Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26 ESV) The prayer of petition is an integral part of prayer. We might never fully understand why God wants us Read More
Prayer
The mystery of self-edification by speaking in tongues
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church (1 Corinthians 14:4 KJV) Speaking in tongues is a mystery in itself by its very nature and the results it produces. Let me focus on the results in this devotional. We are most familiar with the verse “But he Read More
Calling upon the Lord in trouble shakes the heaven and the earth
I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies (2 Samuel 22:4 KJV) David expresses a profoundly important truth for the saints that is fully applicable to us in the New Testament. The Old Testament saints knew the power of calling on the Lord Read More
Above all that we ask or think
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us (Ephesians 3:20 KJV) Yesterday, our devotional was about the infinite ability of God to meet our needs over and beyond. Let me continue with the same verse and share something Read More
The positive feedback loop effect in prayer
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here… (Matthew 17:4, KJV) The phrase “positive feedback loop” is used to describe a process that amplifies itself after it is completed. This positive feedback loop effect operates powerfully in prayer and in our relationship with God in general. Peter, Read More
How long should you pray every day?
And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? (Mark 14:37, ESV) Did you realize that the scriptures do not prescribe for us any specifics about how long we should pray or study the Bible or do this or that? Your life Read More
The atmosphere for miracles to happen
And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God (Luke 1:35, ESV) When the angel Gabriel told Mary she would have a son, Mary asked to know how that Read More
Jesus stood still
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee (Mark 10:49, KJV) Jesus was walking down the streets one day past a blind man called Bartimaeus. When Bartimaeus learned it was Jesus passing by, he cried out Read More