“Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.(Nehemiah 1:11 NIV) Nehemiah served as a cupbearer toContinue reading “Finding Favor With Men”
Category Archives: Prayer
Rise Up!
A story is told of two women who were in desperate need of prayer while sick in the hospital. One said that her pastor never showed up, but he let her know he was praying for her; while the other said her pastor came, anointed her with oil, said a quick prayer and was goneContinue reading “Rise Up!”
What Would You Ask For?
“Here’s what I’m saying: Ask and you’ll get; Seek and you’ll find; Knock and the door will open.” (Luke 11:9 MSG) For years I read the above promise and claimed it during prayer, as if it was some sort of magic formula (no wonder my prayers didn’t reach further than the ceiling!). I would presentContinue reading “What Would You Ask For?”
Silencing Peninnah
But her rival wife [Peninnah] taunted her [Hannah] cruelly, rubbing it in and never letting her forget that God had not given her children. (1 Samuel 1:6 MSG) We all know a Peninnah, that person who just likes to make us feel miserable. I’ve definitely had my fair share of Peninnahs in my life, soContinue reading “Silencing Peninnah”
What Would You Ask For?
“Here’s what I’m saying: Ask and you’ll get; Seek and you’ll find; Knock and the door will open.” (Luke 11:9 MSG) For years I read the above promise and claimed it during prayer, as if it was some sort of magic formula (no wonder my prayers didn’t reach further than the ceiling!). I would presentContinue reading “What Would You Ask For?”
Your Will Be Done
Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt down on the ground and prayed, “Father, if it is possible, don’t let this happen to me! Father, you can do anything. Don’t make me suffer by having me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.” (Mark 14:35-36 CEV)Continue reading “Your Will Be Done”
The Kind of Prayer God Answers
In my vision the locusts ate every crop in the land, and I said to the LORD, “Forgive me for asking, but how can the nation survive? It’s so weak.” Then the LORD felt sorry and answered, “I won’t let it be destroyed.” The LORD showed me that he is going to send a ballContinue reading “The Kind of Prayer God Answers”
God Answers Prayer
Everyone will come to you because you answer prayer. (Psalm 65:2 CEV) The one thing that keeps me going back to God’s throne is knowing that He hears and answers prayer. Now, I’ve come to learn that He doesn’t necessarily answer it my way, but He does answer. Jesus had a similar confidence. Before raisingContinue reading “God Answers Prayer”
God’s Right Hand
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. (Acts 5:31 NIV) The Bible repeatedly states that after His ascension to heaven, Jesus was exalted to God’s own right hand–the place of honour and power. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on thisContinue reading “God’s Right Hand”
Thankful for the Power of Prayer
“Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.”Continue reading “Thankful for the Power of Prayer”
Rising with the Son 