The Prayerful Disciple
I think we've all had questions about prayer: when should I do it, what's appropriate, what...
An Introduction to Prayer
Prayer is communicating with God. Simple, right? However, we all know it's not that simple....
How do you pray effectively? More on the basics of prayer
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Pray for those who mistreat you - a Christian perspective
Jesus' message of grace and submission often challenges what we would normally consider the proper way to respond. Here, he tells us that when we're mistreated or insulted, we shouldn't respond in kind, but should instead treat our enemies with grace, even praying for them!
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%206:27-28&version=NIV
Prayer and fasting - a Christian perspective
Prayer and fasting were both integral parts of the early Christian church. Paul and the other early Christian evangelists encouraged these practices wherever they went, especially so when it came to ordaining elders.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2014:23&version=NIV
Room - a Christian perspective
This verse tells us to pray privately, in a closed room where we'll neither be distracted nor tempted to seek the approval of others. It's important to God that we perform spiritual acts like prayer our of an earnest desire to grow closer to God, not to impress other people.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206:6&version=NIV
Answered prayer in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Ezra writes that the Israelites fasted and petitioned God for a safe journey. He says that God answered their prayer.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra%208:23&version=NIV
Fuel for Your Fire - #3133
Making your Father-time the anchor of your daily schedule will not only fuel your fire for the Lord, but also for the lost people He died to rescue. And you'll feel again the excitement of joining Him in His eternal rescue mission.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/fuel-for-your-fi...
Pray for others - a Christian perspective
This passage provides a good illustration of how Christians ought to pray for each other. The writer prays fervently and regularly for the spiritual growth of his fellow believers.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201:15-23&version=NIV
Pray for you - a Christian perspective
The epistle writer reassures the early church that he prays for them continuously--and in doing so, he sets a model for how Christians ought to be praying. We should pray for our fellow believers regularly, asking God to bless and help them in every way.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201:15-17&version=NIV
No Time to Pray, No Hope if I Don't - #2787
There are miracles waiting for you if you will pay the price of praying when you feel there's just no time for it. You may think there's no time to pray, when, in fact, there's no hope if you don't.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/no-time-to-pray-no-hope-if-i-...
Devote in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Prayer is a central part of the Christian life; it's how we communicate our needs to God, and it's one way that He speaks to us. We're to devote our lives to prayer, never hesitating to approach God with our thanks or requests.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%204:2&version=NIV
His will - a Christian perspective
When we approach God with an earnest desire to do His will, He promises to hear our prayers and respond to them. God never turns away a sincere person seeking forgiveness or looking for God's will.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%205:14&version=NIV
