The sinner’s prayer sounds something like this: “God, I know I’m a sinner and deserve to die for my sins, but I know that Christ died for my sins and rose again. I believe this, and I ask You to save me.”
That certainly sounds innocent enough…it’s just a … ➡
Let us suppose that I have just had the joy of leading a soul to Christ. He was a godless, wicked creature until lately, but now, suddenly, a great transformation has taken place in his life. He is overwhelmed with the joy of sins forgiven. Nevertheless a few things … ➡
The question is sometimes asked: If God’s will and purpose are unalterable, why pray? The answer is simply: Because the divine purpose, which any answer to prayer must represent, includes the prayer itself. It is enough that He “who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will” … ➡
Down through the centuries many sincere believers have uttered this prayer: “Come, Lord Jesus; come quickly,” but we have not joined them in this.
Lest we be misunderstood, we hasten to explain that we, personally, long to see and be with our blessed Lord, and did we think only … ➡
A young married lady with one child had already learned a lesson which is bound to enrich the life of any Christian.
About ten months previous her little baby, only two months old, had become seriously ill. The little one was taken to the hospital but his condition worsened … ➡
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Phil. 4:6).
God would have us pray about everything, whether it is of a spiritual or physical nature. In view of the fact that God has … ➡
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him” (Matthew 6:7,8).
Religious leaders … ➡
Did you hear about the woman who bowed to pray on New Year’s Eve, saying, “Lord, for the coming year, I pray for a fat bank account and a thin body. And whatever You do, please don’t mix the two up like You did last year.”
While Christians often … ➡
Prayer, in Old Testament times, was based upon a covenant relationship with God, or it was an appeal to His revealed nature as merciful, gracious, etc. Today it is based upon the redemptive work of Christ, whose death opened the way for us into the Father’s presence. This is … ➡
Heavenly Father,
Help us fight the good fight of faith as soldier for Christ. Help us come to a knowledge of the truth so that all men can be saved. Give us a spirit of wisdom and discernment, of love, power, and a sound mind. Fill us with the … ➡
“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah” (Psalm 62:8).
First and foremost, prayer in Scripture is not about manipulating God to do what you want Him to do. Many Christians have reduced prayer to, “I … ➡
Heavenly Father,
You tell us that when we cast our cares on the Lord, we will be sustained and never shaken. You also tell us trust in the Lord with all our heart and not to depend on our own understanding…to seek Your will in all we do…and You … ➡
Prayer to God manifestly must hold great importance to those who would be truly spiritual. While God’s Word to us is always to have first place in our lives, prayer must certainly have second place; indeed, we must even study God’s Word with prayer for understanding and willingness to … ➡
“Trust in him [God] at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah [Rest]” Psalm 62:8.
God’s desire in prayer is that we pour out our hearts before Him. Share with Him your worries and your thoughts. Prayer is you … ➡
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for giving us this opportunity to work alongside our dear friends and servant of Your will. You have told us Father that Your will is for all to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. As we keep this in … ➡
Heavenly Father,
I lift praise and thanks that You have chosen me as Your own and that You are the One that justifies. I lift praise and thanks that because of this right standing with You, I cannot be condemned … I cannot be condemned because Jesus died for … ➡
On Election Day we made different choices for different reasons, hoping for different results.
Some of us chose to vote for Hillary Clinton.
Some of us chose to vote for Donald Trump.
Some of us chose to vote for another candidate.
Some of us chose not to vote.
Today, … ➡
We are living in a day when philosophy says, “express yourself openly,” “tell it like it is,” “open up,” “let it all hang out.” However, the Scriptures counsel us to exercise restraint.
… ➡“The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such
We no longer confuse “this present evil age” (Gal. 1:4) with the kingdom which our Lord proclaimed and in connection with which He said: “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive” (Matt. 21:22). Under the present circumstances it is a good thing that … ➡
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to You through prayer. Lord, I ask that You restore my focus to You and the promises in Your Words of life. Bless us and protect us, smile on us and be gracious to us, show us Your favor and … ➡
