Vain Repetition vs. Persistent Prayer

“How long should I pray for the same thing?”  “If I pray once with faith, isn’t that enough?” “Is it a lack of faith if I pray again for the same thing?” “Will I be guilty of ‘vain repetition’ like Jesus said...

Prevenient Intercession

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out...

How to Pray In the Midst of Disaster

How do you pray when Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Katia are all making landfall within a week of one another?  Add to that an earthquake in Mexico and the tension with North Korea.  Wars, rumors of wars, social unrest, societal tension, and so much more. ...

Too Heavy to Carry?

“So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger…” (Deut. 8:3a) There is a growing hunger rising in many of God’s people concerning prayer.  Here’s the trajectory of how this hunger grows over time: We take careful notice of a deteriorating...

Are You Ready for the Answer You Seek?

Today there is a fresh awakening of desire to see God move in powerful ways.  This awakened desire has led to people praying for God to act on our behalf in many differing areas of our ever-changing culture.  We are seeking His Hand of power.  This is good… but...

Prayer’s Starting Point

What draws you to prayer? Many people are drawn to prayer out of their own personal need.  When our lives, or the lives of our loved ones, are affected by health issues, financial issues, or any sort of crisis, the sense of urgency draws us to pray.  People who rarely...