“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land” – 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) Revival has been described as increased spiritual
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV). Once Jesus was approached by his disciples who asked him to teach them how to pray. We certainly do not know what prompted them but
“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing” – Hebrews 13:2 (NIV) A story is told of a certain couple who once visited the famous Harvard University. The couple who were rather casually dressed were asked for an appointment and they
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” – Col 4: 2 (NIV) One of the aspects that characterized the ministry of Jesus on earth was devotion to prayer. He began his public ministry be praying. Luke 3:21-24 says, “When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too.
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” – John 1:12 (NIV) Among certain African people the reason why they have decided not to embrace Christianity is because they say this is the faith of
Prayer is amazing in that while in the scriptures we find instances of quick answers to prayer requests yet there are many others which took years to materialize. For example, after Jesus was crucified, there was a criminal who recognized that he was the messiah. In spite of himself this
“I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me in my distress” – Psalm 120:1 (NIV). Prayer can be a mystery. In one place Jesus tells his disciples that even before they open their mouth the Lord already knows what they need: “Do not be like them for your
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” – Phil 4:13 (NIV). Every single individual will once in a while be swamped with feelings of inadequacy for a certain task. There could be cases where one looks at the resources he has and certainly slows down because of being overwhelmed. Every
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” – Phill 4:6-7 (NIV) Every now and then there comes those
“As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amelekites were winning” – Exodus 17:11 (NIV) Who does not need a prayer partner! Moses had been called into a special ministry and had seen the hand of God in many
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