The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 NASB Prayer – The Greek word is deesis. It comes from the word deomai. What is important about this word is that it involves personal needs. The verse could be translated, “The very strong very personal petitions.” There is nothing general about these…
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 NASB Effective – This verse is so important that we need to pay attention to nearly every word. Today we look at the first word in English, which actually translates two words in Greek. The Greek text reveals an adjective and a verb…
Some years ago we looked at Hebrew words for prayer. Among them was hagah. Rather than add more words to the concept, I thought you might remember the Hebrew word better if I offered you a picture, compliments of South Africa. So, when you read about hagah, think of this and pray with power.
I gratefully thank You, living and existing King, for returning my soul within me with compassion, abundant is Your faithfulness. Prayer Upon Arising (first prayer of the Siddur) Faithfulness – This prayer is the very first prayer a devout follower of YHWH says when he wakes. It is a rather simple prayer but it has…
There is a time to act for God; set aside the Torah Psalm 119:126 (Heschel) To act for God – You won’t get this translation in the English Bibles. Most English Bibles, and a lot of translations of the Jewish Tanakh, read something like, “It is time for the Lord to act, for they have…
TIm sent me this: Skip, I am requesting prayer for a young 14 year old boy that I use to mentor. I mentored him for over 5 years and in December his grandparents felt that he needed to be back with his mom in Cincinnati. He was just starting to do better. After 5 years…
Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh even his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they are among the records of the kings of Israel. 2 Chronicles 33:18 NASB Manasseh – Manasseh was one of the…
Dr. Moen. Hi my name is Ed Harris. I am a student at Master’s in the graduate program. My area of Study is Biblical Leadership. I have an urgent request. I need prayer concerning finances. I have been unemployed for 2 years, and have exhausted all benefits. If God doesn’t intervene and send forth provisions,…
Please enjoy these comments on Henri Nouwen’s book, The Way of the Heart, as an introduction to thoughts about the nature of prayer. Lecture 1 Download Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Download Lecture 2
“Pray, then in this way:” Matthew 6:8 Pray – “Prayer is the deepest activity of the human spirit. It satisfies the universal human yearning for direct contact with the Divine. It is found in all religions in various forms, and corresponds to a religion’s understanding of God. If God is the end . . ….
