Prayer
Ephesians: Rooted and Established In Love (3:14-21)
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Paul prays that the Ephesians would be rooted and established in love, a suitable dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.
A Gracious Answer to Prayer – Acts 27:23-24
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Can you expect an answer to prayer? I believe so, although not always what you expect. Our prayer can make a difference.
Ephesians: A Prayer for Believers (1:15-23)
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In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul's prayer for his readers is a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that they could know God better.
They Devoted Themselves – Acts 2:42
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What can we learn from the earliest church? They devoted themselves to the Word, to prayer, and to fellowship. What would happen if we did that today?
Ask, and It Will Be Given To You – Luke 11:9-10
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Jesus tells us to ask, and it will be given to us. This is not a blank check for all of our desires. But it means he'll provide what we need.
Are You a Martha, or a Mary? – Luke 10:41-42
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Don't be like Martha, so distracted you fail to spend time with Jesus. Instead, be like Mary, sitting at his feet and learning from him.
An Unexpected Answer to Prayer – Luke 1:18
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How do you respond when your prayer is answered in an unexpected way? Do you doubt, like Zechariah? Or rejoice in what God is doing?
Worthy of His Calling – 2 Thessalonians 1:11
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Do you want to be worthy of God's calling? Only God can make you worthy. And he does. And he will bless our efforts toward doing good.
Thanking God for You – Philippians 1:3-6
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I have been a believer for 50 years now. God has brought many fellow believers into my life. And I thank God for each of you.
If You Hold Anything Against Anyone – Mark 11:25
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Hurt is inevitable in our lives. How we respond is not. Do not hold anything against one who has hurt you. Forgive them and find peace.
The Importance of Prayer – Mark 1:35-37
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The importance of prayer in Jesus' life is unmistakable. Should it be any less for those who follow him? Spend time in prayer each day.
The Lord Relented – A Lesson in Prayer – Exodus 32:14
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How effective is prayer? Does it make a difference? God's plan from eternity past took into account our prayer, so yes, it makes a difference