Prayer – Page 6 – Rising with the Son

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”

Pray for Your Friends

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 NIV) Jesus was a man of prayer. He prayed about everything and for everyone, including His friends, and HeContinue reading “Pray for Your Friends”