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You may ask God today for something you want, but thank Him when you receive ALL that you need.

This Scripture is from one of my favorite passages that I had to memorize in Seminary; I hope you enjoy it:

“. . . the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for . . .” – Romans 8:26…

A Poem
I knelt to pray but not for long,
I had too much to do.
I had to hurry and get to work
For bills would soon be due. . . .

We read throughout the Bible that God can help us. I think we all believe in it too. But unfortunately, we all get caught up in believing that God just doesn’t understand. Why is that?

“Now He can help those who are tempted, because He Himself was tempted and suffered.” – Hebrews 2:18

Do you feel left behind? Is God moving all around you, but not in you? I felt the same way a week ago, but I’ve come to realize what my heart knew all along…

Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

When to pray…

Psalm 55:17
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and [God] shall hear my voice.

Yesterday on the “National Day of Prayer,”  I blogged about How to Pray. Today, I’d like to cite Scripture showing Who and What to Pray for:
Who to Pray for:

Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully [...]

The Lord’s Prayer: ‘This, then, is how you should pray:

“Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.”

A simple reminder about praying -

“This, then, is how you should pray:

“Our Father in heaven . . .