WHAT TO PRAY FOR
TEACH US TO PRAY. Jesus’ disciples observed his devotion to prayer. They heard him and discerned his unique confidence and his earnest perseverance in prayer. They appealed: “Teach us to pray.” This is when Jesus taught them the words to the prayer traditionally called “The Lord’s Prayer.” (Luke 11:1-4 and Matthew 6:7-15).
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Posts Tagged as ‘Prayer’
May 4, 2009
PRAYER GUIDE FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
September 8, 2008
Waiting for the Holy Spirit
Before Jesus ascended to his Father, he charged his apostles to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of his Father. His word ignited anticipation in their hearts, for they were told to wait for power from on high (Luke 24:44-53 and Acts 1:1-14). For the 120 disciples gathering in the temple and the upper room, [...]
April 30, 2008
PSALMS FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
SELECT PSALMS FOR GUIDING PRAYER ON NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008.
PSALM 2: Why do the nations rage against the Lord and his Anointed? The nations are destined to be the Messiah’s heritage. Messiah, the same as Christ, means “the Anointed One.” Nations who take refuge in Christ are blessed. Jesus is the [...]
February 19, 2008
TWO OR THREE GATHERED IN JESUS’ NAME
Again I say to you, 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 (ESV).
A poem from the 1770s, entitled AWAKE, by Lawrence Tribble, [...]
September 24, 2007
It Hurts and God Does Care
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all you anxieties on him, because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:6-7, ESV).
IT HURTS! When my four year old daughter Allyson skinned her knee, she came to me with tears [...]
