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Praying Always (Part Two)
Article by Pat HigginsIn Luke 21:36, our Savior emphasizes the vital importance of praying always to be accounted worthy to escape the troubles at the close of this age and to enter the Kingdom of God. Prayer, coupled with watching and overcoming, stands as a pillar supporting the foundation of our Christian lives during these end times. Jesus instructs us to pray at all times, ensuring we are prepared for the challenges ahead. The example of Daniel, one of the three most righteous men according to Ezekiel 14:14, illustrates the power of prayer. In Daniel 6:7, 10, his response to a lack of faith is prayer and surrender to God's will, mirroring the instruction Christ gives in Luke 21:36 for those living at the end time. A lack of faith often signifies a weak prayer life, and we are called to strengthen it by praying always, at all times of the day and night. It is through this persistent prayer, alongside overcoming, that we will be counted worthy to escape the end-time troubles and to stand before the Son of Man in God's Kingdom.
Praying Always (Part Four)
Article by Pat HigginsPraying without ceasing is a powerful tool for overcoming challenges, as it keeps us constantly aware of being in the presence of the greatest Authority Figure. By consciously choosing to communicate with God, we place Him at the forefront of our minds, altering our behavior, words, and thoughts when we are truly converted. This consistent prayer reminds us that we are always before our spiritual Father in heaven, counteracting the delusion that He is not watching. Striving to pray always ensures that we are in His presence at every opportunity, diminishing the power of our enemies—satan, his distracting world, and our human nature—over us. Through constant communication, we acknowledge God, seeking Him first and creating dynamics that facilitate overcoming. Prayer is an act of a free-moral agent choosing to be with Him, allowing His character to rub off on us, making us more like Him and strengthening our battle against temptation. God designed prayer to acknowledge His constant presence, as He never leaves or forsakes us. Praying always helps us adapt to a godly environment, counteracting the anti-God influences that have molded us since birth. It is a vital foundation for building eternal life, leading to overcoming and fellowship with Christ into God's Kingdom. Prayer changes us, bringing peace, joy, or confidence, and sometimes humbling us to remorse and repentance. It allows God's character to rub off on us, transforming us as we draw near to Him. Praying always is the first step in submitting to Him, enabling Him to fight battles we cannot win alone, guiding and strengthening us. Acknowledging God through constant prayer brings the light of His truth and character into our lives, exposing every dark corner. Though human nature may resist this light, striving to pray always is choosing to run to it, allowing our deeds to be seen as done in God. Prayer is a mechanism for communicating His thoughts to ours, reflecting His image and enabling us to witness before others. Access to God through prayer is a great gift, unleashing a power far beyond what we could imagine when we allow Him into our lives by praying always.
Praying Always (Part Five)
Article by Pat HigginsDeeply examining ourselves for flaws and shortcomings, as we do each year before Passover, helps us to accomplish Christ's command to watch and pray always.
Praying Always (Part One)
Article by Pat HigginsLuke 21:36 says to 'Watch and pray always....' Does this refer to watching world events, or is there more to this verse spiritually than meets the eye?
Teach Us To Pray! (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA righteous life needs frequent times of prayer or communication with God. In one sense, Jesus Christ's life was one continuous prayer.
Do We Know God?
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsHow can we build a relationship of such intimacy that God and Christ know it is a relationship that will last for an eternity?
Are We Laodiceans?
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsAt day's end, ask how much time we spent communicating with God and Christ and how much time They were in none of our thoughts (Psalm 10:4).
Prayer
Sermonette by James BeaubellePraying according to God's will means overriding our own desire, using forethought in our petitions, realizing that God's direction is steadier than our own.
Unanswered Prayer
Sermonette by James BeaubelleEven though we often must wait for a response, God listens closely to our prayers from the heart and is looking out for our best interests.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Eight)
Sermon by David F. MaasThe most effective way to develop a relationship with God is by developing a continuous prayer dialogue, conversing with Him through Bible study and prayer.
Prayer Makes a Difference
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod expects us to intercede in behalf of others, but we must do this with wisdom, sincerity, and humility, with the help of God's Spirit, according to God's will.
What Is Prayer?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrayer to a tool we must learn to use. Because we take on the characteristics of those we are around, we should keep company with God continually though prayer.
Faith and Prayer
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughConstant, earnest prayer keeps faith alive and makes certain the receiving of the qualities that make us in the image of God. God's purpose comes first.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Seven)
Sermon by David F. MaasWe draw closer to God through Bible study and prayer. Here are practical techniques for augmenting our Bible study, gathering our daily spiritual manna.
The Prayers of Jesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's example teaches us to pray humbly in all situations, including decision making, resisting temptation, and acquiring spiritual strength.
Do We See Ourselves As God Sees Us?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Praying without gratitude is like clipping the wings of prayer. Thankfulness is not natural to carnal human nature which loves to grovel as a timid worrywart.