Matthew 26:39 (WEB) — “He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.’” Every journey of prayer leads finally to this moment: the prayer of surrender. It is the hardest … Read more
1 Timothy 2:1–4 (WEB) — “I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the … Read more
Luke 18:1–8 (WEB) — “He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up, saying, ‘There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God and didn’t respect man. A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, “Defend me from my adversary!” … Read more
Psalm 119:105 (WEB) — “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” There is a profound secret to a vibrant prayer life that many believers overlook: the best prayers are already written. The Scriptures themselves are filled with prayers — the Psalms, the prayers of Paul, the prayers of … Read more
1 Kings 19:11–13 (WEB) — “He said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.’ Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before Yahweh, but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind, an earthquake, but Yahweh was not in the … Read more
Hebrews 4:14–16 (WEB) — “Having then a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let’s hold tightly to our confession. For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we … Read more
Matthew 6:5–8 (WEB) — “When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you pray, enter into … Read more