A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Prayer

The Model Prayer

Sermon on the Mount: the Model Prayer – Matthew 6:9-15

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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.

How to pray

Sermon on the Mount: How to Pray – Matthew 6:5-8

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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

Love Your Enemies and Pray for Them – Matthew 5:43-45

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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

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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

When Overwhelmed with Trouble – Psalm 88:3-5

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When it seems like the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train and you are feeling overwhelmed. Take your complaint to God.

Always Rejoice and Give Thanks – 1 Thess. 5:16-18

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What is God's will for your life? His will is that we rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.

How to Save a Nation

How to Save a Nation – 2 Chronicles 34:27

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Few have the influence of Josiah. But God will respond to all who follow his example. And in doing so, you may help to save your nation.

The doctrine of prayer

The Doctrine of Prayer: What Is Prayer?

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The doctrine of prayer looks at what the Bible has to say about prayer. Why do we pray? Does it accomplish anything? What is its purpose?

traveling on the right road

Traveling On the Right Road – Proverbs 14:12

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How often do we come to a fork in the road of life and choose the one most appealing, only to discover it was the wrong one? Choose wisely.

prayer warrior

Epaphras: Prayer Warrior Extraordinaire- Colossians 4:12

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I have hear the term prayer warrior most of my life. But what does the term mean? I believe that the brief glimpse we get of Epaphras shines a light on it.

groaning of the Holy Spirit

The Wordless Groaning of the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:26-27

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The Holy Spirit groans on my behalf, interceding with the Father on my behalf. My words are inadequate. But the Holy Spirit's are not.

Take time to be alone with God in prayer

Take the Time To Be Alone with God In Prayer – Mark 6:46

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I would encourage you to regularly set aside time to be alone with God and share with him. It will make a big difference in your life.