I John 3:22 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.” In my last post, I gave three reasons why prayers sometimes go unanswered. Here is another reason why some prayers are not answered. Even though God is more than… Read More »
Isaiah 59:1,2 “Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” It is not unusual that many prayers – even the… Read More »
Psalm 5:3 “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” There is no doubt that David delighted in prayer. He spoke of it often as his joy and privilege to be able to talk to Almighty God and know… Read More »
Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” The Lord Jesus Christ knows what each of us is made of. We are flesh and we are weak, at times. Within each of our hearts is a nature that loves to sin… Read More »
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Prayer is a powerful tool that any Christian can use. It is readily available and can be done anywhere; you do not need to be in a church, go to… Read More »
Ephesians 6:10 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” The last thing that God wants from any of His children is that they waver in their faith and love for Him. Yet, it is happening in too many believers today. God wants His children to be steadfast… Read More »
Psalm 116:1,2 “I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.” The above verse testifies of a principle of Christian growth. It reveals that there is a strong connection between prayer and… Read More »
Matthew 17:20 “And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” Most everyone that is a believer… Read More »
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Yesterday, I talked about a promise that God gave to the believer that he or she could live for Him victoriously. It does not mean sinless perfection: that can… Read More »
Psalm 5:3 “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” David, the man after God’s own heart, loved to talk to God in the morning. He found it to be a tremendous source of blessing and he maintained this… Read More »