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Many people find themselves unable to give birth and this prayer addresses that difficult situation. Read this brief summary of Hannah’s prayer from first Samuel, along with a sample prayer that we might use.
Proper and Improper Ways of Asking God for Something (2 Sam 5.19, 23)
In the Old Testament, followers of God often are said to “inquire” of God. These prayers are asking for direction. But there are good and bad ways of offering such prayers. Dr. Mark McDowell explorers these issues with this prayer from 2 Samuel 5.
How to use Themes in Your Prayers (Ruth 2.19, 20)
There are many ways to add richness to our prayers. One is to introduce structure and themes. Dr. Mark McDowell explorers this idea by examining these blessing prayers in the book of Ruth.
How to Write a Praise Prayer: The Song of Hannah (1 Sam 1.26–27; 2.1–10)
Prayers don’t always have to be spontaneous. We can create our prayers, write them, and use them. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores Hannah’s prayer in first Samuel one, which is an excellent example for us to use.
Blessings (Joshua 14.13, 22.6–7)
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How to Offer a Prayer of Confession and Repentance (1 Samuel 7.5-9)
We don’t often pray prayers of confession and repentance. But if we are in a genuine relationship with God, they should be part of our prayer life. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explore this prayer in 1 Samuel 7.