Prayer Archives - RevivedLife.com https://revivedlife.com/tag/prayer/ Spreading the Gospel of Grace and encouraging Bible Study, Rightly-Divided Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:45:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 130276281 πŸ“–πŸ‘‘ The Answer To The Problem Of Unanswered Prayer https://revivedlife.com/the-answer-to-the-problem-of-unanswered-prayer/ https://revivedlife.com/the-answer-to-the-problem-of-unanswered-prayer/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:50:11 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=4884 Let’s begin by looking at what the Lord Jesus told Paul about how prayer works today in the dispensation of grace:

β€œLikewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for

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]]> Let’s begin by looking at what the Lord Jesus told Paul about how prayer works today in the dispensation of grace:

β€œLikewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for

… ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/the-answer-to-the-problem-of-unanswered-prayer/feed/ 0 4884 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer to Restore Our Focus On the LORD https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-our-focus-on-the-lord/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-our-focus-on-the-lord/#respond Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:46:37 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=3500 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 … ➑

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]]> 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 … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-our-focus-on-the-lord/feed/ 0 3500 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer To Overcome Hate https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-overcome-hate/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-overcome-hate/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:30:58 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=2426 Heavenly Father,

Today I lift up my heart to You, because it has become filled with hatred. Lord, I plead with You to intervene in my life and help me overcome this hatred, and anger, and resentment. Help me to reason … to discern … and to make the … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

Today I lift up my heart to You, because it has become filled with hatred. Lord, I plead with You to intervene in my life and help me overcome this hatred, and anger, and resentment. Help me to reason … to discern … and to make the … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-overcome-hate/feed/ 3 2426 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer To Forgive https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-forgive/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-forgive/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2015 19:48:31 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/?p=1802 Heavenly Father,

I need Your wisdom and Your guidance. By reading the Scriptures, I have gained a better understanding of forgiving others and with Your help, I willfully choose to extend forgiveness from my heart. I confess my sin of unforgiveness and the damage it has done to my … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

I need Your wisdom and Your guidance. By reading the Scriptures, I have gained a better understanding of forgiving others and with Your help, I willfully choose to extend forgiveness from my heart. I confess my sin of unforgiveness and the damage it has done to my … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-forgive/feed/ 1 1802 πŸ‘‘ A Strong And Focused Sense Of Future https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/ https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:40:53 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=447 “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … ➑

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]]> “The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.

The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/a-strong-and-focused-sense-of-future/feed/ 2 447 πŸ‘‘ Spiritual Cruise Control https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/ https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/#respond Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:56:28 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=430 Hebrews 10:22-25:

“So let’s do itβ€”full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together

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]]> Hebrews 10:22-25:

“So let’s do itβ€”full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/feed/ 0 430 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Are We Stuck With Our Past? https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/ https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:46:43 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=380 All of us have a history and all of us have our respective futures. We cannot change the past but we have the innate ability to create our futures. For most of us, our past contains some good memories and some painful memories. We have made some wise choices … ➑

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]]> All of us have a history and all of us have our respective futures. We cannot change the past but we have the innate ability to create our futures. For most of us, our past contains some good memories and some painful memories. We have made some wise choices … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/are-we-stuck-with-our-past/feed/ 4 380 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Are We Blessed Because We Are Fruitful? https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/ https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:23:29 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=375 One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/feed/ 1 375 πŸ‘‘ Complaining And Disputing https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/ https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:13:34 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=360 Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … ➑

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]]> Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/feed/ 1 360 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Why Does God Seem To Wait? https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/ https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:44:51 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=333 Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of God’s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that God’s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … ➑

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]]> Why does God seem to wait when we so desperately are begging Him to “do something?” When we think of God’s timing, it can be common to lapse into a mindset that God’s clock is unintelligible, wound by a Deity who is distant and aloof to our desires. The … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/why-does-god-seem-to-wait/feed/ 0 333 πŸ‘‘ Finding Peace In The Battle https://revivedlife.com/finding-peace-in-the-battle/ https://revivedlife.com/finding-peace-in-the-battle/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:45:00 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=322 Imagine you’re in a battle, surrounded by hatred, violence and every type of evil imaginable. You’ve been in this battle for years, you’re in it now and there’s no end in site. All the sudden (in the middle of the battlefield), 20′ tall angels appear to surround you along … ➑

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]]> Imagine you’re in a battle, surrounded by hatred, violence and every type of evil imaginable. You’ve been in this battle for years, you’re in it now and there’s no end in site. All the sudden (in the middle of the battlefield), 20′ tall angels appear to surround you along … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/finding-peace-in-the-battle/feed/ 2 322 πŸ‘‘ Serving When Called https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/ https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:23:17 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=310 When my kids were small, they were enamored with Siberian huskies because … well, they’re sled dogs and they’re cool! They wanted a husky more than anything and mentioned it often (by often, I mean often). After caving in to my daughter (a common occurrence), we found a beautiful … ➑

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]]> When my kids were small, they were enamored with Siberian huskies because … well, they’re sled dogs and they’re cool! They wanted a husky more than anything and mentioned it often (by often, I mean often). After caving in to my daughter (a common occurrence), we found a beautiful … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/serving-when-called/feed/ 2 310 πŸ’πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer To Restore Our Marriage https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-marriages/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-marriages/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:42 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=294 Heavenly Father,

I praise You that You are always in control and I pray that You will show us the power of prayer. Father please breathe hope into our marriage, showing us and speaking to us that You can heal, restore and rebuild our covenant before You. Lord, we … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

I praise You that You are always in control and I pray that You will show us the power of prayer. Father please breathe hope into our marriage, showing us and speaking to us that You can heal, restore and rebuild our covenant before You. Lord, we … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-to-restore-marriages/feed/ 2 294 πŸ‘‘ Living And Loving Without Fear https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/ https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:11:05 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=253 Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/feed/ 4 253 πŸ‘‘ Finding Contentment In Unfulfilled Desires https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/ https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:13:33 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=232 The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

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]]> The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/feed/ 2 232 πŸ‘‘ Finding Joy When A Loved One Passes On https://revivedlife.com/an-opportunity-for-joy-when-a-loved-one-passes/ https://revivedlife.com/an-opportunity-for-joy-when-a-loved-one-passes/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:19:50 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=237 The passing of a loved one is often a devastating and life-altering event.Β  It conjures emotions from deep within that often prompts thoughts such as “It’s not supposed to be like this … One minute my life was ‘normal’ and it has now become unbearable …”Β  As this new … ➑

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]]> The passing of a loved one is often a devastating and life-altering event.Β  It conjures emotions from deep within that often prompts thoughts such as “It’s not supposed to be like this … One minute my life was ‘normal’ and it has now become unbearable …”Β  As this new … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/an-opportunity-for-joy-when-a-loved-one-passes/feed/ 0 237 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ What Does God Want From Us? https://revivedlife.com/what-does-god-want-from-us/ https://revivedlife.com/what-does-god-want-from-us/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:14:05 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=228 God wants a heart of repentance and a fruitful life.

Galatians 5:22:

“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchardβ€”things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to

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]]> God wants a heart of repentance and a fruitful life.

Galatians 5:22:

“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchardβ€”things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to

… ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/what-does-god-want-from-us/feed/ 0 228 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer For Peace Of Mind https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-peace-of-mind/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-peace-of-mind/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:24:45 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=224 Heavenly Father,

My desire is to have a deeper sense of Your peace in me today. Take away all fear, doubt, and concern from my heart and replace it with the peace that only You can give. Thank You that Your peace will guard my mind so that I … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

My desire is to have a deeper sense of Your peace in me today. Take away all fear, doubt, and concern from my heart and replace it with the peace that only You can give. Thank You that Your peace will guard my mind so that I … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-peace-of-mind/feed/ 5 224 πŸ‘‘ All It Takes Is A Pebble To Start A Landslide https://revivedlife.com/all-it-takes-is-a-pebble-to-start-a-landslide/ https://revivedlife.com/all-it-takes-is-a-pebble-to-start-a-landslide/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:57:50 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=214 All it takes is a pebble to start a landslide or an echo to start an avalanche. The Holy Spirit doesn’t need much to work inside of us. Just keep surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and persevering through the trials. We all stumble but He’s there to pick us … ➑

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]]> All it takes is a pebble to start a landslide or an echo to start an avalanche. The Holy Spirit doesn’t need much to work inside of us. Just keep surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and persevering through the trials. We all stumble but He’s there to pick us … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/all-it-takes-is-a-pebble-to-start-a-landslide/feed/ 0 214 πŸŽ„πŸ’ Celebrating Christmas After A Divorce https://revivedlife.com/celebrating-christmas-after-a-divorce/ https://revivedlife.com/celebrating-christmas-after-a-divorce/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:31:17 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=209 The holidays can be stressful. There are more activities to attend and more responsibilities to take care of and, as a result, emotions tend to heighten. Holidays after a major family change are even more intense as everyone anticipates what the transition will look and feel like. Your children … ➑

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]]> The holidays can be stressful. There are more activities to attend and more responsibilities to take care of and, as a result, emotions tend to heighten. Holidays after a major family change are even more intense as everyone anticipates what the transition will look and feel like. Your children … ➑

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