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What It Really Means to Pray ‘Thy Will Be Done’

Maybe you’ve said it. I know I have: “If I had my way….” Sometimes it’s prompted by dissatisfaction…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘Lord Have Mercy’

I pray “Lord Have Mercy” a lot. Many people do. Some pray it only in church, others say…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘In Jesus’ Name’

We do it all the time. Automatically, perhaps. Even unthinkingly. Many Christians pray “in Jesus’ name.” It’s a…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’

When Jesus taught His first followers to pray, He told them to pray (in the words of the…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘Deliver Us from Evil’

When Jesus taught His followers to pray, He told them to say, “Deliver us from evil.” It is,…

What It Really Means to Pray ‘Bless This Food’

Saying “grace” before a meal is a common practice, even for people who seldom attend worship services or…

What It Means to Pray, ‘Your Will Be Done on Earth as It Is in Heaven’

For two millennia, faithful followers of Jesus have prayed the words that He taught His disciples: “May Your…

What if Your Mind Wanders in Prayer?

I hear this question all the time, “What do I do when my mind wanders while I pray?”…

Ways to Practice the Golden Rule When You Pray

Everyone knows the Golden Rule, right? It’s the command Jesus gave to His followers, as recorded in Matthew…

Two Words to Avoid When You Pray

I’m a firm believer in praying what you really feel. In my prayers, I’ve cried in frustration, complained…

Two Simple Words to Draw Closer to God

Christians have developed many kinds of spiritual habits to draw closer to God, including prayer, fasting, studying Scripture,…

Norman Vincent Peale: How to Pray and Get Results

The secret of prayer is to find the process that will most effectively open your mind humbly to…

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