Let the words of my mouth, And the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer (Psalm 19:14 KJV) The Psalmist prayed that the words he speaks and the meditations or thoughts of his heart would be acceptable to the LORD. He pictures his words and thoughts Read More
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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
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
If My People who are called by My Name
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, ESV) The world is in crisis and chaos. The Lord spoke to Israel, giving Read More
He prayed again, and the heaven gave rain
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit (James 5:18, KJV) Elijah, the great prophet of Israel, prayed, and there was no rain in the land for three and a half years. He prayed again, and there was an abundance of rain. That is what prayer can Read More
The power of the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16, KJV) Prayer activates and releases the power of the Holy Spirit. The reality of this truth will be driven home if you remember that we are both Read More
The Effectual Fervent Prayer that Produces Results
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16, KJV) The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man is powerful. When we pray, things happen. Prayer can command changes. The Amplified Bible really amplifies the meaning Read More