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
Asking in Prayer
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
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
Thy Prayer is Heard
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John (Luke 1:13, KJV) Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth had been praying for a child since they got married, and they are were well advanced in Read More
Ye Have Not, Because Ye Ask Not
Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not (James 4:2, KJV) James is addressing an issue amongst the believers, dealing with the motivations of their desires and how they go about obtaining what they desire. He says Read More