Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
We pray because we need God’s grace for each moment. He calls us to life holy lives because of who He is and what He has done for us. It isn’t because of anything we have done or could have done. We can not live the life we should live without His work of grace … Continue reading Prayer that we live according to God’s purpose and grace
The sense of longing that we all feel in this life is a reflection of our mourning with all creation what was lost in the Fall of mankind when we sinned against God and were kicked out of the Garden. But rather than trying to get back to the Garden, instead we can look forward … Continue reading Prayer that looks forward to a new heaven and a new earth
In 1st Corinthians 1:10, Paul urges the church in Corinth to be united in thought and purpose. We need to pray for this unity, that the Spirit would give us one mind to live in harmony with one another under the authority of Jesus. The reason that this is possible is because in verse 8 … Continue reading Prayer that we would be of one mind
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
Hannah was a woman of prayer. In 1st Samuel chapter 1, we see that she cried out to God to answer her prayers for a child (1st Samuel 1:10-11). She kept praying and pouring out her heart to God, and Eli took notice of her (verses 12-16). So he told her to go in peace, … Continue reading Prayer that there is no rock like our God
“In Hebrews 3:3, we read, “Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.” (NIV). Jesus quoted Isaiah 56:7 in Matthew 21:13, Mark 11:17 and Luke 19:46 when He said, “My house will be called a house of prayer.” His … Continue reading Prayer that has been found worthy of greater honor
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
In times of uncertainty when we feel like we are stuck spinning our wheels, we press on through the power of prayer. We hold on to Jesus and make His salvation our own because He holds on to us and has made us His own prized possession (Philippians 3:12). To find the strength to move … Continue reading Prayer that keeps moving forward
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
Hebrews 1:3 tells us that Jesus, the Son of God, upholds the universe by the word of His power. This is the same word that God spoke to bring things into being. When we pray in Jesus name, we call upon that power to sustain us and hold us together. David Platt prays, “Oh God, … Continue reading Prayer that sustains all things
Prayers for Hope 