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How – and Why – Do We Pray for Our Government and Leaders?

Heather Adams

“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good…” (Titus 3:1).Praying for our leaders is good – a quiet but powerful ministry that can ha...

What Does the Bible Say about Prayer?

Lisa Brown

Too many times we try to do things in our own strength and we burn out. We can tire easily and isolate ourselves from others and God. Prayer is a necessity to keep us from temptation. Jesus tells His ...

Did You Know Jesus is Praying for You?

Greg Laurie

If there is a sin that is prevalent in the church today, it’s prayerlessness. So often we miss out on what God wants to do because we don’t pray. As Christians we don’t want to break God’s commandmen...

How to Pray for a Miracle

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

God can work a miracle at any time, for any person, for any reason. There is only one requirement needed for you to become a candidate for a miracle. You need to have a problem. ...

10 Back-to-School Prayers for Students

Micah Maddox

While we each hold our own specific goals for individual children, there is one thing we can do that will launch them into the new school year with a fresh wave of hope and God-centered thinking. We c...

4 Practical Ways You Can Pray for Appalachian Believers

Ashley Hooker

Often when we think of missional work, our minds turn to other countries. But there are countless cities and people groups across the United States that need your prayer, love and support. One such is...

8 Powerful Prayers for My Son

Dawn Wilson

One of the greatest privileges parents have is to pray for their children. There are many kinds of prayers parents can pray, and at different stages of their child’s life. Here are eight prayers ...

How to Pray for Your Daily Bread

Adrian Rogers

"Bread" in this prayer is really symbolic of any need you have. Do you have a need today? God delights to meet your need. ...

Why Should We Pray?

Prayer is so vital to all that God wants to do on the earth, and it is so essential to us, that He commands us to do it all the time. Here are a few reasons why....

7 Psalms to Pray When You Feel Overwhelmed

Micah Maddox

It only takes one look at the world around us to see that we are living in an overwhelming time in history. We are overwhelmed with heartache. Overwhelmed with information. Overwhelmed with education....

Are There Things We Shouldn't Pray About?

Jason Soroski

So, if God already knows our needs, is it okay to pray for something like a pet? How about a sports game? Or praying for clear traffic on the way to work? The answer is an absolute, resounding yes!...

Can We Just Pray Away Injustice?

Ashley Hooker

Let’s face it, the world we live in is full of injustice. People are becoming separated from God on an astronomical level. It is heartbreaking and sends out a call for Christians to do something. But ...

How Are You Feeling? There’s a Psalm for That.

Rev. Kyle Norman

As the poems and prayers of God’s people, the Psalms have an important role for the life of faith. They cover the fullness of human life and emotion, ranging from ecstatic praise to gut-wrenching lame...

4 Beautiful Benefits of Engaging with God in Secret Prayer

Sheila Alewine

Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest for us. The Bible says we should pray continually, but many of us find it hard to carve out time to talk with God, or even get anxious praying in groups. ...

How and Why Should I Pray for Leaders?

Jessica Van Roekel

God calls us to pray for leaders because he knows that prayer moves hearts towards him and softens our hearts towards others. In government, schools, home, the workplace, and more, leaders bear loads ...

Is it Okay for Christians to Pray to Mary?

Christianity.com Editorial Staff

The Bible is clear that Mary’s unique position as the mother of Jesus did not give her any more access to God than another believer in Christ is given. Therefore, Mary is not worthy of receiving praye...

Why (and How) Should We Pray the Names of God?

Jennifer Waddle

Praying the names of God can be a wonderful reminder of His holy attributes. It can be a way to honor and worship Him. And the peace we receive, by the mere mention of His name, is both comforting and...

7 Prayers to Say for Your Friends

Blair Parke

One of the greatest gifts you can give your friends is prayer. We can pray for their needs and for the blessing of God’s presence to guide them each day....

How Do I Get Started Praying?

Allie Boman

Prayer is essential to the Christian life, but it can be difficult to build up a healthy prayer life. You may be feeling unprepared, insecure or just too busy to pray sometimes. How can we work to get...

Is It True That if You Ask, Then You Shall Receive?

Michael Jakes

As we pray, we should not expect the Lord to humbly submit to our every whim and desire. God is not a genie or a magic lamp that we can run to when we want something. Here is where we must be able to ...