And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests (Ephesians 6:18a, NIV). The Apostle Paul writes that we are to pray with all kinds of prayers. The Bible gives hundreds of examples of praying and since each prayer has unique qualities, we could conclude that there are hundreds of types of […]
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We should pray for our children. I believe this, and you do too. What does the Bible say about praying for our children? Well, practically nothing. I haven’t taken a turn for the worse into Progressive theology. The Bible simply doesn’t say, “This is how you pray for your children.” The Bible does list a
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Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication (Ephesians 6:18, ESV). When I was in my thirties, I was having a lot of pain in one area of my body. While driving one afternoon and discussing the situation with God, He said to me, “Why don’t you command the pain to go away?” I
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Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests (Ephesians 6:18, NIV). We have all participated in last-minute Christmas shopping. How about last-minute Christmas praying? Waiting until the last minute for shopping can be frustrating as it’s too late for an Amazon delivery, and what we want to purchase (I have a
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You do not have because you do not ask God (James 4:2, NIV). Overwhelmingly, I’ve been asked by readers of this blog to give advice on starting a prayer list. Well, confession, only one person, but that person did have a good idea! First . . . When beginning your first prayer list, take a simple
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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests (Ephesians 6:18, NIV). I’ve maintained prayer lists for close to 50 years. A friend once challenged me about the need for prayer lists. I think his words were, “Isn’t it legalistic and laborious to maintain all your lists? I find more freedom
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The four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints (Revelation 5:8, ESV). A purpose of Interruptions is to get you to pray more often. I’ve been practicing what I describe as 5-second praying. In yesterday’s Interruption #1049, I
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In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; In the morning, I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch (Psalm 5:3, NASB1995). When I wake up in the morning, I pray 5-second prayers. I keep a mental list of ten people or situations (that I don’t write down), and before I get out of bed in the morning, I
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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
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