Content of Prayer: The Bible encourages praying for your needs, for others, and for God's will to be done. Don't be afraid to bring anything to God, from daily concerns to bigger worries. (Philippians 4:6,Matthew 6:9-13) Prayer's Power: The Bible affirms the power of prayer to ...
In order to receive forgiveness for our sins, we need to forgive others. Forgiving others allows us to overcome feelings of anger, bitterness, or revenge.Forgiveness can heal spiritual woundsand bring the peace and love that only God can give. What did Jesus say on the cross about forgiveness?
It’s about to get real in our prayers. We get to the point in the prayer where we ask for forgiveness for our sins. This is also a time where we willingly, and intentionally forgive others. Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. The world is getting darke...
” Another translation says “the heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.” Chasing our heart’s desires can feel thrilling and good. We can even throw a little Jesus and charity for others in there for good measure, but God asks us to walk a narrow path where he is the ...
Prayers for Humility and Against Pride As we mentioned, humility is ahard virtue to practice. It’s not always easy to put others’ needs before our own. It’s also hard not to gloat about the praise, glory and all the accolades that come our way. But humility requires us to point th...
From Leigh An: Today, we come to the end of our journey through the Bible. I, for one, have learned so much and can honestly say that this is the best thing I have ever done. I have a much better grasp of who I am and what this life is all about. One year to study the who...
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door...
In Judaism, beliefs vary about a last day of judgment for all mankind. Some rabbis hold that there will be such a day following the resurrection of the dead. Others hold that this accounting and judgment happens when one dies. Still others hold that the last judgment only applies to the ...
I was afflicted and about to die from my youth on; I suffer Your terrors; I am overcome. Your burning anger has passed over me; Your terrors have destroyed me. read more. Habakkuk 1:2-4 How long, OLord, will I call for help, ...
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