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Prayer Focus: How Can It Be?

“For by him all things were created,  in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or  dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created  through him and for him.” (Colossians 1:16 ESV) How can it be? ...
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Prayer Focus: Daily Dependence

“Give us  this day our daily bread . . .” (Matthew 6:11 ESV) Jesus’ model prayer provides structure for ours. We acknowledge God as Father and focus on his agenda. Then, we humbly ask him to supply our needs. This is where we find ...
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We Should Pray Because We Are Divided

Division is everywhere we look these days. It is hard to scroll through any social media site or watch the news without the constant reminder of division in our nation, states, and cities. Many of you experience division in your families in...
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Prayer Focus: Surrender

“…your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10b ESV) It is a battle of wills. That statement is a great description of prayer. We often approach prayer with personal agendas. We want our will to be done. However,...
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Prayer Focus: A Coming Kingdom

“Your kingdom come..." (Matthew 6:10a ESV) His kingdom is coming. According to Jesus, the starting point for prayer is to address God as Father and revere his name. Prayer then moves to God’s agenda. This includes his coming kingdom ...
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Prayer Focus: Keep It Simple

“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as  the Gentiles do, for  they think that they will be heard  for their many words.   Do not be like them,  for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” (Matthew 6:7-8 ESV) ...

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Pray for Missions and Missionaries Participate in the Great Commission Through Prayer [Pray] at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all t...
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Prayer Focus: Modern-Day Exiles

And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” (Matthew 8:20) Think of your home. It’s the place you eat, sleep, and connect with family. It might also be yo...
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Prayer Focus: Opens Mouths, Open Hearts

“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison...” (Colossians 4:3 ESV) Prayer opens doors and opens mouths.While imprisoned, Paul ...
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Prayer for Ukraine: 9 Ways to Pray for Ukraine

On February 24, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation announced the invasion of Ukraine. As governments contemplate their next steps, believers across the world and mobilizing to pray. How should we pray for Ukraine, its chur...