

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Four Reasons Why It Is Important To Pray Specifically

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

1. Because it is the most natural way to pray. God has designed it, and thus made it natural that in all our communication, especially in our asking of questions, we tend to be direct instead of general or vague. … Continue reading →