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Devotionals about Prayer

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Prayer

Hannah’s Prayer of Deep Distress

Read: 1 Samuel 1 I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord.

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Prayer

Samson’s Prayer of Revenge

Read: Judges 16:23-31 O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.

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Prayer

Moses’ Prayer of Repentance

Read: Exodus 32:15-34 Alas, this people has sinned a great sin. They have made for themselves gods of gold. But now, if you will forgive their sin—but if not, please

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Prayer

Abraham’s Prayer for Mercy

Read: Genesis 18:23-33 Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? . . . Far be it from you to do such a thing, to put the righteous

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Persistence

Prayers of Faith

Read: Psalm 6 The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer. (v. 9) The “prayer book of the Bible” is certainly the book of Psalms. Treasured by

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Luke

Give God No Rest

Read: Luke 11: 5-12 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (v.

Prayer

God’s Grief

Read: Ephesians 4:25-32 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God. (v. 30) This passage offers myriad dos and don’ts. The essence, however, is to “not grieve the Holy

Prayer

More like Christ

Read: Ephesians 4:17-24 . . . to be renewed in the spirit of your minds . . . (v. 23) Paul makes spiritual growth sound as easy as taking off

Missionary

My Favorite Missionary

Read: Ephesians 4:7-16 . . . to equip the saints . . . (v. 12) My favorite missionary is my dad. He has no formal academic degree and does not