Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
Every Scripture has a prayer request. Every prayer request has a mission. What mission are you communicating with your prayers? Does your mission align with God’s mission? We know God has a plan for our lives and that He works that plan according to His perfect timing (Psalm 40:5, Jeremiah 29:11). And at a high … Continue reading Prayer that our mission aligns with God’s mission
Prayer is an act of faith and courage to give God control over the things we pray about. Proverbs 19:21 reminds us that no matter what our plans may be, it is the Lord’s purposes that prevail. It is by our hearts that we set our plans, but it is by the Lord working in … Continue reading Prayer that the Lord determines our steps
Paul tells the members of the Colossians church that he has been consistently praying for them that they may have knowledge of God, be strengthened by Him, and walk with Him. God’s desire is for His people to act and serve in unity and harmony with one another. He desires for us to accept and … Continue reading Prayer that magnifies and glorifies the Father
In Hebrews chapter 3, verses 7 and 15 both point back to Psalm 95:7 and speak about “Today”. In this daily prayer meditation, we listen for the voice of God and consider what He is saying to us for today to soften our hearts. Lynette Kittle writes, Have you ever had God speak to heart … Continue reading Prayer that softens our hearts
Hebrews 2:13 quotes from Isaiah 8:17-18 where we find these words, “I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him. Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.” (ESV) In “The God … Continue reading Prayer that waits for the Lord
Hebrews 2:4 tells us that God Himself confirmed the message He sent to those who witnessed it by signs and wonders and various miracles. He did this through the gifts of the Holy Spirit that He distributed according to His own sovereign purpose. 1st Corinthians 12:3-13 explains, Therefore I want you to understand that no … Continue reading Prayer that witnesses signs, wonders and miracles
After God answered Habakkuk in chapter 2, Habakkuk responded with prayer in chapter 3 that rejoices no matter what the circumstances may be. In fact, Habakkuk realized that even if everything in his life went wrong, God was still worthy of all praise. His source of strength and salvation was not in himself, nor in … Continue reading Prayer that rejoices in the Lord, our strength in every circumstance
God’s timing is always perfect. That is sometimes hard for us to accept. In today’s daily prayer meditation, we look back at Habakkuk and remember these words that God spoke to him and therefore, to us: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision … Continue reading Prayer that it will not delay
Have you ever prayed months or even years for a personal breakthrough or solution to a problem? After days of feeling like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, it’s easy to wonder if this is simply your lot in life. Is God not listening, or are you just not praying hard enough, long enough, … Continue reading Prayer that you would not believe if told
For this Easter, Debbie McDaniel prays, “Dear God, Thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for the victory and power in your Name. Thank you that you hold the keys over death, that by your might, Jesus was raised from the grave, paving the way for us to have new life with you. Thank … Continue reading Prayer that gives us the victory
Prayers for Hope 