The Power of Prayer - What it Means & How to Embrace It - Bible Study Tools
WEBOct 13, 2021 · “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples’” (Luke 11:1). What is it about prayer, or what is the power of prayer, that would cause the disciples to want to learn how to do it correctly?
The Main Ingredient in Effective Prayer | Desiring God
WEBJul 18, 2013 · First, look at the context surrounding James 5:16. James’s whole point is that prayer is effective. He asks in James 5:13, “Is anyone among you suffering?” Then he replies, “Let him pray.” What about cheerfulness? Or sickness? Or sin? In each case, James encourages his readers to pray. Why?
How to Keep Praying: Four Lessons from the Master
WEBNov 25, 2022 · So much of our Lord’s teaching on prayer is designed to help us “always to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). In the Gospels, Jesus comes to pray-ers like us — discouraged, distracted, willing in spirit but weak in flesh — and he gives us a heart to pray.
WEBTo prepare your own heart as you go through this study of prayer, you may wish to carefully read and think about each of the following Scriptures -- Psalm 139:23-24 and John15:1-10. Psalm139:23-24 is a prayer. As you seek to better understand and put into practice what God teaches about prayer, it would be good to regularly pray this prayer.
22. Principles for Effective Prayer (James 5:16-18) - bible.org
WEBJun 25, 2022 · James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.” “Effectiveness” comes from the Greek word “energeo” from which we get the English word “energy.” 1 There is great energy in the prayers of a person.
Prayer - Desiring God
WEBJan 1, 2015 · What Is Prayer? Maybe you have never prayed to God yourself. Or maybe you’ve prayed for years, but have a hard time explaining why. These resources will help you understand what prayer is and why it is so important in the Christian life.
How to Pray: A Biblical Guide to Prayer - Christianity
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Prayer becomes a personal dialogue with God, a spiritual breathing of the soul, a foretaste of the bliss of God's kingdom. Daily prayer is essential to a fruitful Christian life. Learn why and how we should pray according to scripture.
Sermon: The Prayer Life of a Christian - Colossians 4
WEBJan 27, 2014 · That is how He taught us to pray, not only through His example, but specifically through His teaching Look in Matthew 6:7, in the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus instructs on prayer. It is here that we find the Lord's prayer.
How to Pray: the Beginner's Guide - Cru
WEBGod has all the time in the world, and He’s far more patient with us than we are with ourselves. But if you’re ever in doubt, pray like Jesus. Jesus’ closest friends asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. The result is the best-known …
What Does the Bible Say About Prayer? - Learn Religions
WEBMay 3, 2019 · Prayer is simply communicating with God—listening and talking to him. Believers can pray from the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in their own words. If prayer is a difficult area for you, learn these basics principles of …