Prayer
Colossians: A Prayer of Thanksgiving (1:1-8)
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Paul begins his letter to the Colossian church with a prayer of thanksgiving because of the faith and love that had sprung from their hope.
Serving Together through Prayer – Romans 15:30
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As we pray for others who are serving the Lord, we join with them in their service. You may not be able to physically help. But you can pray.
Making the Deaf Hear and the Mute Speak- Mark 7:37
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Jesus healed a man who could not physically hear or speak. And he offers this same spiritual healing to each of us who come to him.
Praying for One Who Has Sinned – 1 John 5:16
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How should we respond to a brother or sister who sins? Rather than condemn them, or ignore their sin, we should love them by praying for them.
Pour Out Your Heart to God – Psalm 62:8
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It is OK to pour out your heart to God. He already knows what's there, so you will not surprise him. And you can find comfort when you do.
Arise, Lord, and Come to My Aid – Psalm 35:1-3
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David's prayer in this psalm is that God would arise and come to his aid. We can echo David's words today, seeking God's protection.
A Quick Prayer – Nehemiah 2:4-5
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Prayer does not have to be long and formal. As Nehemiah demonstrates, a quick and unobserved prayer to God can be very effective,
Those Who Seek Will Find – Acts 10:1-2
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Jesus promised that those who seek will find. And Cornelius is an example of one who sought for God, and God ensured that he found him.
Flooding the Lord’s Altar with Tears – Malachi 2:13-14
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Is it reasonable to expect the Lord to respond to my prayer if I am not faithful to him? Even if I flood the altar with my tears?
An Offering of Incense and Prayer – Revelation 8:3-4
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Revelation pictures the prayer of the saints as incense, a sweet-smelling offering rising to the throne of God. He delights in our prayer.
A Needed Prayer for Today – Hebrews 13:21
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Pray that God would equip his people for doing his will. And that he would work in us to produce what is pleasing to him.
Camped by a Brook – 1 Kings 17:5-6
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If it seems God has you sitting on the sidelines, it may be that he is preparing you for something. Use that time to come to know him better.
