Given January 14, 2016 I use the Lord’s Prayer as my pattern for prayer each morning and have personalized it to pray for several needs in my life and the lives of others. I was listening to a podcast from Jentzen Franklin recently and he had a guest who had…
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Shooting Prayers
Given in 2007 “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12). Another translations says, “constant in prayer”. How can we do that? A few years ago, I heard a teaching about “shooting prayers”; little short prayers directed at a specific issue which could be prayed at…
Principals of Prayer – Part 2
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 “How Not To Pray” 1. Don’t pray to be seen or heard – Remember, you’re speaking with God not so others will see or hear you. “And…
Principles of Prayer – Part 1
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18. Prayer is a foundation of the Christian faith. According to The Barna Research Group, 98% of born-again Christians pray in a given week and would agree…
Have You Been Alone With God?
Given January 13, 2011 The times when I can think more clearly, concentrate on things, understanding what I’m reading or listening to, are when I’m by myself. I go to a quiet place, away from the TV, computer, others in the house, and do what I need to do. Otherwise,…