Praying with Purpose: A 28-Day Journey to an Empowered Prayer LifeMany Christians crave something more from their prayer time. We pray knowing that God hears and answers our prayers, but we also know that prayer should be something more than recited phrases and personal wish lists. God wants prayer to become vital to everything we do. Using Scripture passages, applications, and a prayer guide, "Praying with Purpose" is a five-week study designed to teach believers how to pray without ceasing. Perfect for church use, small groups, or individual study. |
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... began in earnest at that moment. Prayer: The Starting Place Jesus began His earthly ministry praying. As He called out to His Father, the heavens were opened. We've all experienced the delight of watching the clouds part on a gloomy day ...
... began in earnest at that moment. Prayer: The Starting Place Jesus began His earthly ministry praying. As He called out to His Father, the heavens were opened. We've all experienced the delight of watching the clouds part on a gloomy day ...
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... tells us that , following His baptism , Jesus “ began His minis- try " ( Luke 3:23 ) . You also have entered into the everlasting service of the Lord as a believer in Christ. God has a 24 25 PRAYING WITH PURPOSE WHILE HE PRAYED.
... tells us that , following His baptism , Jesus “ began His minis- try " ( Luke 3:23 ) . You also have entered into the everlasting service of the Lord as a believer in Christ. God has a 24 25 PRAYING WITH PURPOSE WHILE HE PRAYED.
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... began to develop a close relationship with their neighbors , hoping to lead them to Christ . When these believers had opportunity to talk to their friends about the Lord , they were surprised by the neighbors ' response : " We couldn't ...
... began to develop a close relationship with their neighbors , hoping to lead them to Christ . When these believers had opportunity to talk to their friends about the Lord , they were surprised by the neighbors ' response : " We couldn't ...
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... Jesus chose to pray before the rush of His day began. In doing so, He exemplified the words of the psalmist: “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will 30 31 PRAYING WITH PURPOSE HE OFTEN WITHDREW AND PRAYED.
... Jesus chose to pray before the rush of His day began. In doing so, He exemplified the words of the psalmist: “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will 30 31 PRAYING WITH PURPOSE HE OFTEN WITHDREW AND PRAYED.
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... began to feel that his technique on the instrument was slipping a bit . He was de- termined not to fall into the trap of “ getting old and famous and playing bad concerts , ” so he decided to start practicing scales . He played up and ...
... began to feel that his technique on the instrument was slipping a bit . He was de- termined not to fall into the trap of “ getting old and famous and playing bad concerts , ” so he decided to start practicing scales . He played up and ...
Contents
16 | |
Day | 56 |
Day | 64 |
DAVIDS PRAYER FOR RESTORATION | 121 |
117 | 135 |
Day | 139 |
THE LORDS PRAYER | 145 |
Our Fathers Coming Kingdom | 179 |
Our Fathers Delivering Power | 198 |
Making the Lords Prayer Your Prayer | 213 |
Notes | 249 |
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Page 62 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Page 52 - And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith He unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Page 67 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Page 175 - God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, that he might redeem them which were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Page 39 - I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
Page 51 - And He went a little farther, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me : nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
Page 236 - BEHOLD, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, And your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
Page 103 - LL praise my Maker with my breath ; And, when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler powers : My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures.
Page 53 - And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Page 135 - BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.