“What is the prayer of Jabez?”……Answer: The prayer of Jabez is found in a historical note within a genealogy: "Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, 'I gave birth to him in pain.' Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, 'Oh, that you would bless me and […]
“What is the power of prayer?”……Answer: The idea that power is inherent in prayer is a very popular one. According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears and answers prayer. Consider the following: ……1) The Lord God Almighty can do all things; there is nothing impossible […]
Praying for the Right Things–Part 2 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12……by……John MacArthur……All Rights Reserved…… One of the most unusual legacies of World War II has been the cargo cults, as they’re called in the South Pacific. Many of the aboriginal island peoples ranging all the way from Australia to as far north as Indonesia were first exposed […]
“Whom are we to pray to, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?”……Answer: All prayer should be directed to our triune God-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Bible teaches that we can pray to one or all three, because all three are one. To the Father we pray with the psalmist, "Listen to my […]
“What is a novena?”……The word novena derives from the Latin word for "nine." A novena is a series of prayers prayed over a nine-day or nine-hour period. The prayers are repeated to obtain special graces or as a sign of devotion to God. Usually a novena involves making a specific request or expressing a specific […]
“What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?”……There are four primary Scripture passages that are cited as evidence for praying in tongues: Romans 8:26 1 Corinthians 14:4-17Ephesians 6:18; and Jude verse 20. Ephesians 6:18 and Jude 20 mention "praying in the Spirit." However, tongues as a […]
“How can I know when God is telling me to do something?”……Pray, especially when you're unsure of God's will for your life.…James 1:5…If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.…Psalm 37:7…Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently […]