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God Is Eager To Give Us Big Things
There is ample evidence throughout the Bible that God is eager to have us ask Him for big things and to give us big things. As you view the following scriptures, let them transform your praying and your faith. Psalms … Continue reading
Posted in Possibilities of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged faith, God's provision, Jeremiah 33:3, prayer
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How To Be Obedient To God–3 Ways
Picture from a favorite blog: Stories from Home This post is another except from Joy of Prayer. The following are three things that we should do if we want to obey God: 1. Find out what His commands are, … Continue reading
Posted in Obedience and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged God's will, Obedience to God, prayer, Romans 12:1, yielding to God
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10 Reasons Why Prayer is Necessary
Some people say that prayer is just a type of meditation to make us feel better and to lull us into a false sense of security. Others say that since God is loving and good, He will give us all … Continue reading
Six Features of the Levitical Priesthood that Apply to New Testament Christians
1. All members of the priesthood are appointed, called, and born into it. Just as Aaron’s sons were born into the priesthood, New Testament believers are also spiritually born into the priesthood when they are saved. 1 Peter 2: 9 … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Prayer Ministry
Tagged intercession, prayer, Purity
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Who are Called to the Prayer Ministry?
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
Posted in Ministry of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Prayer Ministry
Tagged 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Samuel 7:8-9, prayer, prayer ministry
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4 Tips on How to Pray For Longer than an Hour
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
Posted in Length of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts
Tagged desire in prayer, Fasting, prayer
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Six Prayer Positions: #6 Lying down
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
Six Prayer Positions — # 5 bowing and falling on the face
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
Six Prayer Positions — #4 Kneeling
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
6 Prayer Positions — #3 Standing
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
