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Author Archives: jbwoodward
The Prayer of Helplessness
by Catherine Marshall “Hear my cry, O God;Attend to my prayer.From the end of the earth I will cry to You,When my heart is overwhelmed;Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:1,2 Why is Prayer so … Continue reading
In Quest of Effectual, Fervent Prayer
by Dennis Newton “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 One of the most important and cherished rewards a … Continue reading
Prayer and Faith
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you … You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should … Continue reading
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Praying According to God’s Will
The model prayer the Lord gave us begins: “…Our Father Who is in heaven,hallowed (kept holy) be Your name.Your kingdom come,Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt 6:9,10). Alignment with God’s will is a condition … Continue reading
Your Personal House of Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer is not only an ideal prayer to meaningfully recite; it is also a model, an outline, of a balanced approach to personal prayer. The Amplified version of Matthew 6:6-13 reads: “But when you pray, go into your … Continue reading
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The Value of Intercessory Prayer
H. C. G. Moule affirms the importance of praying for others. “Intercessory prayer is a powerful means of grace to the praying man …. Henry Martyn observed, [intercessory prayers] were for himself, the divinely natural channel of a renewed insight … Continue reading
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The Kneeling Christian
WHAT IS PRAYER? “We must not conceive of prayer as overcoming God’s reluctance, but as laying hold of His highest willingness.” ~Richard Trench Mr. Moody was once addressing a crowded meeting of children in Edinburgh. To get their attention, he … Continue reading
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Confiding in God
Believers have the privilege and opportunity to personally confide in God about the delights and heartaches of life through prayer. We have an example of this in Jeremiah 20:9,10,11,13: “Then I said, ‘I will not make mention of Him,Nor speak … Continue reading
The College of Prayer – Resources
The College of Prayer is a ministry based in Georgia that has as its purpose: “Mentoring pastors and leaders to reach a lost world through a revived church.” Their resources are valuable to encourage and equip all who desire a … Continue reading
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Praying in Jesus Name
“Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Ifye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it” (John xiv. 13, 14). This was something quite new, … Continue reading
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Practical Prayer Helps 