Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days (Ephesians 5:16, NLT). Today, many lack peace. Anxiety and fear are symptoms of the last days. We should consider ourselves “prayer missionaries” because many lack the presence and peace of God. When we encounter someone who has a need, an illness, or a concern, we should …
Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12, NLT). I have three non-negotiable pursuits each day: Yes, I have a goal to have devotions, exercise, and spend time with my wife every day. These three cords are non-negotiable. I plan my day around them and resist seemingly urgent matters …
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20, ESV). All of us can change the world through prayer. There isn’t a disease, political event, catastrophe, war, or relationship that can’t be influenced by prayer. Prayer is equal opportunity as you don’t need a certain …
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil (1 Peter 3:12, ESV). Intercession is standing with God and praying for His purposes. Righteousness is having attitudes and actions approved by God. Someone who …
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them (1 Timothy 2:1, NLT). Intercession is a type of prayer mentioned in the Bible. The word “intercession” essentially means to have a conversation with God to find out His thoughts …
Let’s consider a scenario in which the judgments of God are going to fall on your city. Yep, yours, not mine. Whew! I’m not sure exactly what is happening in your city – but it’s not good. But you are an elite prayer warrior, and God lets you know one morning during your prayers that …
Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you (Matthew 7:7, NLT). I’ve heard this statement about prayer, “I think God is interested in every aspect of our lives.” Amen! But I’ve also heard this …
If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them (Matthew 18:19-20, NLT). A team is needed for great prayers. Star players succeed on a team. No individual football or …
Jesus said to them, “If two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them” (Matthew 18:19-20). All prayers are good prayers. Some prayers will be answered, and some will not, but an artist …
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you (Matthew 7:7, ESV). What is the one thing that we can do to increase the effectiveness of our prayers? Ask specifically! There is a difference between general prayers and specific prayers. It’s easy to know a specific …