Pray without ceasing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Scoffers would have this text say that Christians should do nothing but pray all the time.  But let us tell you what is meant.  When a little child is with its mother, and …

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Pray everywhere. – 1 Timothy 2:8. Yes, you may pray everywhere.  Isaac had gone out to pray in the field at the eventide (Genesis 24:63).  To publicly profess his faith, Daniel prayed at the open window of his house three …

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Because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father! – Galatians 4:6. Those who do not believe in our dear Savior, Jesus Christ, cannot truly pray in a manner well pleasing …

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Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless, not my will, but Thine, be done. – Luke 22:42. We must observe a distinction in offering up our prayers.  When asking for things that are necessary for our salvation, …

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Be careful for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. – Philippians 4:6. What should we ask for in our prayers?  Dear Christian, do you not see what God …

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Thou shalt worship the Lord, thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. —Matthew 4:10. To whom should we pray?  Surely, you are not in doubt about this.  We should pray only to the true God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. …

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Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. —Psalm 50:15. What should move us to pray?  What should encourage us poor, miserable sinners, but who, at the same time, are the children …

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Lord, teach us to pray. – Luke 11:1. We want to learn to pray.  And God will teach us in His Word.  Prayer is an act of worship performed by the children of God.  When God’s children pray, they approach …

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: according as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we …

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I give unto them eternal life. – John 10:28. Thus says Jesus concerning His sheep, the believers. And what do the Scriptures teach concerning eternal life? They teach that the souls of all believers are with Christ the moment they …

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