The Power of Prayer
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I'm glad you liked it - thanks!
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The Power of Prayer
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Thanks - I'm glad you liked it. I agree - much prayer much power.
The Power of Prayer
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The Power of Prayer
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Hi Paul,Thanks for the kind words.Yes indeed, years ago I was certainly entangled in sin, then legalism, and now have been radically changed. God is awesome, and his promises never fail.I think you should seek a group for fellowship, but try to seek one that is Biblically based, centered on Christ, and steeped in grace. Not every "Christian" group, is necessarily a good place for fellowship, or learning. I think it's important to be discerning and choose wisely. Cults can be very seductive and dangerous.Be Blessed,Ken
The Power of Prayer
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Thanks for digging that up for us Carol. What a handy little widget too. I am going to see if I can figure out how to add that to the Poetry & Lyrics group.
The Power of Prayer
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I don't know that song Shirley. Do you know who does it what the title is?
The Power of Prayer
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Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us... Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith...
We can have confidence as we approach God in prayer. We can enter the very throne room of grace without fear or shame because of what Jesus has done. If you are like me with a sinful past and are still making mistakes, this is an important concept.
The second passage is the Lord's prayer itself. Luke 11:2 When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
I usually start my prayer sessions with the Lord's prayer since it is recommended by Jesus himself. It simply and eloquently covers all the bases . Then I move on to specific issues, which allows me to communicate in a personal, intimate relationship with God. I share all my hopes and dreams and cast all my cares upon him. I always ask for forgiveness and for God to change me for the better.
He has not let me down. I was a very vile person in my youth. I was addicted to drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes, with filthy language, bad temper, and various other defects of character. Over the years ,God has changed me and taken me from victory to victory. His promises are sure and although I am not yet perfect, I am grateful I am not what I once was. Prayer has had everything to do with the changes wrought in me.
The third passage is Daniel 6:10 ...Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
This passage is a great example and reminder of the effectiveness of a consistent prayer life. While I am sure he had his weak moments, there is no mention of Daniel sinning. How unlike David, Samson, Moses and most other Bible characters who had noteworthy defects of character. Daniel stood firm in his relationship with God,even though he was in a heathen land and in a position of power and temptation. I sometimes pray dozens of times in the course of a day depending on my circumstances. However, I always try to consistently communicate with my maker three times a day like Daniel. In fact, I just don't feel right if I miss a session.
I am reminded of a Pastor who taught me before your feet even touch the ground, pray before getting out of bed . Wise advice! It starts you off on the right foot each day. Whatever trials await you, whether known or unknown, can be prepared for in advance. Power and help are available for all situations.
I am also reminded of a line in an old Country Gospel song Mountains of Gold (Dave Butler - Song 5) which says that money can't buy peace when you're sleeping and a conscience that's free . I know what can prayer.
The power of prayer gives me something for which the rich and powerful would trade kingdoms and fortunes. When I retire for the evening, I review the trials, the sins, the regrets, the worries of the day and lay them at the feet of God in prayer. Then I drift off to sleep with something beyond price, peace when I'm sleeping and a conscience that's free .
updated by @ken-rich: 05/30/17 07:44:07AM
In Defense of Contemporary Christian Music!
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I think most reasonable people would expect the outreach to have been lessoned, and personal experience of many performers and audiences supports the contention that contemporary music is not only valid, but powerful in it's ability to touch hearts and win souls.
It is stamped with God's approval by the outpouring of his Spirit, as people at such events can testify, so I find the arguments of the critics incredulous. It seems their minds arecloseddue to preconceived errors and prejudices that they argue fordespite undeniable evidence to the contrary.
If I had not seen their arguments destroy someone's Ministry, I would not have believed it possible that someone couldfall for such nonsense.To me it's astonishing that such blindness can prevail.
In Defense of Contemporary Christian Music!
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Of course having experienced the music and it' effect on people you know and can testify that it was coming from heartsset onsoul winning and edification, and that it had those types of effects on the listeners. Not negative effects. Do you think the outreach would have been lessoned,if you were restricted to harps, or plain chant, or outdated hymns from the 1600's that have long lost their appeal to modern audiences?