PRAYING
WITH CHRIST IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER
Day 31 – A Life of Prayer
"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. In everything, give thanks." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Scripture in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 serves as a compass, guiding us towards a constant state of joy, prayer, and gratitude. This life of prayer is not merely a routine or a discipline; it is a...
Day 30 – The Ministry of Intercession
"A sacred priesthood, meant to present spiritual offerings that God finds pleasing through Jesus Christ." - 1 Peter 2:5 "You will be called the Lord's priests." - Isaiah 61:6 In the heart of every believer lies a calling, one that elevates us to a spiritual...
Day 29 – Our Boldness in Prayer
"This is the confidence we have in approaching Him: if we ask for anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of Him." — 1 John 5:14-15. A common obstacle that believers often...
Day 28 – Christ the Sacrifice
"And He said, 'Abba, Father, everything is possible for You; take this cup from me. Yet not what I want, but what You want.'" — Mark 14:36. In the narrative of Gethsemane, we witness a moment in the life of Jesus Christ rich in spiritual meaning that presents a...
Day 27 – Christ the High Priest
"Father, I desire that those you have given me be with me where I am." — John 17:24. In the quiet moments of His final hours, Jesus, our High Priest, offered a prayer that teaches us divine intercession. In John 17:24, He expresses a desire for His followers to be...
Day 26 – Christ the Intercessor
"But I have prayed for you, so that your faith won't fail." — Luke 22:32. "I'm not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf." — John 16:26. "He always lives to intercede for us." — Hebrews 7:25. At the center of the Christian path is a remarkable truth: Christ...
Day 25 – The Holy Spirit and Prayer
"On that day, you won’t need to ask me anything. Truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, He will give you. Up to now, you haven’t asked for anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. On that day, you will ask in...
Day 24 – The All-Prevailing Plea
"Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. Whatever you ask the Father in my name, He will give you. Truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father, He will give it to you in my name. Up to now, you have asked...
Day 23 – Obedience the Path to Power in Prayer
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, He will give it to you." - John 15:16. "The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and is very effective." - James...
Day 22 – The Word and Prayer
"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you will, and it will be done for you." - John 15:7. The intertwining of God's Word and prayer forms the core of Christian discipleship. Consider the insightful perspective of a new believer: "In prayer, I...
Day 21 – The All-Inclusive Condition
"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you will, and it will be done for you." - John 15:7. In this verse, Jesus articulates a promise about prayer and our relationship with Him. It's a promise with a condition: our ability to ask and receive is...
Day 20 – The Chief End of Prayer
"I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, so that the Father may be glorified through the Son." - John 14:13. In this verse from the Gospel of John, Jesus reveals the central purpose of prayer: to glorify the Father through the Son. As we...
Day 19 – Power for Praying and Working
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to the Father. And whatever you ask in my name, I will do." - John 14:12-13. In the journey of faith, there lies both a mystery and a...
Day 18 – Prayer in Harmony with the Destiny of People
"He asked them, “Whose picture and inscription is this?” - Matthew 21:20. And God said, “Let's make humans in our image, resembling us." - Genesis 1:26. In the dialogue of Matthew 21:20, Jesus navigates the treacherous waters of theological and political controversy...
Day 17 – Prayer in Harmony with the Father
"Father, I thank you for hearing me. And I know that you always hear me." - John 11:41-42."You are my Son; today I have become your father. Ask me, and I will give you the nations." - Psalm 2:7-8. In the labyrinth of faith and knowledge, we find the heart of prayer....
Day 16 – The Power of Persevering Prayer
"And Jesus told them a story to show that they should always pray and never give up...Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And won't God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Does he not demonstrate enduring...
Day 15 – The Power of United Prayer
"Truly I tell you, if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them." - Matthew 18:19-20. Among the teachings of Jesus, an emphasis is placed on the...
Day 14 – Prayer and Love
"And whenever you stand praying, forgive anyone you have something against; so that your Father in heaven may also forgive your transgressions." – Mark 11:25. In the heart of every believer lies a mystery: the power of prayer is intimately tied to the power of love....
Day 13 – The Cure of Unbelief
The disciples approached Jesus privately and asked, "Why couldn't we cast out the demon?" Jesus replied, "It's because of your lack of faith. Truly, I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind of...