Prayer

Morning, November 27

Zec 3:1

… They are to be always “ministering,” offering the spiritual sacrifice of prayer and praise, and presenting themselves a “living sacrifice.” But notice where it is that Joshua stands …

"Take Heed, Brethren"

Hebrews 3:12

… They swell the chorus of our praise, they bow their heads with us in prayer, they are, in many respects, our fellow worshippers and they have, apparently, a …

Evening, December 16

Is 48:8

… cross foresaw us as unbelieving, backsliding, cold of heart, indifferent, careless, lax in prayer, and yet he said, “I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of …

Evening, January 19

Lu 24:45

… Let us sit at the feet of Jesus, and by earnest prayer call in his blessed aid that our dull wits may grow brighter, and our feeble understandings …

Evening, August 7

1Th 2:18

… Satan is sure to hinder us when we are earnest in prayer. He checks our importunity, and weakens our faith in order that, if possible, we may miss …

Morning, November 20

La 3:58

… Be this our prayer, that we may have done with the harsh croaking voice of surmise and suspicion, and may be able to speak with the clear, melodious …

Preach the Gospel

1 Corinthians 9:16

… Not that I despise prayer—that must come after faith. Not that I speak a word against the searching of the Scriptures—that is an infallible mark of …

Evening, August 4

Hag 2:17

… We learn from this our dependence upon the Lord, and the need of prayer that no blight may fall upon our work. Spiritual pride or sloth will soon …

Evening, August 19

Ps 31:4

… The prayer before us supposes the possibility of the believer being caught like a bird. So deftly does the fowler do his work, that simple ones are soon …

Morning, September 17

Mk 9:19

… In all cases, the Word of God gives us one receipt for the curing of all their ills, “Bring him unto me.” O for more agonizing prayer on …

A Comprehensive Benediction

2 Thessalonians 2:16

… experienced such-and-such enjoyments, I have drawn near to God in secret prayer"—if ever I have talked to myself like that, I have soon been led …

Evening, May 12

Ge 46:3-4

… at such seasons let them imitate Jacob’s example by offering sacrifices of prayer unto God, and seeking his direction; let them not take a step until they …

Evening, July 17

1Ki 18:40

Evening, July 17 Go To Morning Reading “Let not one of them escape.” 1 Kings 18:40 When the prophet Elijah had received the answer to his prayer …

Morning, December 4

Ac 18:10

… believe on me through their word.” Poor, ignorant souls, they know nothing about prayer for themselves, but Jesus prays for them. Their names are on his breastplate, and …

Christ's Past and Present Witnesses

John 15:27

… When we get near to Christ in holy fellowship and commune much with Him in private prayer, we find that our love for good things becomes very strong …

Morning, July 10

Eph 2:19

… Christ the king of heaven reigns in our hearts; our daily prayer is, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” The proclamations issued from …

Morning, December 9

Is 30:18

Morning, December 9 Go To Evening Reading “Therefore will the Lord wait that he may be gracious unto you.” Isaiah 30:18 God often delays in answering prayer …

Evening, January 24

Lu 10:40

… Joshua never grew weary in fighting with the Amalekites; but Moses, on the top of the mountain in prayer, needed two helpers to sustain his hands. The more …

Evening, January 26

Lu 2:18

… itself in song, or even utter its voice with bowed head in humble prayer, yet it silently adores. Our incarnate God is to be worshipped as “the Wonderful …

Evening, July 18

Joe 2:8

… To-night let us see whether we are keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace, and let our prayer be that, in all the …

Evening, December 9

Is 32:18

… the bread, in the hearing of the word, the searching of the Scriptures, prayer, or praise, we find any form of approach to him to be the return …

Evening, May 3

Ps 46:1

… Dost thou feel thyself sick? Pull the night-bell of prayer, and call up the Beloved Physician! He will give the cordial that will revive thee. Thou art …

Evening, November 15

Ps 68:28

… gates themselves, and let in the dreadful deluge through carelessness and want of prayer to their strong Helper. We often forget that the Author of our faith must …

Evening, January 21

Jdg 15:18

… Samson boasted right loudly when he said, “I have slain a thousand men.” His boastful throat soon grew hoarse with thirst, and he betook himself to prayer. God …

Morning, June 23

Ho 7:8

… thoughts? To be sanctified, spirit, soul, and body, should be thine aim and prayer; and although sanctification may not be perfect in thee anywhere in degree, yet it …

Evening, September 23

Mk 9:23

… him that believeth.” The man’s trust was strengthened, he offered a humble prayer for an increase of faith, and instantly Jesus spoke the word, and the devil …

Lame Sheep

Hebrews 12:13

… They have been remiss in prayer, omitted reading the Word and forsaken communion with God—so it is no marvel that their walk betrays their weakness. A bad …

Evening, April 7

Ps 51:14

… Our text has in it an earnest prayer —it is addressed to the God of salvation . It is his prerogative to forgive; it is his very name and …

Evening, May 21

Ge 42:2

… provided for us: we must not sit still in despondency, but bestir ourselves. Prayer will bear us soon into the presence of our royal Brother: once before his …

A Mournful Defection

John 6:67

… Never neglect prayer. That is at the root of every defection. Retrogression commonly begins at the closet. To restrain prayer is to deaden the very pulse of life …

Pedigree

2 Corinthians 11:22

… 49—JACOB'S FEAR AND FAITH and #3010, Volume 52—JACOB'S MODEL PRAYER] They are so, for one reason, because of their election. What says the Scripture …

Evening, October 29

Lu 24:16

… Make it your prayer, “Lord, open thou mine eyes, that I may see my Saviour present with me.” It is a blessed thing to want to see him …

Christ's Death And Ours

John 12:23-24

… Well then, you may, at any rate, put up this prayer, "Father, glorify Your name. Whatever is most for Your Glory, let that be my will as it …

Morning, February 15

2Pe 3:18

… glory both now and forever.” Will you not this day make it your prayer? “Lord, help me to glorify thee; I am poor; help me to glorify thee …

Evening, May 30

Ro 6:6

… Transgression destroys peace of mind, obscures fellowship with Jesus, hinders prayer, brings darkness over the soul; therefore be not the serf and bondman of sin. There is yet …

Evening, September 22

Ps 61:2

… Hence the prayer of the text. O Lord, our God, by thy Holy Spirit, teach us the way of faith, lead us into thy rest. The wind blows …

Spiritual Gleaning

… We will go down on our knees in prayer, and stoop by self-humiliation, and confession of ignorance, and so gather with the hand of faith the daily …

A Fatal Deficiency

Romans 8:9

… Yonder Church which is wrapped up in formalism, which cannot speak a word of prayer without her book—is she moved of the Spirit, or may it not …

Morning, July 3

Ge 41:4

… If I neglect prayer for never so short a time, I lose all the spirituality to which I had attained; if I draw no fresh supplies from heaven …

Morning, September 2

Mk 1:30

… We may not make sure that the Lord will at once remove all disease from those we love, but we may know that believing prayer for the sick …