Jan 14th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Begin Your Prayers With Praise

When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, he gave them a model prayer. Today this prayer is often referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. It gives us an outline for talking to God in prayer. Jesus began His prayer by saying: “Our Father in heaven, we honor your holy name” (Matthew 6:9, TLB). He began His prayer with praise.  We connect with God in prayer when we begin by praising Him.... read more

May 2nd 13 Posted by Natalie Nichols

From the Archives: Posts on Prayer and Praying for America

As we pray during the National Day of Prayer, I thought it would be helpful if I compiled a list of relevant posts from the archives: Praying for America For The Nation For The Little Ones Praying for Government Leaders (Part 1): A Prayer for the President Praying for Government Leaders (Part 2): A Prayer Guide Praying for Government Leaders (3): A Guide to Praying for Your Country Praying for our... read more

Jan 25th 13 Posted by Natalie Nichols

The Gospel of Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill

Leonard Ravenhill was one of Britain’s foremost outdoor evangelists of the 20th century. An author, he is well known for his book Why Revival Tarries, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. (Other related books include Revival God’s Way and Revival Praying.) Ravenhill was born in Leeds, in Yorkshire, England. He was educated at Cliff College in England and sat under the ministry of... read more

Jan 25th 13 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Desperate Prayer: Sermon by Leonard Ravenhill

Leonard Ravenhill illustrates from Hannah’s travail how intercession is likened to spiritual pregnancy and birth. As travail precedes the birth of a child, so birth pangs of desperate prayer precede revival. In the same way, travail in prayer precedes a work of God in our personal lives. Ravenhill draws upon the heroic exploits of prayer warriors Rees Howell, John Hyde, Praying Payson, E. M. Bounds,... read more

Jan 20th 13 Posted by Natalie Nichols

When God’s People Pray (by Jim Cymbala)

Prayer can change people’s lives and circumstances like nothing else can! Are you discouraged in prayer because it seems God hasn’t changed your circumstances like you expected? When God’s People Pray will revive your confidence in God and His promises to answer your prayers. In this DVD/study guide series, Jim Cymbala, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, shares truths about prayer that God... read more

Jan 19th 13 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Why Is It So Hard For Christians to Pray? (David Wilkerson Sermon)

There are many reasons why so many Christians find it hard to pray. But prayer is a necessity, not a luxury. If we give God quality time he will answer us. When we mix our prayers with faith, they will work. To neglect prayer is to neglect God and the salvation he gave us. To not take advantage of the access given to us through the blood of Jesus is to take it lightly and do despite to the grace of God.... read more

Jan 18th 13 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Persisting in Secret Prayer: Fasting Day 11

How much did you pray this morning? How much do you tarry before the throne of God every day? This is the fifth year I’ve led Pursuit 21 … and never in these years has God laid a burden on my heart to emphasize prayer like He has this year. I don’t claim to know all of His reasons, but I do know this one: He wants us to emerge from this fast as men and women of prayer. As men and women... read more

Jan 17th 13 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 10: The Power of Prayer

  Do you truly believe in the power of prayer? Is your belief demonstrated by the amount of time you engage in prayer? If your spiritual depth is determined by the amount of time you spend in prayer, how spiritual would you say that you are? God is leading me to linger on the topic of prayer. I had a series of other posts in mind for the next few days, but as I prayed before putting this post together,... read more

Dec 8th 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Finding a Quiet Hour to Connect With Heaven

If you were totally honest about your prayer life, would you say that it is difficult for you to spend much time alone with God but you pray continually throughout the day? This is probably true of most believers. But is one form of prayer better than the other? Can we walk in all that God intends for us if we neglect one form or the other? I recently watched a question and answer panel about the life of... read more

Oct 31st 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Come Up and Wait

Do you find yourself rushing through your prayers — rattling off a list of requests without pausing to hear God’s reply? The LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and wait there…” (Exodus 24:12). And Wait There God called Moses to come into His presence…and wait.  Moses obeyed. “Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the... read more