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Praying not Saying

Praying not Saying
“It is one thing to say your prayers and another thing to pray.” I’m not sure where that saying comes from, but I like the reminder. Am I going through the motions? Or am I talking to my loving Father?  Jesus gave us a model for prayer that we’ve looked at the last few weeks.…
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Lord’s Prayer: Deliver from Evil

Lord’s Prayer: Deliver from Evil
And deliver us from evil.  Matthew 6:13 ESV But keep us safe from the evil one.  CJB Poneros, the Greek word we get evil from, can also mean the evil one. It suggests anything hurtful or opposed to God. In other words, not as it should be. Jesus teaches us to ask for deliverance from…
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Stephen: Becoming like Jesus

Stephen: Becoming like Jesus
How do you react when you’re under pressure? Stress takes us down to the unfiltered core of who we are and unmasks what lies beneath. I want to be like Stephen, who was being like Jesus. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”Then he fell on his knees and cried out,…
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Unconstrained Prayer

Unconstrained Prayer
Are you bold in your prayers? I am … not. But I want to be. God assures us that He will hear and answer when we pray according to His will. But I think that’s the point, right? Praying according to His will. At a minimum, my prayers are greatly influenced by my will. Deep…
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