Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
All wisdom comes from God. We all need more of it. So God invites us to ask for it and promises to give it to all who earnestly seek Him. He does this not because of any merit on our part, but solely based on His generous grace. May He overwhelm you with His goodness … Continue reading Prayer that the Lord overwhelms your failures with His generous grace
The growth of prayer for Muslims and response by Muslims to the Good News is no coincidence. This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide calls attention to the Islamic world and Iran in particular. As we pray, our desire is for God’s peace to transcend all understanding and break down barriers that oppose the … Continue reading Prayer that leads peaceful quiet lives
The Bible says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 9:10). Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” So Jeremiah asks the question, Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due;for among … Continue reading Prayer that all nations would fear God
Emmitt Mitchell and James Spencer of Moody Center respond to recent events with a call for the church to take action, starting with prayer: Toward the end of The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race by Willie James Jennings, Jennings expresses a desire for the church with which we resonate deeply. He writes, ‘I yearn for … Continue reading Prayer that God would give us faith, wisdom and resolve
Through prayer we attest that our great salvation is not in our own merits but in the cross of Jesus Christ. The cross is foolishness for those who do not believe, for those who are being saved it is the power of God (1st Corinthians 1:18). Paul explains: For since, in the wisdom of God, … Continue reading Prayer that declares a great salvation
If the message of the angels proved to be reliable as it says in Hebrews 2:2, then God has confirmed His prophetic Word to be true and shows Himself faithful to His promises. Jesus is the fulfillment of the promised salvation, and God promises that He will return again. For those who are found faithful … Continue reading Prayer that proves to be reliable
This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide highlights the possibilities and pitfalls of bringing together the power of the smartphone and the power of the Gospel; and Egypt, the most culturally influential Arab country with an ancient, living, suffering Church at its heart. With the timing of our current meetings being online, these prayer … Continue reading Prayer that connects with God
This week’s installment of Praying for the World focuses on Bible Translation, Cuba and the Cote D’Ivoire. Here are the items for prayer: Pray for those who translate, publish, distribute and teach the Bible as they try to put the Word of Life within reach of everyone in the world. Pray for all those communicating … Continue reading Prayer that God speaks to our hearts in our own language
Prayers for Hope 