Category Archives: prayer

A Time for Fasting and Prayer

Ash Wednesday is traditionally a day of fasting and repentance. In many liturgical churches ashes are placed on the foreheads of each participant. Ashes were a sign of penitence in the Ancient Near East, particularly in Judaism. Recall this example … Continue reading

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A Season of New Hope

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of … Continue reading

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Prayer for the National Election

So much is at stage in the upcoming election. As intercessors we should all be very much aware of the issues concerned. Many of us may have personal issues.They cannot compare to the issues that God has for us and … Continue reading

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Starting a Local Spiritual Revival

Many religious leaders have stated that this nation needs a spiritual revival. Some revival “experts” have suggested the guidelines that must be followed in order to cause God to start a revival, based on their historical and/or theological analysis. Shame … Continue reading

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The Tea Party Movement?

The Boston Tea Party was part of a resistance movement within the American colonies against the Tea Act, which had been passed by the British Parliament in 1773. Colonists objected to the Tea Act because they believed that it violated … Continue reading

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Encouragement

“But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have … Continue reading

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I Will Bless Those Who Bless Israel

Hear the Word of the Lord: “In those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will put … Continue reading

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Prayer and the Establishment

The political establishment’s purpose is to make us lose hope and give up. They are not counting on the power of prayer. That is not their nature and purpose. However, they do want to distract us from prayer. Their message … Continue reading

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America at the Crossroads

What will the future bring? Is the answer “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” This was the title of a hit song back in the 50′s which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song suggests … Continue reading

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Ezra’s Prayer – Followup

The Greek word transliterated “metanoia” means “a change of mind.” It suggests going in a different direction than before. This gets at the true meaning of the word “repentance.” Repentance means more than feeling for one’s actions. Rather, it is … Continue reading

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