Prayer

Prayer is a beautiful and undeserved privilege. What an honor to come to God, bringing our petitions to him. But let us beware of asking “wrongly, to spend it on your passions.”

We do not overcome the effects of ‘the news’ by denying or ignoring the evil in our world that causes such intense emotions, but rather by applying scriptural truth to circumstances and responding biblically.

What does the Bible say about fear and anxiety; and what might we pray to the Lord based on those Scriptures that can help us exchange toxic emotions for God’s wondrous peace?

Ordinary women can access God's extraordinary power through prayer. Here are six beautiful lessons from the prayers of women in the Bible.

Prayer can be one of our most powerful weapons to commune with God. When we pray with humility and care for others, we become less like Pharisees and more like the body of Christ.

Should I pray at certain times, in certain ways...to make my prayers 'work?' Here's scriptural perspective on eight things believers often misunderstand about prayer.

Such a short letter—such monumental impact! This story of God in Ephesians will change your life—if you pray it.

In the church, there is often an idea that anxiety is simply the result of a lack of trust in God and can be prayed away, if we just have enough faith. But is there more to the situation?

If you’re ready for spiritual growth, here’s an easy way to experience the book of Ecclesiastes through prayer: every day for the next 30 days, discover the wisdom in Ecclesiastes—and pray it back to God.

"Unity is a revelation of the spirit of God that sees that only together can we get the results that God wants."

Had we done enough to prepare her? How would she handle finances? What if she gets into trouble? And what about this hole in my heart? Then God reminded me. I could worry, or I could give my child, my loneliness, my fears to Him in prayer.

Too many times we try to do things in our own strength and we burn out. We can tire easily and isolate ourselves from others and God. Prayer is a necessity to keep us from temptation. Jesus tells His disciples to pray.

Any time we’re angry, it can be hard to find words to express our pain. We may fear saying the wrong thing to God. Praying the Psalms can be a healing solution.

The James 5 prayer of faith encourages believers to trust in God. It may bring a physical healing, or a spiritual peace. We pray this prayer to lean on God, should he choose to heal the sick person in our lives.

How you start your day is essential to how it progresses, and ultimately, how it ends. If you seek God first and spend time in His presence, you can leave that morning fellowship empowered and energized to take on whatever the day brings.