Tag Archives: prayer

Bible-based Prayer; September 10, 2017

Posted on September 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 1:8 “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses.” This one part of Nehemiah’s prayer tells us a great deal about him, which is that he was very familiar with the Torah, the first five books of the Old … Continue reading →

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Fasting; September 8, 2017

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 8:21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. The point of fasting … Continue reading →

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Government; September 7, 2017

Posted on September 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 7:24 “You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God.” How about that! This … Continue reading →

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Asking; September 6, 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 7:6 The king had granted him everything he asked, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him. This points out a very important truth that comes out again and again throughout the Bible: God provides, but … Continue reading →

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National Salvation; August 14, 2017

Posted on August 19, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will … Continue reading →

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God-centered Prayer; August 2, 2017

Posted on August 4, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 19:19 “Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord, are God.” Somewhere in the centuries from David to Hezekiah, monotheism took root. David … Continue reading →

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Bargaining with God; May 29, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 1:27-28 “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he shall be given over to the Lord.” And … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:15 Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. This line immediately brings to mind the Lord’s words to Isaiah: “Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2017

Posted on January 27, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading →

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