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Who are Called to the Prayer Ministry?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Some may say that to be part of a prayer ministry you have to be especially gifted at prayer or be called to this ministry.  Well, I want to tell you that we are all gifted at prayer and … Continue reading →

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4 Tips on How to Pray For Longer than an Hour

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 If you are planning to pray for a long period of time–say, for more than an hour–here are four tips:    1.  Follow desire.  Believe that God wants you to pray long and that He will give you a continuing … Continue reading →

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Six Prayer Positions: #6 Lying down

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Lying down.  Lying is the position of rest and of peace.  This position of prayer is symbolic of our rest and security in the Lord.  In Psalms 4:8 David wrote, “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for … Continue reading →

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Six Prayer Positions — # 5 bowing and falling on the face

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Bowing and falling on the face.  From kneeling, to bowing, and then to falling on the face seems to be a three phase response and progression of our penitence and worship.  The act of kneeling may be a premeditated and … Continue reading →

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Six Prayer Positions — #4 Kneeling

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

In my study on kneeling in prayer I have discovered that kneeling signifies at least three things: 1. It is recognition that God is greater than I am; that He is my creator and my Lord.  It is seeing my … Continue reading →

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6 Prayer Positions — #3 Standing

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Standing.  In my research several authors have stated that in the Old and New Testament time period standing was the most common position of prayer.  I think this was true especially among the Jews, because when they prayed they most … Continue reading →

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6 Prayer Positions — #2 Walking

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Walking.  Walking symbolizes doing, going or living.  If sitting symbolizes resting in the Lord, then walking is symbolic of a practical outworking of that position in Christ.  In our prayers, we are not only to just pray and wait on … Continue reading →

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Six Prayer Positions — #1 Sitting

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 C. S. Lewis in his Screwtape Letters suggests that our bodily posture makes a big difference in our prayers, that we are animal creatures and whatever our body does, affects our souls.             According to Markus Bockmuehl: The argument here, … Continue reading →

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4 Daily Prayer Requests

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

When we pray in Jesus’ name we have confidence in God (God gives it to us) that we will receive whatever we ask for (1 Jn. 5:14-15).  And what we receive will always be just what we need—not for selfish … Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Illustrate How to Ask and Receive in His Name

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

 1. Illustrated by marriage.  When a woman marries a man she gives up her name and takes on his name.  And since she has his name she takes possession of everything that is his.  They no longer own things separately, … Continue reading →

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