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Chapter 6—The Prayer Of Faith Prayer Is Heaven’s Means of Success in Overcoming Sin—There are many who, though striving to obey God’s commandments, have little peace or joy. This lack in their experience is the result of a failure to …
Read in contextDaniel’s Example of Prayer and Confession, September 22 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: and I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession. Daniel 9 …
Read in contextPower in Prayer, January 14 Prayer in My Life And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do. John 14:13 The petitions of a humble heart and contrite spirit he will not despise. The opening of our hearts to our …
Read in contextThe Model Prayer, September 12 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive …
Read in contextChapter 78—The Power of Prayer It was in the mount with God that Moses beheld the pattern of that wonderful building which was to be the abiding-place of His glory. It is in the mount with God—the secret place of communion …
Read in contextSecret Prayer a Necessity, October 9 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. 1 Chronicles 16:11. When Jesus was upon the earth, He taught His disciples how to pray. He directed them to present their daily needs before God, and …
Read in contextSelf-Denial and Prayer When Christ was the most fiercely beset by temptation, he ate nothing. He committed Himself to God, and through earnest prayer and perfect submission to the will of His Father, came off conqueror. Those who profess the truth for these …
Read in contextThe Model Prayer, January 7 Lord, teach us to pray. Luke 11:1. The world’s Redeemer frequently went away alone to pray. On one occasion His disciples were not so far away but that they could hear His words. They were deeply impressed …
Read in contextFervent Prayer, March 7 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8. Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. The eye of faith …
Read in contextFervent, Effectual Prayer, September 21 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16. The sincere, humble prayer of the true worshiper ascends to heaven, and Jesus mingles with our lowly petitions the holy incense of His own merit. Through …
Read in contextChapter 12—Given to Much Prayer Pray for a Deeper Experience—To our canvassers, to all whom God has entrusted with talents that they may co-operate with Him, I would say: Pray, oh, pray for a deeper experience. Go forth with your hearts …
Read in contextWalking With God Through Prayer, January 26 Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and begot sons and daughters.... And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Genesis 5:22-24, NKJV. While engaged in our daily work, we …
Read in contextChapter 51—The Prayer Meeting The prayer meetings should be the most interesting gatherings that are held, but these are frequently poorly managed. Many attend preaching, but neglect the prayer meeting. Here, again, thought is required. Wisdom should be sought of God, and plans …
Read in contextExamples of Prayer Life, January 16 Prayer in My Life If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7 The patriarchs were men of prayer, and …
Read in contextChapter 36—Sister White and Prayer for the Sick The question has been asked by some, “Has Sister White healed the sick?” I answer, “No, no; Sister White has often been called to pray for the sick, and to anoint them with oil in …
Read in contextChapter 5—God’s Promises Concerning Prayer God Promises to Hear and Answer Prayer—Christ is the connecting link between God and man. He has promised His personal intercession by employing His name. He places the whole virtue of His righteousness on the side …
Read in contextThe Prayer Meeting a Precious Season, March 25 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For …
Read in context… Jesus opened His public mission with fervent prayer, and His example makes manifest the fact that prayer is necessary in order to lead a successful Christian life. He was constantly in communion with His Father, and His life presents to us a perfect pattern …
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