In two parables in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus teaches with great emphasis the lesson that men ought always to pray and not to faint. The first parable is found in Luke 11:5–8, and the other in Luke 18:1–8.
Always Praying and Not Fainting
Praying in the Name of Christ and According to the Will of God
It was a wonderful word about prayer that Jesus spoke to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion, “Whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you shall ask anything in My name, I will do it.” Of course, if the prayer is according to God's will and purposes.
Obeying God and Praying to God
One of the most significant verses in the Bible on prayer is 1 John 3:22. John says, “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.”
Praying Unto God
We have seen something of the tremendous importance and the resistless power of prayer, and now we come directly to the question—how to pray with power.
PRAYER LIFE – Hoping In God’s Words
Psalm 119:147-149 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. 148 My eyes anticipate the night watches, that I may meditate on your word. 149 Hear my voice according to your loyal love; O Jehovah, according to your justice give me life. As we enter into the end of a day, between... Continue Reading →
Are Answers to Our Prayerful Requests Absolutely Guaranteed?
Praying has caused some difficulty in many churches because they are treated like absolutes or guarantees; if we do A we will get B. Proverbs are not to be applied in this sense in an imperfect world, with imperfect people.
What Does the Bible Say About the Importance of Prayer?
Prayer is essential for believers, providing peace, comfort, wisdom, and a closer relationship with God amid life's challenges and decisions.
Whose Names Are Written in “the Book of Life”?
Book of Life: (Gr. biblos tēs zōēs) In biblical times, cities had a register of names for the citizens living there. (See Ps. 69:28; Isa. 4:3) God, figuratively speaking, has been writing names in the “book of life” “from the foundation of the world.” (Rev. 17:8)
What Does the Bible Say About the Power of Prayer?
Prayer in the Bible is a powerful communication tool with God, emphasizing alignment with His will and fostering spiritual growth.
Why Does God Reject Some Prayers?
Does God listen to all prayers? What kind of prayers would the Father reject? What kind of people would the Father reject? Does the Father truly grant everything we ask for?
