The request I had received was simple. Pray for believers in a particular land, where the political situation is unstable, asking the Lord to use the church to bring real peace to the nation. My heart was immediately connected, as this is certainly God’s will for any nation – to bring His peace through His [...]
A massive and continuing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, officials seemingly without solutions. Hurricane season in full swing, creating the potential for even greater havoc in the Gulf. The economy refusing to bounce back, regardless of how much money has been thrown at it. Reports of the return of the killer H1N1 flu. [...]
As I read a favorite passage recently, I wondered about Jesus’ thoughts as He prayed that beautiful prayer of John 17, specifically verse 23: . . . May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. When Jesus [...]
Have you ever struggled to pray for certain leaders, especially with thanksgiving1, because you disagree with their decisions, worldview, or lifestyle? My prayers in those cases have usually included: Isaiah 9:6 NKJV For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. . . [...]
This month, we will start the Prayer Nugget a little differently than before – with a short quiz. Ready? On the first Thursday of May in the United States, we observe the National Day of ____________. If you filled in the blank with “Prayer,” you answered correctly. The bigger question, though, is whether prayer is [...]
It’s time for another confession from this praying writer. When prayers seem to have no effect, sometimes the trouble is with the one doing the praying (yours truly) – not the person being prayed for. This has become especially apparent where loved ones and others with whom I have frequent interaction are concerned. Though I [...]
Have any of you faced what seems to be an onslaught of battles since 2010 began? Since I know I’m not unique in the things I go through – which have already included many battles – I feel pretty certain there are at least a few of you who answered affirmatively. One of my battles, [...]
It may be one of those simple, yet profound truths of life in Christ, but we are to pray about everything. After all, Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6 (TLB) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. One of the main [...]
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Instead of reading that verse and focusing on not being anxious and worried when we pray with thanksgiving, let’s zero in on the “thanksgiving to God” part all by itself, leaving all petitions [...]
In last month’s lesson, Prepare for Prayer, we looked at how important it is for our minds and born-again spirits to be in agreement before we begin to pray and intercede for others. Verses were offered for contemplation, which can help increase the level of intimacy with the Lord, as well as the effectiveness of [...]
