Prayer

IF MY PEOPLE!!

How can a nation turn to God?

So how should a nation examine itself if it wants to secure divine assistance in addressing a national crisis? How can it be certain that God will hear and answer the prayers of its people? Is a national day of prayer sufficient to hold God's attention? Or does He expect much deeper and enduring commitment, dedication and contrition?

God explained to the prophet Ezekiel that any superficial worship-even in the presence of one of His prophets-does not impress Him. "So they come to you in crowds as if they were really ready to listen. They sit in front of you as if they were my people and hear your words, but they will not obey them.

"With their mouths they tell me they love me, but their hearts desire their selfish profits. To your people you are nothing more than a singer who sings love songs and has a beautiful voice and plays a musical instrument well. They hear your words, but they will not obey them" (Ezekiel 33:31-32, New Century Version).

How can a nation turn to God?

So how should a nation examine itself if it wants to secure divine assistance in addressing a national crisis? How can it be certain that God will hear and answer the prayers of its people? Is a national day of prayer sufficient to hold God's attention? Or does He expect much deeper and enduring commitment, dedication and contrition?

God explained to the prophet Ezekiel that any superficial worship-even in the presence of one of His prophets-does not impress Him. "So they come to you in crowds as if they were really ready to listen. They sit in front of you as if they were my people and hear your words, but they will not obey them.

"With their mouths they tell me they love me, but their hearts desire their selfish profits. To your people you are nothing more than a singer who sings love songs and has a beautiful voice and plays a musical instrument well. They hear your words, but they will not obey them" (Ezekiel 33:31-32, New Century Version).

If My People

How can a nation turn to God?

So how should a nation examine itself if it wants to secure divine assistance in addressing a national crisis? How can it be certain that God will hear and answer the prayers of its people? Is a national day of prayer sufficient to hold God's attention? Or does He expect much deeper and enduring commitment, dedication and contrition?

God explained to the prophet Ezekiel that any superficial worship-even in the presence of one of His prophets-does not impress Him. "So they come to you in crowds as if they were really ready to listen. They sit in front of you as if they were my people and hear your words, but they will not obey them.

"With their mouths they tell me they love me, but their hearts desire their selfish profits. To your people you are nothing more than a singer who sings love songs and has a beautiful voice and plays a musical instrument well. They hear your words, but they will not obey them" (Ezekiel 33:31-32, New Century Version).

The Names of God

Link: The Names of God.
Learning the names of God has increased my understanding of His character, built my faith, and expanded my capacity for praise and worship. (God loves to hear us use His names in our worship!) I hope you will find these names a benefit to your spiritual life as well.

On the right side of this page you will find a few of the Hebrew names for God, but this is a very small listing. For those of you looking for more of the Hebrew and Greek names used for God in the Old and New Testaments, along with explanations and references, try Lambert Dolphin's "The Names of God".

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Whose Prayers Does God Hear?

Link: Whose Prayers Does God Hear?.

Does God hear all prayers?

Link: Does God hear all prayers?.

From The Heart

Pray From the Heart

Prayer is simply your heart talking to God´s. You don´t have to use a certain language with "thou´s" and "thee´s" before he hears you. Talk to him as if he were right beside you, as you would a friend. Be yourself and be honest when you pray. "Lord, I am so hurt and angry at what happened today. You are the only one who knows what I´m going through, and I need your help to get through this. Thank you for being there for me."

Philippians 4:6-7,"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."