Prayer
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The prayers of Paul are a great model of how to pray over people: 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that… Read more
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Painful words from Paul that challenge me: Do not be anxious about anything (Phil. 4:6) Read more
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20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Phil. 1:20-21) To reach that level of… Read more
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18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Eph. 6:18) Read more
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All I need is mine… because I am HIS. 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the… Read more
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Lord, in this time may I tire of worthless pursuits. May my vision be filled with your majesty. May I throw off all distractions to follow the holy passion of your great name. 6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the Lord. (Ps. 31:6, NIV) Read more
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Over the years I have watched the Lord lead me to so many victories. I have been amazed at the process. This is truly a “long obedience in the same direction,” as Eugene Peterson would put it. Yet, I keep struggling with one basic thing. Read more
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The need of the hour is not in our own ingenuity. We need to be smart, to be sure, but it is not necessarily “being smarter” that is the need of the hour. The need of the hour is not more labor. Hard work is necessary, but hard labor only gets us so far. The… Read more
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“You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” (Luke 9:41, NIV) Read more
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St. Simeon the New Theologian gave some insights into prayer. There is a “holy vigilance” that needs to take place. We don’t just walk into prayer, so to speak. We are to give attention to the life of prayer. Read more
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