Category Archives: Prayer

How to Pray Like an Apostle: 6 Characteristics of Effective Intercessory Prayer

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Wayne Davies

Can I ask you a personal question: How’s your prayer life? If you’re like me, perhaps you have good days and bad days – days when prayer comes easily and often, and days when prayer is a struggle. I find … Continue reading →

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How to Not Pray Like an Ostrich

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Wayne Davies

David prayed these words in Psalm 5:3 – “Morning by morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” The prayer of faith is a prayer of eager anticipation and … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Acrostic: “A” is for Answers

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 136:1 The answers of God are reason to celebrate Thanksgiving! Today I’m thanking God for answers – His answers. The Bible is full of reasons to thank and praise God. … Continue reading →

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Should We Pray the Prayers of David Against Our Enemies? (Thoughts on the Imprecatory Psalms)

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Our church is reading through the psalms this summer, two each day. We started this about a week and a half ago, so over the past 10 days I’ve read Psalms 1-20. All but the first two were written by … Continue reading →

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The Prayer Life of Jesus (A Most Amazing Bible Verse)

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Wayne Davies

In Mark 1:35 we read a most amazing verse. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Jesus Christ, the Son of … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading Tips – Do You Pray This Prayer When Reading The Bible? (Great Advice from Psalm 119)

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Wayne Davies

Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, is filled with verses about the Bible. This psalm is also filled with the prayers of a man who has a deep longing to commune with God and live a godly life … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading Tips – When Is The Best Time of Day to Read The Bible and Pray?

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Wayne Davies

Do you wonder if there is a certain time of day that is best for Bible reading and prayer? Many Christians set aside a special time each day to be alone with God. In some circles this is known as … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading Tips – 3 Great Prayers to Pray When Reading the Bible

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Wayne Davies

When you read the Bible, it’s always a good idea to pray – before, during and after you open the Word of God. The Bible is a supernatural book and you’ll need supernatural help to read it and apply it. … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why God Will Not Answer Your Prayers – Part 1

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Wayne Davies

On the night He was betrayed, Jesus made an incredible promise to the Apostles: “I will do whatever you ask…..You may ask me for anything…and I will do it.”  (John 14:13-14 NIV). What a statement!  But if you know your … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why God Will Not Answer Your Prayers — Part 2

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Wayne Davies

We continue our study of the conditions of answered prayer by focusing on the often-misunderstood phrase “in my name”.  During the last supper, Jesus told the Apostles: “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son … Continue reading →

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