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"Hear my prayer, O God;
Give ear to the words of my mouth."
Psalm 54:2
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Two of the most important spiritual disciplines
of the believer are Bible study and prayer. Prayer is the primary way in
which we talk to God. The Lord desires an intimate relationship with
us, and a conversation with Him is the best way to grow close to Him.
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"None can believe how powerful prayer is,
and what it is able to effect, but those who have learned it by
experience. It is a great matter, when in extreme need, to take hold on
prayer. I know, whenever I have prayed earnestly, that I have been amply
heard, and have obtained more than I prayed for. God indeed sometimes
delayed, but at last He came."
Martin Luther |
"Every great movement of God
can be traced to a kneeling figure."
D. L. Moody
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Daily prayers diminish
your
cares.
"Evening, and morning,
and at noon, will I pray,
and cry aloud: and He
shall hear my voice."
Psalm 55:17
You are never so high
as when
you are on your knees.
"Humble yourselves in the sight
of the Lord, and
He shall lift you up."
James 4:10 |
". . .praying always with all prayer and supplication
in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all
perseverance and supplication for all the saints . . ."
Ephesians 6:18
"The LORD is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous."
Proverbs 15:29
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A simple Prayer Formula to aide in praying for others
is the acronym for the word BLESS
and
is easily recalled by each of the five fingers on one hand.
Thumb
Body - pray for the bodily needs of those who live
around you.
Physical health, protection and safety.
Index Finger
Labor - pray for situations they face at work.
(their job, studies, etc.)
Middle Finger
Emotions - their emotional life.
(loneliness,
etc.)
Ring Finger
Social - relationships
Little Finger
Spiritual - salvation and personal relationship with
Jesus.
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