Prayer for Courage
Father, I so long to be bold and courageous as You have called me. I understand that You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind...
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Grasp His Love for You
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through
Our Conflict is with Satan
Make no mistake… the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces. For that reason, the Bible says, “though we walk in the flesh, we do not…
Praying in a Crisis
“the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Does Jesus’ assurance encourage you to keep knocking on Heaven’s door, audaciously petitioning God for all your needs? Prayer is our privilege and communication channel to our Father. It is a relational necessity for…
Praying with Confidence
How do you pray with confidence? How do you know if God will answer your prayers? Four key words answer this question:
God Hears Your Prayers
God loves the sound of your voice—always! God never places you on hold or tells you to call again later.
Knots in the Sail
The book of Acts shows that, when believers are filled with the Spirit, they’re anything but stationary. They speak God’s Word boldly. They endure persecution. They care for and do good to others. Being…
Prayers Matter to God
God delights in hearing your prayers! We can’t even get the plumber to call us back, so why would God listen to our prayers? Your prayers matter to God because you matter to God. …
God Listens to Us
“The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers” 1 Peter 3:12
Mercy Not Wrath
Time after time, the scriptural command is to pray for, not against; to pray mercifully, not vindictively. God's call is for prayer moved by compassion, not condemnation.
A Cry for Help
O God, please hear my cry for relief, as well as the relief of those I love, from agony, burdens, and suffering. Please answer in amazing and miraculous ways so that we may not…
Shield of Trust Prayer
God is inviting you to lean into Him when you don't understand and trust Him. The following shield of trust prayer guides you how to pray holding up your shield of trust, regardless of…
Prayer Changes You
How many times have you asked God to change someone or something around you? Maybe it’s your husband’s bad habits. Or a parent’s abuse. How about a co-worker’s verbal attacks? Perhaps a teacher’s hard…
The Way Out of Trouble
Anytime you notice your heart beating stronger for something else other than God, stop and think about it. God doesn’t like it because it can steer you down the wrong path. So, your heart…
The Trouble with Circumstances
Today, I fought discouragement because I looked at me - instead of God. I looked at my circumstances instead of looking at Him. But then, I fixed my gaze on Him and by the…
Be These Three
Be happy, be praying, be thankful, this is the will of God for us. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for…
Pray Before You Leap
As I recently prayed about an important decision I needed to make, I remembered there was a time when I didn’t. As a young Christian I didn’t even know that I should.
Words in Silence
“O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation. Psalm 5
Every Conflict
Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces. What are the weapons? Prayer, worship, and Scripture. 2 Corinthians 10:3–4
God’s Grace
“In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with
Fall on the Lamb
In Scotland, two men were thatching a roof. One slipped and fell off.The other heard him cry out but couldn't reach out fast enough to save his friend.
Praying on Behalf of Others
...So I prayed for him. Interceded for him. Not a long prayer, just one that asked God to help this brother forgive his mom for so much pain, and that they might be able…