Our nation is facing unprecedented uncertainty. Health, finances, politics—every aspect of life seems to be hanging in the balance. Each solution put forward seems to raise new questions. Yet there is one source of true hope and healing, and that is Almighty God. He has promised, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn … [Read more...] about A Prayer for America
Discover biblical guidelines for a rich prayer life, examine prayer as modeled by Jesus Christ, and discover keys to powerful prayer.
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Spiritual Warfare Prayer
What Is the Warrior's Prayer? To aid you in cultivating a habit of consistent prayer, I’ve prepared the Warrior’s Prayer. Based on Ephesians 6, this poetic prayer will help you pray on the believer’s armor as you prepare for spiritual battle. Heavenly Father, Your warrior prepares for battle Today I claim victory over Satan by putting on the whole armor of God! I … [Read more...] about Spiritual Warfare Prayer
Pray Without Ceasing
Some pretty “unique” people have set out to do some pretty unusual things without stopping: There are three things every Christian should do without stopping: We are to “rejoice always, pray without ceasing, [and] in everything give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). But our main focus in this article will be perhaps the most challenging of the three—praying … [Read more...] about Pray Without Ceasing
10 Simple Prayers for Living the Fruit of the Spirit
In Galatians 5, it is stated that "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." These are not just good habits or traits that we can exhibit whenever we feel like it, but rather virtues that we are called to demonstrate as part of our everyday Christian life. Below are some prayers you can use to … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Prayers for Living the Fruit of the Spirit
A Prayer for Guidance in the New Year
When you read today's headlines, you can either wring your hands in worry or fold them in prayer. Worry doesn’t help, but prayer is effective and powerful. Prayer is our greatest need, our highest activity, our finest habit, and our holiest use of time. Prayer changes things. The guidance prayer below is geared to our times and appropriate for the hour. God attentively … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Guidance in the New Year
7 Prayers for Inner Peace
Inner peace seems illusive at times. The consistent overflow of information and entertainment that bombards us, added to the fast-paced lifestyles we are pressured to lead, can put us on the edge of our sanity and keep us there. While we are living in this zone, it’s usually not a question of whether we are praying but how we are praying. How to Pray for Peace … [Read more...] about 7 Prayers for Inner Peace
A Christmas Prayer: Be with Us This Christmas
Be With Us This Christmas is a simple prayer that uses the prophecy of Jesus’ birth, found in Isaiah 9:6, as context to bring encouragement to the world this Christmas. Though the celebration Christmas will go on this year, the expression of the Season will take a different form. In a time where health, financial, and political issues dominate our lives, it is heartening … [Read more...] about A Christmas Prayer: Be with Us This Christmas
How Can Christians Make a Difference in America?
America’s problems aren’t entirely “out there.” We worry that God is silent, but then we scroll social media instead of searching the Scriptures. We complain that our voices are being silenced, but we fail to bring our requests before the Lord in prayer. If we want to make a difference in our world, we can begin by humbling ourselves before God. • Making a Difference Begins … [Read more...] about How Can Christians Make a Difference in America?
5 Prayers for Living in the End Times
Bible prophecy points us to Christ and challenges us to live for Him. As you read and pray these prayers, may you be reminded that God is in control and that He is always with us. Read and pray these prayers... A Prayer for Guidance A Prayer for Protection A Prayer for Revival A Prayer for Uncertain Times A Prayer … [Read more...] about 5 Prayers for Living in the End Times
How to Pray to God
Prayer—it is easy to do and yet so often, we fail to pray to God unless we are in a place of despair or trouble. When we neglect to pray, we miss the tremendous blessing that comes from daily conversations with our Creator. Unlike other relationships, God not only loves you with an incomprehensible love, but He is also always available, always listening, and always ready to … [Read more...] about How to Pray to God
3 Ways to Hear the Voice of Jesus
Of all the voices we hear in a day, none is more critical to how we live our lives than the voice of Jesus! Throughout history, there have been many great orators and countless inspiring speeches, but none can compare to the words of Jesus. No one ever spoke as He did. His words are perfect, infallible and unfailing, always truthful and trustworthy. He never spoke a false … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Hear the Voice of Jesus
A Guide to Christian Prayer: Q & A
Most Christians would agree that prayer is an essential spiritual discipline. We know that Scripture tells us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and it promises, “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him” (Psalm 145:18). Yet only 55% of Christians “say they rely a lot on prayer and personal religious reflection when making major life decisions.”1 Even the … [Read more...] about A Guide to Christian Prayer: Q & A
Trusting God When Your Prayers Aren’t Answered
As a child, where did you go for answers? As a teenager, who was your “go-to” person? In your career now, do you have a mentor who helps you find the answers you seek? When Moses didn’t know what to do with the Israelites in the wilderness, his father-in-law, Jethro, told him how to organize the people into a functioning nation (Exodus 18). When David became the king of … [Read more...] about Trusting God When Your Prayers Aren’t Answered
A Prayer for National Unity and Hope for Tomorrow
“What a mess.” How many times have you heard this? Or said it! And today, perhaps, many of us may feel it, more than ever. It’s been an unsettling season—an extraordinary year of turmoil: pandemic, economic issues, politics, natural disasters. After the U.S. presidential election, the mess may get even messier. But our hope is not in politics or government. Yes, as … [Read more...] about A Prayer for National Unity and Hope for Tomorrow
A Prayer for Facing the Coronavirus
How do we pray when we’re facing a crisis like COVID-19? There isn’t a set formula or “right” way to do it. God knows what we need before we ask, and He’s more concerned with the condition of our heart than the words we speak. James 5:16 says, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” If we are sincere in our faith and our petition, God will hear us and … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Facing the Coronavirus
How to Pray for Your Family
Prayer may be the greatest blessing God gives us here on this earth. Each of us has tremendous potential to serve God and others through the ministry of prayer. It’s available to every believer, no matter who we are or what our life circumstances. God designed it to bless us beyond all imagining, and yet it is easily within our reach. As accessible and powerful as … [Read more...] about How to Pray for Your Family
How to Experience God's Blessing
We’re constantly aware of what the world thinks. Our self-images are fragile, and we become upset if someone criticizes us.… We seem to need a lot of affirmation. But when we focus on the favor of God, His affirmation and love for us become the foundation of our self-esteem. We have value and worth because He made us, He is preparing a place for us, He is coming again for us, … [Read more...] about How to Experience God's Blessing
10 Powerful Prayers Packed With Promise
The Bible is packed with powerful, life-transforming promises. God has given us this vault of infinite riches to be an instruction book for life. Why, then, do we often feel drained and powerless? Imagine a house on a pretty lot, surrounded by shrubs and flowers. A state-of-the-art power plant stands next door. That plant can produce enough energy to power the entire … [Read more...] about 10 Powerful Prayers Packed With Promise