Whether the Lord allows angels to eaves-drop on our prayers, I don’t know. I do believe He frequently employs them in answering prayer: case in point, the prophet Daniel. As prime minister of Babylon and Persia, Daniel had a lifelong habit of retiring to his private quarters three times a day to spend time talking…
Pray Shamelessly
[Jesus said,] “I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” — Luke 11:8 The man must feed his friend, for hospitality is a sacred duty. So he goes to another…
The Prayer of Promise Brings Provision in Jesus’ Name
Imagine the power of Jesus’ name for those who know and love Him. Certain guarantees and rewards are inherent in simply acknowledging the name of Jesus. For example, the Bible says, The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. — Proverbs 18:10 There is a covering…
The Prayer Life of Jesus
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. — Mark 1:35 This incident occurred after our Lord experienced a tremendous spiritual victory over Satan. He had endured the fierce onslaught of Satan in the wilderness. But after this ordeal the…
Prayers Where I Don’t Speak at All
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. — Romans 8:26 Thought for the Day: When we sit silent before God, the Spirit will intercede with perfect prayers on our behalf. I had been…
A Christmas Prayer
I sit here by the tree And look up at the star. With loving family all around, I see how blessed we are. So this, my Christmas prayer, Is not for toys and dolls — It’s thanking You for Christmas gifts You’ve given to us all. Thank You, God, for Gabriel, Who brought…
The Prayer of Blessing
One year I gave my six-year-old daughter, Amanda, a small, decorative box. Inside it I put a small piece of jewelry that she had been wanting for a long time. When she unwrapped the gift and saw the box, she squealed and remarked on every detail. “Oh, Mommy, this is so beautiful! Look at the…
Unanswered Prayers: What’s Going On God?
No Answer For much of my life, basketball was my life. When I graduated from high school, I went to the University of Chicago on a full-ride scholarship and earned a starting position on the basketball team by the end of my freshman year. Then I transferred to Central Bible College, where I earned first-team…
Pray Until You Believe
“Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. – John 4:50 Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe. – Mark 11:24 When you are confronted with a matter that requires immediate prayer, pray until you believe God—until with wholehearted sincerity you can thank Him for the answer. If you…
God Hears
The second night of the retreat, the auditorium was packed for the evening session. Kathy (the speaker) taught from the book of Ephesians about faith and being rooted in God’s word. At the end of her teaching, she invited the worship team to lead us in a time of worship and waiting. Waiting, she said,…