Teach Me Your Ways, O Lord – Psalm 86:11
How can I live a life of purity that is pleasing to God. David’s prayer here, “Teach me your ways, O Lord”, reveals the way. Seek God’s help.
Prayer
A Prayer for Wisdom from Above – James 1:5-8
James encourages those who lack the wisdom to face the trials we face as believers to prayer for it. But be sure to pray in faith.
Standing on Holy Ground – Exodus 3:5
What do you do when you come into God’s presence? God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.
Sermon on the Mount: Ask, Seek, and Knock – Matthew 7:7-12
Jesus promises that if, as God’s children, we ask, we will receive. If we seek, we will find. And if we knock, the door will be opened.
Devote Yourself to Prayer – Colossians 4:2
How much time do you spend in the presence of God? Paul tells us here to devote yourself to prayer. Spend quality time with your God.
Sermon on the Mount: the Model Prayer – Matthew 6:9-15
What many have called the Lord’s Prayer is actually a model Jesus gave to teach us how to pray, not what to pray. It is best used as a guide.
Sermon on the Mount: How to Pray – Matthew 6:5-8
During the course of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, and how not to pray. Prayer is for God, not for acclaim.
Love Your Enemies and Pray for Them – Matthew 5:43-45
Jesus teaching was often quite contrary to the convention wisdom of the day. And none more so that to “love your enemies and pray for them.”
Prayer: Because of His Great Mercy – Daniel 9:18
Why does God hear and respond to our prayer? It is not because of anything that we are. Rather, it is because of his great mercy toward us.
When Overwhelmed with Trouble – Psalm 88:3-5
When it seems like the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train. When you are feeling overwhelmed with trouble. Take your complaint to God.