Praying the Bible

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King Solomon inherited the throne of David and was ruling over Israel. Despite his royal status, Solomon knows that it was nothing compared to God. He displays great humility in verse 7 when he identified himself as ‘a little child’ in front of God. It is Solomon’s way of saying “I can’t do this. The job is so much bigger than what I can handle, I must rely on God”. When we come to God in prayer, do we truly humble ourselves before Him? Asking For Understanding Is Also Part Of Wisdom

From verses 3 to 10, Hannah was reminded of the oppression and injustice she received in the past. But instead of requesting vindication for herself, Hannah reminded that it is God who reigns sovereign and will handle the eventual judgment. She is resisting the temptation of taking justice into our own hands In All Circumstances, Respond To God With Praise And Adoration

Prayers of the Old Testament

How do you pray? Prayers that are rooted in Scripture are guaranteed to be aligned with the heart of God. Here is a list of 15 powerful prayers adapted from the Bible that you can use word-for-word or to spur on your own prayers: Romans 5:1-11 Find more prayers by topic at Crosswalk.com including prayers for healing, prayer for strength, prayers for protection, morning prayers and more! Each of the four key petitions is something we need more of in our lives, and is something we can ask God for.

This article is part of our prayer resources meant to inspire and encourage your prayer life when you face uncertain times. Remember, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, and God knows your heart even if you can't find the words to pray.Just as Daniel prayed in verses 9 to 10, let us take comfort knowing that no depth and amount of sin can separate God’s love and mercy for us. And it is promised that when we confess and turn away from our sins, God will show us His unchanging mercy ( Proverbs 28:13-14). Ask God For Forgiveness

We don’t know what troubling situation drove David to pen Psalm 25. We do know it involved his enemies, a need for God’s guidance, and sin in his life. If you feel like you’ve reached a dead end in life, pray this prayer for God to help you find His path forward. The first section of Psalm 19 (verses 1–6) praises God for revealing Himself in creation. “The heavens declare the glory of God” (verse 1). The second section praises God for revealing Himself in His Word, explaining that God’s Word revives the soul, makes wise the simple, rejoices the heart, enlightens the eyes, and is greater than gold and sweeter than honey (verses 7–11). In verses 3, 7, and 8, David is probably referring to how his enemies or others are more prosperous than he is. But he does not let anger overrule him, because he knows that while those emotions are valid, they are not the truth. God is the truth. Our identity in Him remains as “faithful servant[s]” whom He has sanctified. Thus, our reality that God is faithful and for us remains unchanged. Finding Peace And Refuge Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Your name; Your kingdom come; Your will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, the power and, the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Lessons We Can Learn From The Lord’s Prayer Declaration of God’s identity

2 Corinthians 5:21

The Lord brings death and makes it alive; he brings down to the grave and raises. 7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. 8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; One of the most powerful prayers in the Bible made by women that we ought to look at is Hannah’s. Hannah was a faith-filled woman but faced the problem of barrenness, which was once c onsidered shameful. Hannah prayed to the Lord in the temple of Shiloh for a son and vowed that she will dedicate her child to Him. The Lord granted her prayer and gave her a son whom she called Samuel. This prayer of adoration was made by Hannah in gratitude. We should always confess our sins so that we can receive forgiveness from God. Prayer of Healing and Deliverance We need to know God and His ways. We also need to discern right from wrong and wisdom from folly when faced with challenging situations. When God equips us with love, knowledge, and discernment, we will be “pure and blameless for the day of Christ” and “filled with the fruit of righteousness”—two glorious outcomes!

David prayed this prayer after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. (Read about that story in 2 Samuel 11-12.) David knew that he sinned first against God. “Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight” (4), and casts himself on the mercy of God for mercy and a clean heart. As one of the pioneer deacons of the early church and the first-ever Christian martyr, Stephen was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit ( Acts 6:5). Just like Paul, he went around preaching God’s word and has made prayers in the Bible. While being stoned to death, Stephen prayed that God will have compassion for the people who were stoning him.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers’ – this shows that Paul is continuously praying for the Ephesians daily, not whenever he chooses to. There were other accounts where Paul’s prayers in the Bible show how much he continuously pray for them. Pray For Wisdom To Know God Better Many in our world say, “hate your enemies and destroy their lives.” Jesus says, “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). He models this in His dying moments as He petitions God to forgive His executioners. Enemies here do not necessarily refer to humans out to harm you (verse 1). They can refer to illness, ailment, or any burdens that you have. When we pray, pray for how God has allowed us to reign victory over all of these. No matter how big or small it is, always count our blessings to know that God is in control. Dependence On God For Healing