Tag Archives: prayer

The Prayer of Helplessness

Posted on October 23, 2025 by jbwoodward

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 →

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In Quest of Effectual, Fervent Prayer

Posted on September 24, 2025 by jbwoodward

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 →

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Praying According to God’s Will

Posted on May 22, 2025 by jbwoodward

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 →

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Live a Praying Life

Posted on June 26, 2024 by jbwoodward

I had the opportunity of correspondence and a phone conversation with Jennifer Kennedy Dean before she went to be with the Lord. Her books and videos on living a praying life have a helpful biblical scope and grace orientation. Here … Continue reading →

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A Praying Life

Posted on May 9, 2024 by jbwoodward

“…praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints…” Ephesians 6:18 We should try to believe as we pray, think as we pray, feel as … Continue reading →

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Grace to Overcome Prayerlessness

Posted on February 26, 2024 by jbwoodward

Andrew Murray, pastor and author from South Africa, continues to inspire believers through the legacy of his books. These include With Christ in The School of Prayer. In his book, The Prayer Life, he offers this insight to help the … Continue reading →

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Listening Prayer

Posted on January 14, 2024 by jbwoodward

God’s Word has many examples of prayer as speaking to God as well as listening for His response. To the prophets God’s response was sometimes in an audible voice. We have this prophetic Word confirmed, so the Bible should always … Continue reading →

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A Private Place and Time

Posted on December 7, 2023 by jbwoodward

by A. T. Pierson Every praying person needs some place and time for prayer, free from needless interruption and intrusion. Our Lord counsels us, when we pray, to get somehow, somewhere, a silent, secret, communing place with God as the … Continue reading →

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