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What is the significance of using different postures in prayer?
Understanding Postures of Prayer let your posture express the attitudes of your heart In the Biblical accounts of prayer, many postures are described. Abraham fell upon his face before God. (See Genesis 17:3, 17.) Moses prayed with his hands outstretched. (See Exodus 9:27–29.) King Solomon knel ...Can I trust God to answer prayer and direct my future?
Evidence of God’s Direction a testimony of God’s faithfulness to provide A student desired to learn skills in architecture, but he was unsure if pursuing this skill was God’s will for him. Here he recounts how he is learning that finding God’s will for his life requires trust in taking one step ...How did the centurion’s insights about authority impress Jesus?
Insights Into the Chain of Command accepting a place under authority Jesus once praised a Roman centurion for his faith in Jesus’ authority: “. . . Jesus . . . marveled at him [the centurion], and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so ...Why would God answer my prayer with a “no”?
Understand Why God May Say “No” trusting in God’s loving, omniscient response to prayer There are many reasons why God might not respond to prayer with an affirmative answer. He may know that it is not the right time for the fulfillment of your request. He may know that what you desire is not H ...How can I pray for my children?
Praying for Your Children interceding on behalf of your sons and daughters As a parent, one of the most significant and influential roles you play is that of being a faithful prayer warrior on behalf of your child. Because of the closeness of your relationship, you can know your child as no one ...How should I pray for God to provide?
Praying for God’s Provision asking in accord with God’s Word God is aware of our physical needs, and it is His delight to provide for His children. When we face times of need or we want increased funds for a specific project, we are to bring our petitions to God. By seeking Him first, we will b ...What are the commands of Christ?
49 Commands of Christ words to live by Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. Following is a collection of 49 of Jesus’ commands. As you read through them, ask God to help you observe these words, appl ...What does God promise to those who keep Christ’s commands?
Rewards for Keeping the Commands of Christ treasures to reap when living by the words of Jesus When we keep—that is, observe, remember, and apply—the commands of Jesus Christ, Scripture explains that many rewards will follow. God will love us and reveal Himself to us. “He that hath my commandm ...What does it mean to cry out to God?
The Power of Crying Out relying on God in desperate times Throughout history, believers have cried out to God in times of distress. Sometimes after years of praying, a single cry brings direction or deliverance instantly. Many have wondered why there are such powerful results from simply crying ...Why does God let bad things happen?
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? how to avoid the trap of bitterness Have you ever wondered, Why did God let me suffer that injury? lose my job? have a car accident? forget that appointment? have a fight with my spouse? let my parents get divorced? let me be born with a defect? How can a God ...How can I maintain an orderly home?
In the Muddle of a Mess keys for organizing the home The house was a mess. The kids had made toy creations with the babysitter the night before, and now they were strung from one end of the house to the other, awaiting my admiration. The girls’ new Christmas dolls had joined us for school and w ...How does God work through the birth, death, and fulfillment of a vision?
The Birth, Death, and Fulfillment of a Vision three aspects of the ways of God The way in which God interacts with each of His children is in perfect harmony with basic principles found in Scripture. This interaction often involves the birth of a vision, the death of a vision, and the fulfillme ...What is a "rhema"?
What Is a “Rhema”? Scripture for personal application Logos—The Word of God There are two primary Greek words that describe Scripture which are translated word in the New Testament. The first, logos, refers principally to the total inspired Word of God and to Jesus, Who is the living Logos. Bib ...