Tag: prayer

The Lord's Prayer (Le_Pater_Noster) by James Tissot at the Brooklyn Museum.

The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer is the opening of one’s heart and soul in a conversation with God, and thus is an expression of faith in a relationship with God. Jesus himself prayed often, as noted in the Gospel of Luke – before his Baptism (3:21), after healing the sick (5:16), before choosing the Twelve Apostles (6:12), before the Confession of Peter (9:18) and […]

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International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2021

International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2021

With more than 100 years of history, this annual observance involves Christian communities throughout the world. At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” John 17.21. Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. Congregations and parishes all over […]

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Praise and Prayer, January 2021

Praise and Prayer, January 2021

Website: www.emsofecwa.org Prayer/Counseling hotlines: 08033673654, 09050050539 E-mail: prayerpromotion@emsofecwa.org Brethren, pray for us (1 Thess. 5:25) DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EMS OF ECWA PRAISE & PRAYERS WEEK ONE – FOCUS IS ON PRAISE/THANKSGIVING FROM HOME AND CROSS-BOARDER MISSION FIELDS Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things […]

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Principles of thanksgiving and their practical applications

Principles of thanksgiving and their practical applications by Rev. Dr. Josiah Choms (ECWA Seminary Church Jos)   Text: 1 Thess. 5:16 – 18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Do Not Make Prayer a Prelude

Do Not Make Prayer a Prelude

But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat. Neh. 4:9 There are three ways Christians respond to difficult situations. The first group employs all resources at their disposal to resolve the issue. When that fails, they remember there is God, and that is when they pray. The second group has a […]

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Praise and Prayer, November 2020

Praise and Prayer, November 2020

Website: www.emsofecwa.org Prayer/Counseling hotlines: 08033673654, 09050050539 E-mail: prayerpromotion@emsofecwa.org Brethren, pray for us (1 Thess. 5:25) DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EMS OF ECWA PRAISE & PRAYERS WEEK ONE – FOCUS IS ON PRAISE/THANKSGIVING FROM HOME AND CROSS-BOARDER MISSION FIELDS Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy. Psalm 99:9 (NIV)   SUNDAY […]

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The Sea of Galilee – Monday, 12 October 2020 Daily Devotion

The Sea of Galilee – Monday, 12 October 2020 Daily Devotion

Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. Matthew 8:18 ESV Takeaway Luke 8:39 Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you. Galilee the deep blue waters of a freshwater lake still roll and splash happily in a tropical sun, wordlessly testifying to the calming […]

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Rejoice in the Lord! Saturday, 10 October 2020 Daily Devotion

Rejoice in the Lord! Saturday, 10 October 2020 Daily Devotion

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV Takeaway Psalm 104:34 May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord. Today’s Prayer Pray for God to help counter the panic of the faithful and use every church ministry to be a unique resource to help those in need. Pray for […]

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God’s Steadfast Love! Friday, 9 October 2020 Daily Devotion

God’s Steadfast Love! Friday, 9 October 2020 Daily Devotion

Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalms 106:1 ESV Takeaway Psalm 143:1 Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! Today’s Prayer Pray for those who are infected with coronavirus that the Lord will lay […]

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The Lord is Great! Thursday, October 8, 2020 Daily Devotion

The Lord is Great! Thursday, October 8, 2020 Daily Devotion

Takeaway Psalm 135:5 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Today’s Prayer Pray for Steadfast Leaders that will heed the word of God and be a good example of God’s word to everyone. This includes leaders from our local churches all the way to National leaders around the world. Pray that […]

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