Prayer

Persevering Prayer

… Besides, you are a beggar when you are in prayer; therefore you must not be a chooser as to the time when God shall hear you. If you …

An Appeal to Children of Godly Parents

Proverbs 6:20-23

… But our prayer—and oh, that it might be your prayer, too!—is that you may be helped to bind these things about your heart. They are worth …

Fearful Of Coming Short

Hebrews 4:1

… Some read a chapter of the Scriptures and repeat a prayer daily—with the full conviction that the practice will be sure to do them good—though they …

An Exciting Enquiry

Matthew 21:10

… Is not that a beautiful description of prayer, when the soul cannot find words, nothing but a "breathing"? Did I say nothing but a breathing? Why, that is …

God's Care of Elijah

1 Kings 17:4

… But perceive dear Friends, that though Elias was mighty in prayer, and could prevail with God, yet he did not therefore escape from suffering—no, his very prayer …

The Unfailing Help

2 Kings 6:27

… But it is said, "Can we not pray for sinners?" Yes, blessed be God, we can, and THE PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILS MUCH. During this week …

Evening, February 9

Lu 11:4

… one].” Luke 11:4 What we are taught to seek or shun in prayer, we should equally pursue or avoid in action. Very earnestly, therefore, should we avoid …

The Prodigal's Return

Luke 15:20

… Nay, before he could get his whole prayer finished, he was arrayed in a white robe, the best in the house; and they had brought him to the …

Man Unknown To Man

Proverbs 14:10

… A wonderful exhilaration lifted him out of himself and he could do anything in the joy of his heart because of his answered prayer. A stranger to prayer …

Gray Hairs

Hosea 7:9

… There are some who, if we speak of private prayer, retire into their closets as regularly as others—but yet they never draw near to God in spirit …

The Broken Fence

Proverbs 24:30-32

… One is the habit of secret prayer. Private prayer should be regularly offered, at least in the morning and in the evening. We cannot do without set seasons …

The Soul's Awakening

John 5:25

… The man attends a place of worship—it may be he repeats his creed, joins in a form of prayer, or possibly he drops in where simpler worship …

Morning, January 30

2Sa 5:24

… Christian, in yourself there are times “when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees.” You have a peculiar power in prayer …

God's Prison, Warden and Prisoner

… It does not mean that every prayer will be answered. The power to ask a thing in Christ's name is not given to everybody. It is not …

Evening, July 13

Ps 56:9

… And because he is “for us,” the voice of prayer will always ensure his help. “ When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies be turned back .” This …

Evening, September 28

1Ki 18:43

… Reader, do not fall into that sin, but continue in prayer and watching. At last the little cloud was seen, the sure forerunner of torrents of rain, and …

Evening, October 5

Mk 16:16

… true heart too.” “Aye,” rejoined a third, “and with prayer”; and, added a fourth, “It must be the prayer of the heart.” “And we must be diligent too …

Strengthening Words from the Savior's Lips

2 Corinthians 12:9

… Is it not a little remarkable, also, that this prayer was not only addressed to Jesus, but was offered in much the same manner as the prayer of …

Evening, December 10

Ac 16:14

… On the Sabbath she went when prayer was wont to be made, and there prayer was heard. Never neglect the means of grace; God may bless us when …

Evening, March 14

Ps 39:1

… How anxious should you be to look up to God, that he may keep you! Your prayer should be, “Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe …

Evening, June 17

Nu 21:17

… Moreover, the well was the centre of prayer . “Spring up, O well.” What God has engaged to give, we must enquire after, or we manifest that we have …

Satanic Hindrances

1 Thessalonians 2:18

… Satan is sure to hinder Christians when they are earnest in prayer. Have you not frequently found, dear Friends, when you have been most earnest in supplication, that …

The Lions' Den

Daniel 6:20

… Be much in prayer! Prayer keeps the Christian steadfast. You may make a loud profession, but it will not last without prayer. Amidst work and worry, heavy responsibilities …

Evening, July 8

Ps 25:5

… Experimental teaching is the burden of this prayer. David knew much, but he felt his ignorance, and desired to be still in the Lord’s school: four times …

Evening, October 27

Is 64:6

… The prayer which moves the arm of God is still a bruised and battered prayer, and only moves that arm because the sinless One, the great Mediator, has …

Prayer 20 — The Great Sacrifice

… Our Father, there is one prayer which has kept rising to our lip even while we have been thus speaking to Thee. It comes from our very heart …

Hope for Your Future

… When alone with Christ, it was Heaven below—and in Prayer Meetings, when God's people were warm at heart—how you delighted to unite with them! The …

Evening, September 7

Je 49:23

… rams upon the vessel! God help you, poor drenched and wearied ones! My prayer goes up to the great Lord of sea and land, that he will make …

The Filling of Empty Vessels

2 Kings 4:3

… Whether your trouble is about temporal things or spiritual things, if you leave that trouble with God—cry to Him in prayer, walk in His fear and trust …

A Promise for the Blind

Jeremiah 31:8

… Yes, I believe we should never do anything without prayer. However much you may profess to love them, yet if you do not pray for them, I cannot …

A Man of God Alone With God

Psalm 119:26

… Each of us will do well to offer David's prayer, "Cleanse You me from secret faults." If we have committed faults which are hidden even from ourselves …

Morning, February 12

2Co 1:5

… when the purse is bursting with gold, we try to do without so much prayer. But once take our gourds away, and we want our God ; once cleanse …

Soul Murder—Who Is Guilty?

Psalm 51:14

… If one saw any youth of the congregation walking with that man, you knew that he would soon be missing from the House of Prayer. It was impossible …

Owl or Eagle?

Psalm 102:6

… How long is it since you were at a Prayer Meeting? How long is it since you were at a week-night service? How long is it since …

Christian Conversation

Psalm 145:11

… Instead of a song, they offered a prayer which must have sounded terrible in the ears of those who mocked them. It was a fierce prayer—a prayer …

A Blessed Gospel Chain

John 14:23

… And what a powerful influence prayer has, for His prayer has brought to us "another Comforter." 17. Even the Spirit of Truth whom the world cannot receive, because …

Chariots of Iron

Judges 1:19

… God works more by prayer than by anything else and if we would but enlarge the channel through which His mighty power would flow—by having more faith …

The Search after Happiness

Psalm 4:6

… He has attended to the voice of my prayer Blessed be God, which has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me. ROMANS 8:1. There …

How Hearts Are Softened

Zechariah 12:10

… It is also said that the Lord will pour out "the spirit of supplications." This is the creation of desires and longings which express themselves in prayer. When …

Good Cheer for the New Year

Deuteronomy 11:12

… And our evening prayer—poor moaning it is, hardly a prayer. I fear it is possible to live not only days, but months at this dying rate! And …