Baptisms are a very special event. There are some important Bible verses about baptism that give us a lot of insight into what God expects of us, what baptism signifies for believers, and how it benefits us as Christians.
With baptism being one of the subjects about which Christians often debate regarding its practice and the specifics required in its use, it is crucial we understand what the Bible really says about it.
While searching through the Scriptures on baptism for the most significant passages, we have found 20 that should be extremely useful to you for Bible study, personal reflection, or use in a sermon about baptism.
20 Bible Verses about Baptism
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“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”
[English Standard Version, Matthew 28:19]
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“And Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
[Acts 2:38]
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“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
[Matthew 3:11]
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“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
[Galatians 3:27]
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“For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body–Jews or Greeks, slaves or free–and all were made to drink of one Spirit.”
[1 Corinthians 12:13]
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“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”
[Romans 6:3]
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“And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.”
[Acts 22:16]
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“John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.”
[Mark 1:4]
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“Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized”
[Acts 18:8]
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“because [fn] they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”
[1 Peter 3:20-21]
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“having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.”
[Colossians 2:12]
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“Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?”
[1 Corinthians 15:29]
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“And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
[Acts 19:4-5]
“Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”
[Acts 10:47]
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“and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,”
[1 Corinthians 10:2]
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“But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.”
[Acts 8:12]
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“And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.”
[Mark 1:5]
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“Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one may say that you were baptized in my name.(I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.”
[1 Corinthians 1:13-17]
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“Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples),”
[John 4:1-2]
In these Bible verses about baptism, a very important passage is the one that tells us to go out and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
This is a command of Jesus, not a suggestion. As a Christian, baptism signifies a dying with Christ and being buried with him, then being resurrected to live a new life with him.
These Scriptures about baptism show how this ritual is an outward display of our acceptance into the body of Christ shown in our obedience.
There is a lot of fuss about the proper method of baptism, but the Didache, an early Christian document dated somewhere between the first and third centuries of the church, suggests that either immersion or sprinkling are both acceptable.
I have often read about churches insisting that new members be baptised again if they come from a different denomination, but those who insist on this should consider Paul’s response to the Corinthian church division over baptism in one of the passages above.
Lord God I know and I believe in your merciful power, I know that with your miraculous hands will heal my Dad’s body, from head to toe, you alone are the Holy One that can heal him, you alone are our strength,
Pls Heavenly Father hear our prayers, only you know the desires of my heart, Pls hear our prayers, ease whatever pain in my Dad’s body now, help him to be strong in this time of sickness, help him to be strong for us, and help us to cast all burden and doubts, we surrendered everything to you O Lord,
Pls help my Dad to wake up from his coma, and recover from this illnesses, Help us to be strong and to keep our faith in you, we want to feel your graces dear Lord, we want to feel your here with us, in Jesus holy name. Amen.
I come to you for help as mother and as your child. Father help my little one with her school work Father, help her reading to be improved and her maths (addition, subtraction and times table)to get better Jesus, she was given to me by you, help her to be brave, confident and outspoken in all she does, help to be successfull in all her present and future doings Lord I ask this in your name Jesus. AMEN.
Ramona is stripping online. “Hercules50” daily torments this sister and gives her money to debase herself and defile the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Please pray the Lord would break the influence of Ramona over those who come to see her strip, and their influence over her, and all of relationships she has with them, especially this one who allows her to keep doing this from a financial point of view.
Pray for deliverance from demonic influence as well.
And pray for me please. I have unmarried couple living above me, and I can feel the demonic oppression. I went on a 5 day fast, while the woman was gone, (Ramona was doing better for about a month then) but then 3 days later she moved back in. I need much prayer support. It has been extremely difficult to get work done, I work from home, and it is hard to get focused and pray as I should.
All mighty and ever living God, I ask the help of your son, Jesus, and of St. Felix of Nola to find and locate my missing baby girl, Luna. She has been out of my house since 6:00am on January 12th, 2014, and has been missing all day, and I don’t know where she is, at all.
I’ve looked everywhere around my neighborhood, and all the backyards of other houses, and still nothing.
The last time we ever heard from her howls and meows, she was on outside, on our own house roof.
This is leading us to fear that she’s been either attacked or taken by birds of prey.
And so, God, Jesus, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Felix of Nola, I ask you to help me, my mother, and any neighbors in our neighborhood, to find and help bring her back home to me, safe, sound and unharmed.
And let our beacon of love shine more and more brightly, so that she can find her way home again.
Let it shine forth from my heart and home to light her way back and to hasten our reunion. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for hearing my prayer.
Dear God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. My dog is found sleeping and not answering to my call to wake up. Please wake him up and resurrect him if it is your will. I believe it is your will to bring Foon Foon to my life and you healed him once when he had wound at his bottom. Now, Lord, I plea that you give me the anointing power to raise him up as Jesus you say you are here to give life to the fullest. May your will be done. I cast out evil spirit which intend to steal kill and destroy in the name Jesus. I take authority over my belongings which include my pet dog, Foon Foon and bring him back to life in the name of Jesus. May your will be done, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen and Amen.
Father God, Thank you for this day, Thank You for the life You give us, and the hope that comes from our Faith in Your healing power. You know your daughter Lori. You know the situation she is in right now with the aneurysm in her brain. Lord give her strength to over come this affliction if it is within your will.
Help her to see You and feel safe in the place she is at right now. If she can come back to us, we would be so greatful, there are many people here that love her and look to her for guidance. But Lord if you want her to come Home, give us the gentle peace only you can provide. Peace to know that your will was done, and that she is free from suffering. We ask this all in Jesus precious name, Amen
There are some important Bible verses about healing that show how God can heal us from any affliction or ailment.
There are many Scriptures that talk about healing. We have searched through the Bible to find the best quotes that describe healing sickness, disease, and ailments that sometimes afflict our bodies.
When you look at the 20 Bible verses about healing below, you will find a number of hopeful promises along with actual descriptions of healing that have taken place throughout the history as recorded in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Scriptures About Healing
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“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
“And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.”
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;”
“To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him; the Lord protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies. The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.”
“Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he binds up; he shatters, but his hands heal.”
“And the Lord will take away from you all sickness, and none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which you knew, will he inflict on you, but he will lay them on all who hate you.”
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,”
“Then he stretched himself upon the child three times and cried to the LORD, “O LORD my God, let this child’s life come into him again.” And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah. And the life of the child came into him again, and he revived.”
“And the king said to the man of God, “Entreat now the favor of the LORD your God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me.” And the man of God entreated the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him and became as it was before.”
“”Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the LORD,”
“But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. And leaping up he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.”
“And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.”
From the Bible verses about healing, we can see that not only has God healed in the past as described in the Scriptures, but that he promises to heal us in specific circumstances and situations in the here and now.
Jesus healed a lot of people with a lot of ailments and afflictions. Then his apostles and followers did the same. There is still people being healed today through prayer and faith in God.
What we can learn from the above Bible quotes about healing is that God loves us and doesn’t want us to suffer affliction, and that he wants to heal us when it is going to be beneficial to us and help us live a Christian life in service to God.
Though, having said that, it is important to understand that God may not heal ailments in situations where he is protecting us from falling into sin or from other things we don’t understand.
I am pregnant and ever since a child I have longed for 2 baby boys. I have dreamt and wished for this my whole life. I have an elder son and my prayer is for the baby growing in my womb to be a boy. My Lord can see my heart and all the truth in it.
He knows how deeply this is in me and how I long for it. How I have threaded my dreams for my chikdrenHow I have longed when I see sibling boys together. In the matchless name of Jesus I pray and beg for this request to be granted to me.
Often, we as Christians seek out Bible verses for encouragement to give us strength and inspire us to do God’s will.
There are a lot of different Scriptures to encourage Christians in a large variety of circumstances and situations. We have compiled a list of Bible quotes about encouragement after searching diligently through the Scriptures.
Use this list of bible quotes to find that special verse you need.
Whether you’re feeling down and need an uplift or looking for strength to accomplish some difficult task for God, we hope you can find a bible verse to encourage you and give you strength.
20 Scriptures for Encouragement
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“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
“For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.”
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
“no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.”
“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
By examining these Bible verses about encouragement that we have listed above, we can see that God is there for us and that he will always protect us, strengthen us, and empower us to live our lives as Christians in this world.
He has not left us without hope. He has given us his word and filled us with his Holy Spirit who dwells within all of us as Christians.
He also has given us these Scriptures in his word to assist us when we are in need of encouragement. These are the words of our God, so they are powerful and true.
Whenever God has said or promised anything, we know that we can rely on him to always keep his word and fulfill any promises that he has made. Because of this, we should allow the Holy Spirit to encourage our souls and then go forward in peace with faith in our God.
Prayer is something we are to be engaged in every day. Whether we are communicating with God on the go, or we are setting aside a dedicated hour, it is considered prayer. Therefore, sometimes we will have a prayer journal in hand while waiting to hear from God. Othertimes, we will hear from God on the move and need to come back to our prayer journal afterwards.
A prayer journal can be very beneficial to an individuals walk with God. Below are some tips for keeping a prayer journal. Note, there is no right or wrong way to keep a prayer journal. The best way to keep a prayer journal is to do what works for you. Nonetheless, here is some guidance and some tips that may help you start a prayer journal or adapt your approach if needed.
Format
I have kept both a paper prayer journal and an electronic prayer journal. I prefer an electronic prayer journal. Again, this is my personal preference, it is what works for me. Here are some pros and cons of each type.
Paper
Pros
Handwriting forces a long thought process and engagement on reflection
Unless you set it on fire, or spill coffee over it, paper is a safe way to store information
A journal and pen is much less expensive than any electronic gadget
Cons
Hard to find information if you do not remember the specific date or page number
Handwriting generally takes more time than typewriting
Generally, a journal stays at home and is not instantly available
Over the years, a collection of journals make take up much space
Electronic
Pros
Ability to search your entries for key words or phrases in order to update prayer requests.
Many note keeping programs will sync to your computer, tablet, and mobile phone. This enables you to be able to enter prayer thoughts quickly, even when God speaks to you on the go. This also provides access to your prayers in multiple locations.
Takes up little physical space.
Cons
While still a safe way to store information, there is about as much chance as fire or coffee spills to losing your information in a hard drive crash or other similar electronic mishap.
Electronic gadgets cost much more money than paper and pen.
Typing does not reinforce a reflective mindset as easily as handwriting a journal entry does.
All in all, there are various positives and negatives to any format you choose for your prayer journal. If you have any other pros or cons, be sure to include them in the comments section below!
Content
What should be included in a prayer journal? In short, anything you want! Below are some examples of information and types of entries I use for my personal prayer journal.
Date – I like to know when I prayed about certain things. This lets me see a timeline between prayer requests and eventual answers or responses.
Summaries – I do not record every word from all of my prayers. Often times, I will summarize my prayers and summarize what I have heard from God. I am more concerned with main ideas and concepts than with a detailed word for word recording.
Answered Requests – Its great when you can read about a prayer, and then turn to read about the answer or response from God. This lets me draw encouragement from past connections and experiences with God to trust for the future.
Spiritual Events – Sometimes encounters with God occur in the context of some spiritual event. You feel a breakthrough inside your spirit. You witness or receive a miracle of healing. You witness or receive a financial miracle or spectacular provision. You encounter an angel. You exercise Christs given authority over an evil spirit. Or, you may have simply had an a-ha moment. All of these events usually accompany learning something from God or experiencing him in a fresh new way.
Personal Struggles – The psalmists often wrote of their personal struggles and internal conflicts. This helps process these struggles in our minds. It also helps us pinpoint issues and communicate what we need God to help us with.
Written Prayers – Writing can also be considered prayer. We can write to communicate with God. Prayer is not always strictly spoken words. Sometimes I write prayers that I will return to pray again later. This is more of a psalmist approach in telling God about my struggles, praising him for his faithfulness, and seeking his counsel or will.
Prayer Lists
These can help keep us focused and help us to remember to pray about certain things.
People – I list those people I wish to pray for, and sometimes write the phrases or things I wish to pray about for them.
Situations – Some situations are immediate, and other situations I would like to see change or appear. I keep a list of these to remember the non-pressing matters where I desire to see God move.
Country – It is good practice to pray for national direction and for the national leaders.
Church – It is also good practice to pray for your local church, its direction, and their leadership.
Missionaries – The missionaries whom you feel a connection with, keep these missionaries in prayer. This helps remind you to pray for them as well.
In conclusion, keeping a prayer journal should be a joy, not a burden. You have the freedom to write journal entries as often or as little as you like. There is no need to feel pressure to make daily entries, and there is no pressure to need to reference your prayer journal daily either. Having a living relationship with Jesus and communicating with Him daily is the goal.
Keeping a prayer journal is something that may be a good practice, and it will more than likely augment your relationship with God. Do you have any other tips on keeping a prayer journal? Please be sure to share them in the comment section below!
Brand Andres is a licensed minister and his passion is to help people understand the Bible and maximize
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We can discover what type of relationships God approves of and those that he condemns. We can also identify the traits that should be found in a good relationship.
After careful examination of the available Scripture on relationships, we have found 20 of the most significant bible quotes for your review. These Bible verses would be great to use in cards on Valentines day, or any time youre thankful for the relationships God has given you.
20 Bible Verses about Relationships
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“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
[English Standard Version, Genesis 2:24]
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“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?”
[2 Corinthians 6:14]
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“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
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[Hebrews 13:4]
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“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”
[1 Corinthians 6:9-11]
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“Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.”
[1 Corinthians 6:18]
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“Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.”
[1 Corinthians 7:5]
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“For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.”
[Romans 1:26-27]
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“His mouth is most sweet, and he is altogether desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”
[Song of Songs 5:16]
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“Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”
[Genesis 2:23]
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“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.”
[Leviticus 18:22]
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“To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single as I am. But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.”
[1 Corinthians 7:8-9]
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“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
[Proverbs 18:24]
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“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
[John 15:13]
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“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.”
[Proverbs 27:9]
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“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
[Proverbs 17:17]
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“Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.””
[1 Corinthians 6:16]
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“Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. I think that in view of the present distress it is good for a person to remain as he is. Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife. But if you do marry, you have not sinned, and if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that.”
[1 Corinthians 7:25-28]
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“Lament like a virgin wearing sackcloth for the bridegroom of her youth.”
[Joel 1:8]
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“None of the daughters of Israel shall be a cult prostitute, and none of the sons of Israel shall be a cult prostitute. You shall not bring the fee of a prostitute or the wages of a dog into the house of the Lord your God in payment for any vow, for both of these are an abomination to the Lord your God.”
[Deuteronomy 23:17-18]
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“And you shall not lie sexually with your neighbor’s wife and so make yourself unclean with her.”
[Leviticus 18:20]
The Bible verses about relationships listed above make it clear that sexual activity should only be between those of the opposite sex, and that anything other than that is an abomination.
In addition, sexual relationships are reserved strictly for marriage and sexual activity outside of marriage in any form is a sin.
Single Christians are also warned not to pursue any type of a romantic relationship with an unbeliever. If somebody does not believe, single Christians should not even consider dating them.
You will notice that I have included some significant passages about friendship in general and that is because a good relationship is also built on friendship, a biblical truth based on my favorite passage about romantic love where it defines those in a relationship together as both beloved and friends (Song of Songs 5:16). Read more Friendship Bible Verses.
As a friend, the Bible quotes above teach us that a true friend will love you always, stick by you, give you honest council, and will even die for you.
With the controversy in some churches today about homosexuality, it is fortunate for Christians that God has provided us with clarity on the issue through several Bible verses on homosexuality.
These Scriptures not only tell us what God’s position is, but also defines exactly what homosexuality means through the use of very descriptive contrasts.
We have searched through the entire biblical text for 20 of the most significant quotes for use in biblical study, sermons, or conversations with homosexuals about this controversial subject.
Scripture on Homosexuality
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“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.”
[English Standard Version, Leviticus 18:22]
2.
“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.”
[1 Timothy 1:8-11]
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“Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.”
[Jude 1:7]
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“But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house. And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.””
[Genesis 19:4-5]
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“And there were also male cult prostitutes in the land. They did according to all the abominations of the nations that the Lord drove out before the people of Israel.”
[1 Kings 14:24]
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“For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.”
[Romans 1:26-27]
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“And he broke down the houses of the male cult prostitutes who were in the house of the Lord, where the women wove hangings for the Asherah.”
[2 Kings 23:7]
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“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
[Galatians 5:19-21]
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“If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.”
[Leviticus 20:13]
10.
“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”
[1 Corinthians 6:9-10]
11.
“and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
[Matthew 19:5-6]
12.
“But as for the Gentiles who have believed, we have sent a letter with our judgment that they should abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality.”
[Acts 21:25]
13.
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.”
[Matthew 15:19]
14.
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality”
[1 Thessalonians 4:3]
15.
“nor did they repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.”
[Revelation 9:21]
16.
“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.”
[Colossians 3:5]
17.
“Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.”
[1 Corinthians 6:18]
18.
“Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy.”
[Romans 13:13]
19.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
[2 Corinthians 5:17]
20.
“Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy. They were haughty and did an abomination before me. So I removed them, when I saw it.”
[Ezekiel 16:49-50]
These Bible verses on homosexuality describe the biblical definition of God’s ideal for a marriage relationship by defining the union as between a male and a female.
Further, in two different Old Testament passages, a clear contrast is set up defining homosexuality as when a man has sexual relations with a man like he would with a woman. The Bible calls this an “abomination” as it does other sins. These two verses shine with clarity and cannot be explained away with clever attempts to change the meaning.
We are told through these scriptures that homosexuality began when men and women abandoned God and then began to act with corrupt passions toward the same sex rather than the ideal God has established between a man and a woman.
The Scriptures warn that unless the active homosexual repents and turns to God, that he will not be saved.
Sometimes Christians feel called to be a missionary and these Bible verses for missions can be helpful when answering that call.
Some times, we may feel moved by the Spirit to provide financial support or assistance to missionaries. Whatever our involvement, missions are an important part of spreading the good news about Jesus Christ.
These scriptures for missions will hopefully provide you with insight about missions and how they are an act of obedience to the great commission of Jesus Christ, calling on us to share the message of salvation with all people and all nations. Missions are a crucial part of church function.
20 Bible Verses for Missions
1.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
[English Standard Version, Acts 1:8]
2.
“And he said to them, Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”
[Mark 16:15]
3.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”
[Matthew 28:19]
4.
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
[Romans 10:13-15]
5.
“For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”
[Acts 13:47]
6.
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!”
[1 Chronicles 16:24]
7.
“And that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.”
[Luke 24:47]
8.
“Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.”
[Acts 14:15]
9.
“Behold, upon the mountains, the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah; fulfill your vows, for never again shall the worthless pass through you; he is utterly cut off.”
[Nahum 1:15]
10.
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
[Matthew 24:14]
11.
“Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news; lift it up, fear not; say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!””
[Isaiah 40:9]
12.
“As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),”
[Acts 10:36]
13.
“Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people.”
[Revelation 14:6]
14.
“but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.”
[1 Thessalonians 2:4]
15.
“But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.”
[Acts 8:12]
16.
“For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.”
[1 Thessalonians 2:9]
17.
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.””
[Isaiah 52:7]
18.
“And we bring you the good news that what God promised to the fathers,”
[Acts 13:32]
19.
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!”
[Psalm 96:3]
20.
“And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads. And I said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles”to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.”
[Acts 26:14-18]
Probably the most important biblical passage among these Bible verses for missions is the great commission found in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus commands his followers to preach the truth to all nations.
In Bible college, I had to go on a mission trip to Mexico where people lived in clay houses on squatted land. I spoke to the crowd there and gave my testimony while it was translated into Spanish. I still find it as one of the most rewarding times in my life.
Several places in the Bible, there are scriptures about missions that mention the blessedness of those who spread the good news.
It is a necessary part of the plan of salvation and requires the power of the Holy Spirit to not only first call the missionary, but to empower him to fulfill that calling. In one passage, Jesus declares that when the gospel has been preached throughout the whole world, that then the end of the world will come.
Share these Bible verses about Missions with anyone considering becoming a missionary.
Please pray that God would heal me from this horrible sinus infection that I have had for the last two weeks. I suffer from anxiety and depression and have trouble with panic attacks and this sinus infection has made it hard for me to rest and to breathe. This sets of the anxiety and the depression.
I am always worried about dying. I am a christian and I know that I will go to heaven but it worries me that I would have to leave my family. I am only 46 years old and in pretty good physical health but my mental health has really gotten bad over the last two years.
I suffered the loss of my beloved father due to a year long illness that caused him great suffering and this was VERY hard for me.
I also lost my mom in 1995 at the age of 46, so I am having a hard time dealing with the death anxiety issues. Please pray that God would heal me and help me to find happiness in my life again.
Jesus, please have mercy on my daughter Mallory. Please help her and bless her so she does well on her final exams in college this semester. She is full of despair and feels hopeless. She puts in far more hours of study than anyone else around her, but her courses are very difficult and her grades do not reflect the effort.
Please smile upon her, grant her understanding, confidence, a sharp memory, and good grades. she needs this in order to continue with her degree plan. Please come to her aid and grant this miracle.
I have been dating a non-Christian girlfriend for several months now. However, we both know that due to our differences in religion, a future together in marriage is simply impossible.
As such, we have had to break up today, as we’ve decided that it would be easier to end our stressful relationship earlier rather than later.
Forgive me, Lord, for not praying as earnestly to you about our relationship as I should have and as I have attempted to. Forgive me also, Lord, for misleading her or causing her any and all of the stress that we have been going through.
Most importantly Lord, I do not know what the future holds, but I thank you for bringing her into my life, because she has been nothing good to me.
I pray that she does not harden her heart against you, and I thank you that so far she has not, yet I pray that You soften her heart and that, despite the many negative examples of Christians out there, you will reveal yourself to her, and that she will in her lifetime witness many testimonies of good Christians who will sow seeds in her heart that will eventually bring her to You.
Lord, we may never get back together, and only You know the plans you have for us, and they are only to prosper us, to give us a hope and a future, so I pray that I can put my trust in you Lord, no matter what.
Most importantly, Lord I pray that You will save her and that she will some day see the light and give her life to Christ.
Please pray for the needy and the very poor;. the homeless and those who are hungry ;millions of people are staving in a country which is so flourish, lord help us to know that it is good to help the poor and the needy; be your neighbour friend, lord i pray that it will be a good winter, my body soul and mind aches for the homeless; lord may you warm their path, help me that i may help even one homeless person,bless all the children of the world keep them safe i pray.
May god bless all of us and open our minds and hearts so that we can help each other; regardless of who they are; remember blessing has no color; god bless us all.when some one cries for help dont look the other way; we are all god;s people; you may be in a good position today but you never know what tomorrow brings; always remember that god is our keeper.
Dearest St. Joseph, foster father of our Lord Jesus Christ and spouse of our Mother Mary, I invoke your help in finding a very good tenant to our parental house.
A tenant that will be a good steward to our property just like you when you were entrusted with the care of the Holy Family. St.Joseph, please intercede for me and my family for the immediate sale of our properties.
We have been trying to sell these properties for years and we pray and trust that through you help these sale will materialize.
All these I lift up to Almighty God through your help and in the most powerful name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.
Dear Jesus our Lord Please Heavenly father help me receive my settlement now. I am waiting for 80,000 to come to me, and I am worried when I don’t hear from my Lawyer. I was confident until my dad starts about how he doesn’t want me to receive my settlement.
I love my dad but he doesn’t like his children to have anything even though dad and his 3rd wife are extremely wealthy. Pray I will receive my settlement and God wont listen to my dad who is jealous of his kids just like he still is over my Mom and was with her, he never liked any of us to achieve. He liked seeing us all fall. Pray God will lift me up and let me achieve my goals. Pray God will let me have my settlement and Pray my dad will quit having a nervous break down about the money I haven’t even received yet.
Pray he will enjoy his relationship with me before he dies or I die. Pray my Mom will be just fine and safe and healthy and my daughter will always be there for my mom and so will my son-in-law and they will be nice to me and mom and so will the grandkids thank you . Amen
Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for all the blessings for me and my family. I know, we were given so much and yet here I am asking for Your help again. I have nowhere else to go to. No one understands my heart’s desire but You.
I am going through a tough situation at this time. Lord Jesus, please help me with my home loan. I pray that I get unconditional approval very soon. 2 banks already declined my application for a very small reason.
I am so heartbroken. I undoubtedly have more positive reasons to be granted a home loan. I saved up and worked hard to deposit on the land. But now, I need a loan to build my house. My parents are old but are still helping me achieve my dream.
I don’t want to disappoint them, Jesus. Please Jesus, grant my request. Amen
Heavenly Father, I have let the stress at work get to me and am feeling worn out, angry, irritable and unhappy. Please help me to have faith to know that you are the God of peace and not confusion or stress.
Please help me to keep my eyes fixed on you when I am dealing with stress at work and let me be a light in my workplace instead of an unpleasant person who is stressed. I love you with all my heart. The joy of the Lord is my strength. Thank you for loving me and giving me peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
My child had seizure recently. We brought her to the doctor, series of test and EEG were done and everything is found to be normal. However, after 2 weeks, the seizure happened again. I am lost on what to do as my parents and husband are telling me there’s no need for any other test because the previous test all came out clear. I am a bit paranoid now reading lots of articles regarding infants having seizure. I can only ask the Lord to bless my child and make her well.
Dear Lord, I seek for your loving mercy. I ask Thee to put your powerful healing hands over my child. May Your hands hold every cell in her body and make them well. May Your touch ever protect her from all sickness. I believe Lord that You are the most powerful healer and the most merciful Lord. Amen.
How do you pray effectively? We get this question a lot.
There is no way to guarantee that your prayers will be answered. Though God does answer prayers. However, the scriptures do teach us how to pray the way God wants us to. So, here are some tips.
1. Understand Jesus opened the way for effective prayer.
In the early days, direct access to God was limited. There were sacrificial rites which needed to be observed, and even then, only a select few had access to speak with God one on one.
Today, we have direct access to God based on the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. His sacrifice enables us to gain a direct audience with The Holy One. God has given the gift of His special presence to all who accept the works of Jesus Christ in their lives.
Entering Gods special presence is the starting point of effective prayer.
2. Pray each word with purpose.
Some prayers are written out, such as the prayers we have here on Prayers-For-Special-Help. We have provided many prayers to help you articulate the thoughts and feelings you have inside of you.
A word of caution: You can recite a prosed prayer as long as you mean what you are saying. The words of prayer must come from your heart. Whether or not the prayers are spontaneous or premeditated does not matter. An authentic heart and posture before God is what counts in prayer.
Sincerity in His special presence helps keep prayer effective.
3. Continually communicate with God.
The True God knows each of us intimately. He knows our thoughts, our hearts, and He loves to help us. He desires we come to know him as intimately as He knows us. A close relationship with the Father is our basis for prayer, not a business-like partnership. We must talk with him as a friend, and not only seek His voice in times of need.
Continual friendship with God leads to effective prayer.
4. Live in line with Gods teachings.
In his writing, James teaches his audience that with an authentic and righteous lifestyle comes an effective prayer life. He encourages his hearers by saying they can achieve the same results in prayer as Elijah. Elijah was a prayer model, he achieved many things by prayer throughout his ministry. For instance, he called down fire from heaven to devour a sacrifice. We too, can achieve these great results through prayer.
Living life as God directs results in an effective prayer life.
5. Remember that effective prayer comes through an authoritative position.
It is fairly common practice to end a prayer by saying, in your name, or in Jesus name. We have been given authority to use His name, but the name isnt the power. The power is in the position of being a child of God and a representative of Jesus Christ on earth.
Thus, our prayers become powerful because of the position we are in. The power comes from living in Gods salvation and following His direction. Power does not come from simply adding a tagline to our prayers. However, a heartfelt understanding of being granted power through Jesus Christ is what drives powerful prayer. Reminding ourselves that we are praying in His name, otherwise stated as with His authority, is a great practice when it flows from sincerity and not from rote repetition.
Exercising Gods given authority results in effective prayer.
6. Have confidence in Gods ability and willingness to answer.
We trust God and His character. God loves to give generously, and delights to answer the prayers of His people. However, when His people ask, they must have complete trust in Gods character, and the fact that He does enjoy giving. If we are unsure of Gods character, and unsure if He will answer our prayers, then we should not expect for Him to respond.
Complete confidence in Gods character makes prayer effective.
7. Let Gods Spirit lead your prayers.
While we have been given Gods authority, we can not just run around and command things to happen. If we do not let God lead our lives, inspire our words, and direct our prayers, then we will not see the things we are asking for.
Sensitivity to Gods leading helps prayer become effective.
8. Pray within Gods will.
Hand in hand with being led by Gods spirit is the idea of praying within His will. Our confidence we must have arrives from knowing we are acting within Gods will. Being sensitive to Gods spirit is one way of knowing we are living within His will. In addition, being familiar with Gods written word is another guide to knowing His will in various situations.
The hard part is that sometimes our inner motives are amiss. Our actions, what we are asking for, may seem on track with God and His will. Nonetheless, our inner motives may not be authentically in line with Gods desires.
Praying in line with Gods will lends to effective prayer.
9. Pray persistently.
God will not give in and give us what we want just because we will not give up. We must ask in agreement with God and His desires. However, our prayers will eventually be answered according to what God deems best if we continue to keep praying.
Knowing that we need God and repeatedly asking things of Him shows our dependence upon Him. Being unashamed to keep approaching God in prayer shows trust and confidence in His character.
Persistence within Gods will powers effective prayer.
10. Practice small prayers.
A way to gain confidence is to ask God for things that may seem small to us. We are the ones with the issue of the size. A task is a task to God. All prayer requests are the same to him. It is our disbelief and our limitation of size that gets in the way of his power in our prayers. As our true confidence grows in Gods abilities, we will be able to have God answer prayers more effectively. And practicing small prayers helps you gain confidence for those seemingly larger prayers.
True confidence in God from personal experience results in an effective prayer life.
Brand Andres is a licensed minister and his passion is to help people understand the Bible and maximize
How do you pray effectively? We get this question a lot.
There is no way to guarantee that your prayers will be answered. Though God does answer prayers. However, the scriptures do teach us how to pray the way God wants us to. So, here are some tips.
1. Understand Jesus opened the way for effective prayer.
In the early days, direct access to God was limited. There were sacrificial rites which needed to be observed, and even then, only a select few had access to speak with God one on one.
Today, we have direct access to God based on the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. His sacrifice enables us to gain a direct audience with The Holy One. God has given the gift of His special presence to all who accept the works of Jesus Christ in their lives.
Entering Gods special presence is the starting point of effective prayer.
2. Pray each word with purpose.
Some prayers are written out, such as the prayers we have here on Prayers-For-Special-Help. We have provided many prayers to help you articulate the thoughts and feelings you have inside of you.
A word of caution: You can recite a prosed prayer as long as you mean what you are saying. The words of prayer must come from your heart. Whether or not the prayers are spontaneous or premeditated does not matter. An authentic heart and posture before God is what counts in prayer.
Sincerity in His special presence helps keep prayer effective.
3. Continually communicate with God.
The True God knows each of us intimately. He knows our thoughts, our hearts, and He loves to help us. He desires we come to know him as intimately as He knows us. A close relationship with the Father is our basis for prayer, not a business-like partnership. We must talk with him as a friend, and not only seek His voice in times of need.
Continual friendship with God leads to effective prayer.
4. Live in line with Gods teachings.
In his writing, James teaches his audience that with an authentic and righteous lifestyle comes an effective prayer life. He encourages his hearers by saying they can achieve the same results in prayer as Elijah. Elijah was a prayer model, he achieved many things by prayer throughout his ministry. For instance, he called down fire from heaven to devour a sacrifice. We too, can achieve these great results through prayer.
Living life as God directs results in an effective prayer life.
5. Remember that effective prayer comes through an authoritative position.
It is fairly common practice to end a prayer by saying, in your name, or in Jesus name. We have been given authority to use His name, but the name isnt the power. The power is in the position of being a child of God and a representative of Jesus Christ on earth.
Thus, our prayers become powerful because of the position we are in. The power comes from living in Gods salvation and following His direction. Power does not come from simply adding a tagline to our prayers. However, a heartfelt understanding of being granted power through Jesus Christ is what drives powerful prayer. Reminding ourselves that we are praying in His name, otherwise stated as with His authority, is a great practice when it flows from sincerity and not from rote repetition.
Exercising Gods given authority results in effective prayer.
6. Have confidence in Gods ability and willingness to answer.
We trust God and His character. God loves to give generously, and delights to answer the prayers of His people. However, when His people ask, they must have complete trust in Gods character, and the fact that He does enjoy giving. If we are unsure of Gods character, and unsure if He will answer our prayers, then we should not expect for Him to respond.
Complete confidence in Gods character makes prayer effective.
7. Let Gods Spirit lead your prayers.
While we have been given Gods authority, we can not just run around and command things to happen. If we do not let God lead our lives, inspire our words, and direct our prayers, then we will not see the things we are asking for.
Sensitivity to Gods leading helps prayer become effective.
8. Pray within Gods will.
Hand in hand with being led by Gods spirit is the idea of praying within His will. Our confidence we must have arrives from knowing we are acting within Gods will. Being sensitive to Gods spirit is one way of knowing we are living within His will. In addition, being familiar with Gods written word is another guide to knowing His will in various situations.
The hard part is that sometimes our inner motives are amiss. Our actions, what we are asking for, may seem on track with God and His will. Nonetheless, our inner motives may not be authentically in line with Gods desires.
Praying in line with Gods will lends to effective prayer.
9. Pray persistently.
God will not give in and give us what we want just because we will not give up. We must ask in agreement with God and His desires. However, our prayers will eventually be answered according to what God deems best if we continue to keep praying.
Knowing that we need God and repeatedly asking things of Him shows our dependence upon Him. Being unashamed to keep approaching God in prayer shows trust and confidence in His character.
Persistence within Gods will powers effective prayer.
10. Practice small prayers.
A way to gain confidence is to ask God for things that may seem small to us. We are the ones with the issue of the size. A task is a task to God. All prayer requests are the same to him. It is our disbelief and our limitation of size that gets in the way of his power in our prayers. As our true confidence grows in Gods abilities, we will be able to have God answer prayers more effectively. And practicing small prayers helps you gain confidence for those seemingly larger prayers.
True confidence in God from personal experience results in an effective prayer life.
Brand Andres is a licensed minister and his passion is to help people understand the Bible and maximize
Lord I come to you with nothing but sorrow in my heart.
You led me to my one true love. I, being selfish and self centered have lost the greatest love I have ever known. She is truly my other half and I did not treat her as I should have.
Please forgive me dear Jesus and soften her hardened heart and show her that I am truly sorry for failing her.
Lord I ask you bring whatever permanent changes to my spirit and mind and soul to show her that my love for her is true and eternal. I pray that you see my love for here and heal my Marriage.
Dear St. Joseph if you could please ask the dear Lord to restore my sense of taste. For some reason it has disappeared , and is only there for a few bites sometimes and then nothing. Some days I can not taste at all. It has been three months and it is very very hard to deal with.
I am so sorry if I have done anything in my life to cause God to want his to happen to me. I have told him that many times when I talk to him. It seems like a silly request, I know, but I am lost sad and frustrated. I always pray daily and have all my life, and will not ever give up hope.
I know the dear Lord is very busy and perhaps its just not my turn yet. Please give me the strength to deal with this. I have been to the doctor and he treated me for a mouth infection, however there is still no taste. Thank you St Joseph for listening to my prayer
God I ask for healing! My dad is a strong believer in you and the miracles that you creat! I ask that you send him comfort, patient, love, faith, and hope! And heal his sick body! I am so thankful for the many things in life that you have given me and my family! And yet you continue to give and give! But we really need you right now! Please heal my dad!
Some of the most comforting Scripture passages are those Bible verses about heaven which offer a glimpse into the blessed eternal life that God has promised to all who trust in Jesus.
Paradise is described as a wonderful place where the pains and troubles of this world no longer exist.
The passages you find here were gathered carefully from the biblical text to find the 20 most significant Bible verses about heaven for use in greeting cards, personal reflection, or sermon preparation.
Whatever your needs are for heaven related Bible verses, just reading these will be a blessing that will refresh your soul.
20 Scriptures about Heaven
1.
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new. Also he said, Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.””
[English Standard Version, Revelation 21:1-5]
2.
“But, as it is written, What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him””
[1 Corinthians 2:9]
3.
“But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.”
[2 Peter 3:13]
4.
“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.”
[Revelation 22:1-5]
5.
“For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.”
[Hebrews 11:10]
6.
“But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.”
[Galatians 4:26]
7.
“I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.”
[1 Corinthians 15:50]
8.
“For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.”
[Hebrews 13:14]
9.
“In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?”
[2 Chronicles 31:18]
10.
“But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.”
[Hebrews 11:16]
11.
“to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,”
[1 Peter 1:4]
12.
“The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.”
[Revelation 3:5]
13.
“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
[Matthew 5:12]
14.
“The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name.”
[Revelation 3:12]
15.
“Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
[Matthew 5:19]
16.
“because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel,”
[Colossians 1:5]
17.
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.”
[Revelation 2:7]
18.
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.”
[Revelation 2:17]
19.
“The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.”
[Revelation 3:21]
20.
“At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne.”
[Revelation 4:2]
Of all the Bible verses about heaven, my favorite is in Revelation 21, where we are told that God will wipe away all tears, mourning, and crying, ensuring us that there will no longer be pain or death because everything is going to be changed.
During trying times on this earth, this passage has provided me much comfort. We also know that in heaven our very nature will be changed and that we will see the face of God, dwelling with him forever as partakers of eternal life.
We can see from these Bible Verses on Heaven that the after life will only be great for those who live life for God and endure until the end. There will be degrees of rewards and man will once again have access to the tree of life.
There will be no need of planetary bodies for light because the light of God will exist everywhere. In one of the quotes in implies that we can’t even imagine how wonderful it’s going to be.
Dear Lord, my children need Your help. They are in a troubled marriage. One filled with numerous stresses – my son is working two jobs, my daughter-in-law is exhausted caring for four young children, financial problems and stresses I am not even aware of.
They are on the brink of divorce. You know their needs,Lord. Guide them in Your ways and give them strength and courage to follow Your path. Bring Your healing and peace to this family. In Jesus name I pray.
I come to you with a open heart, pouring everything I have to you Lord. Only you know all the struggles I have before me, only you know the years of pain and struggling I have endured. I thank you God for blessing me and allowing me to wake up everyday in good health and strength, but most importantly keeping me faithful. Lord as I go through these hard times right now in private, I ask that you bless me so I can be a blessing to others.
I feel as if I am in the lowest point right now in my life and I need your love and enlightenment in my life. I ask you Father, if now is not my time to be blessed I beg you to bless others who have a greater need. If you have to put taking care of me aside to help someone else, someone who is experiencing homelessness, being in a abusive situation, facing eviction, losing a job, facing divorce, facing the bondages of imprisonment, facing poverty and hunger I beg you Lord to put my blessings aside and please Lord, please Father God take care of them. I may be going through a very rough time right now, but as the tears roll down my face at this very moment, I have faith that you will help me, you have done it before and I know you will do it again. For it is not my will but THY WILL BE DONE. I thank you in advance for answering my prayers and that of those who have read this. I love you God, thank you for everything and thank you for my Faith!
Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for your blessings and guidance not only for myself, also to my family and friends..I am sorry for the times i forgot to praise you and thank you for giving your life to us…forgive me for my sins that I only think of my selfishness and rudeness of my heart….Please bless my mind, my heart and my soul that I may able to act and speak according to your will.
I pray for protection and guidance in my everyday journey…
I also pray for good health and happiness of my family and friends.
St. Jude I ask you to pray for my family that we receive a new contract so that my son can start school back home. I have been so alone and so depressed and desperately want to return home with my family and this can be done if we receive a contract from the school we have been in touch with. I will be forever grateful for this favor granted to us St. Jude.
If we examine the Bible verses about marriage, we find that it is a wonderful blessing from God when two members of the opposite sex decide to share their lives together.
There are marriage Scriptures that discuss the union of a man and a woman, husband and wife, as a very special event in which the two became one in a mystical sense.
Whether you are looking for marriage bible quotes to increase your knowledge, to assist you in your marriage plans, or to find answers to specific questions, we have compiled the best Bible verses about marriage below to assist you in your quest.
20 Scriptures About Marriage
1.
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
[ESV, Ephesians 5:31]
2.
“Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives,”
[1 Peter 3:1]
3.
“So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.”
[1 Timothy 5:14]
4.
“However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”
[Ephesians 5:33]
5.
“For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies she is released from the law of marriage.”
[Romans 7:2]
6.
“Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?”
[1 Corinthians 9:5]
7.
“Then the man said, This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”
[Genesis 2:23]
8.
“But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.”
[1 Corinthians 7:2-5]
9.
“And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.””
[Mark 10:11-12]
10.
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.”
[1 Timothy 4:1-3]
11.
“For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.”
[Ephesians 5:23]
12.
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”
[Hebrews 13:4]
13.
“But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.”
[1 Corinthians 11:3]
14.
“But you say, “Why does he not?” Because the LORD was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. Did he not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union? And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and let none of you be faithless to the wife of your youth.”
[Malachi 2:14-15]
15.
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”
[Proverbs 18:22]
16.
“Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth.”
[Proverbs 5:18]
17.
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.””
[Genesis 1:27-28]
18.
“For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.”
[Matthew 22:30]
19.
“House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.”
[Proverbs 19:14]
20.
“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?”
[2 Corinthians 6:14]
What do these marriage scriptures teach us about Gods view on romantic relationships?
When we study the Bible verses about marriage that are listed above, we find that marriage is not only a wonderful union where men and women can share life as Christians, but that it is both pure and sanctified by the living God who created us all.
The two have a special union that enables them to fast, pray, and perform other spiritual activities together as one. Their intimate encounters are acceptable and blessed by God. Those Christians who find a Christian spouse in this world have found something wonderful.
All the Scriptures about marriage should encourage us in our marriage and let us know how much its pleases God that we share a godly life with the spouse we have chosen.
Yet, we can now see why Satan would like to destroy every Christian marriage through divorce and works hard to do so by a variety of methods. Because of the sanctity of marriage, God hates divorce and encourages Christians through the Bible to stay married to their mate for life.
Lord, I need your help. I am sorry for all the times that i let the devil come into my life. I always felt that you would forgive me and it was weak of me to take advantage of your forgivness.
I want to provide for my famimly.
I have bills and am about to loose it all. I humbley beg of you to answer my prayers. I have so many people depending on me and I can not let them down.
I truley want to be a man of GOD. Please help me sin no more. Please help me. I need your blessings.
solemn heart and in need of your intercession. I pray that the cancer that has come into my mom’s life soon fades into a quick remission. I believe in your capacity for miracles, and ask for this on my mom’s behalf. As we grow older, I know we become closer to the day you accept us back into your kingdom.
I ask that you delay that holy union with my mom if it be your will. I ask that you grant my mom and our family this miracle through your love and compassion.
I also want to say a prayer for all the other people on this site praying for the same or similar miracle. Help us understand and accept your will.
Here we have a huge collection of Holiday prayers for Christmas and Thanksgiving. There are also prayers for baptism and birthdays listed below.
Look to the sidebar for links for prayers for more special days.
Christmas Prayers
Glory On God, In The Highest
Almighty God, eternal Father, I thank Thee
That Thou didst so love the world
As to give Thine only begotten Son,
That whosoever believeth in Him
Should not perish,
But have everlasting life.
I thank Thee for the manifestation
Of the Son of God in the flesh.
I thank Thee that he is not only
The Savior of the world, but also my Savior.
I thank Thee that Thou hast given
Me part in the great blessings which
Thy Son has brought into the world
As the Savior of men.
Grant unto me now the precious
Gift of faith whereby I may know
That the Son of God is come,
That I may have part in His redemption.
I thank Thee, O blessed Jesus,
That Thou didst take upon Thyself
The nature of sinful man;
That Thou didst make a full satisfaction
For all my sins, and didst reconcile me to the Father.
I thank Thee for the great joy which Thy coming
Into the world has brought to mankind.
O blessed Jesus, I thank Thee
That Thou didst become a little child,
So that we might become children of God.
I pray that Thou mayest also be born
In my poor heart.
Grant me a childlike faith
And unite me with Thyself by the power of Thy grace.
Let the Sun of Righteousness arise in my soul,
With healings in His wings.
Make me a true child of God,
And an heir of life eternal.
O Lord God, let the glad
Tidings of salvation be diffused
Throughout the whole world.
Hasten the time when the knowledge of
Jesus shall cover the whole earth.
O bless Thy people this day.
Bless all, great and small, who now rejoice
In the birth of Jesus.
Help all to receive the newborn
King with open hearts, and to join
In the song of the angels:
“Glory to God in the highest;
Peace on earth, good will to men.”
All of which I ask for His name’s sake.
Amen!
Peace Within
May today there be Peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love
That has been given you.
May you be content knowing that you are a child of God!
Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul
The freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us!
Thanksgiving Psalms from the Dead Sea Scrolls
Songs of Thanksgiving
I will praise Thy works
With songs of thanksgiving,
Continually, from period to period,
In the circuits of the day, and in its fixed order;
With the coming of light from its source
And at the turn of evening and the outgoing of light
At the outgoing of darkness and the coming in of day,
Continually, in all the generations of time.
I am grateful, Heavenly Father,
For Thou hast raised me to an eternal height
And I walk in the wonders of the plain.
Thou gavest me guidance
To reach thine eternal company
From the depths of the earth.
Thou hast purified my body
To join the army of the angels of the earth
And my spirit to reach
The congregation of the heavenly angels.
Thou gavest man eternity
To praise at dawn and dusk
Thy works and wonders
In joyful song.
I thank Thee, Heavenly Father,
Because Thou hast put me
At a source of running streams,
At a living spring in a land of drought,
Watering an eternal garden of wonders,
The Tree of Life, mystery of mysteries,
Growing everlasting branches for eternal planting
To sink their roots into the stream of life
From an eternal source.
And Thou, Heavenly Father,
Protect their fruits
With the angels of the day
And of the night
And with flames of Eternal Light burning
Every way.
We Thank Thee, Jesus
O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.
He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Be Thou exalted,
O God, above the heavens: and Thy glory above all the earth. Amen!
For what we have received, O Lord, we are devoutly thankful. May it be health to our body,
as Thy presence is health to our souls. Amen!
Thou hast been very good to us, O Lord, through all our lives, and these are only the
latest of countless bounties. To Thee be thanksgiving and glory, world without end. Amen!
Lord, we thank Thee for this meal. We will again set about our tasks; and may it be with
the renewed sense of Thy loving presence and tender care. Amen!
We thank Thee, Jesus, our bountiful Provider, for what Thou hast given us.
As Thou hast fed us here, continue to feed us, we pray Thee, with the Bread of Life. Amen!
Read Christmas Bible Verses
“And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
Almighty God, my Heavenly Father,
I thank Thee that thou hast spared me to see the light
Of this interesting day. Frtom early childhood to this
Moment Thou hast watched over me and preserved me.
Help me this day to remember Thy love and mercy.
Thy goodness has ever been new unto me.
In all times and seasons, in joy
And in sorrow, Thou hast always been the
Same gracious Father unto me. All my wants
Have been supplied. Help me now to be devoutly
Thankful, and truly to love Thee. May Thy loving
Kindness draw my heart ever nearer to Thee. Remind me
This day of the rapid flight of time, and so teach
Me to number my days that I may apply my heart unto wisdom.
Help me to remember that soon the days and years of this life
Will be over. Help me so to live that when life’s end comes
I may render my account to Thee with joy, and not with grief.
Lord, abide with me. Comfort me when in sorrow, and help
Me to be thankful when in prosperity. Blessed Savior,
Who art the Way, the Truth and the Life, help me to
Love and serve Thee, that I may after this short life
Be fit for Life Everlasting, for Thy name’s sake. Amen!
Anniversary of Baptisms
Gracious God and Father, I thank Thee
This day that I was early made a member of Thy kingdom
By the holy sacrament of baptism. I thank Thee that I am
Not my own, but belong to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ,
Who has made full satisfaction for all my sins.
I thank Thee that before I could know Thee, I was brought to
Thee in holy baptism, and that now I am in the covenant of grace.
I thank Thee for the promises given to those thus brought to Thee.
Help me to realize and renew the promises made in my behalf
At my baptism, and to confirm them by a holy life.
Grant unto me ever the renewal of the Holy Ghost, and the
Forgiveness of sins, so that I may live unto Thee,
And not unto the world.
Ever guide my steps, that I may not wander away from Thee.
I thank Thee, o Father, for the great blessings which I enjoy
As a member of the Church. Sanctify unto me the means of
Grace, that I may be fitted for Thy service here, and for
Thy glory hereafter. Guide me, O God, through this life,
And bring me at last into Thy glorious kingdom in Heaven
in Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
Lord we thank you for our family gathered here today in celebration of this marriage and the love that unites us. Bless us all and the food that we are about to share with the Bride and Groom in their first meal together as Husband and Wife. Grant that this meal enrich us with wisdom andlaughter enough so that it’s memory will last for the rest of our life.
As food nourishes the Body, so does lovenourish the soul. Let their love for each other be a seal upon their hearts. We ask that you would take this couple into your hands.Guide them, O God, as they become a family, as they each change through the years. We thank you for the love, guidance and support of all the important people in their lives,their parents, family and friends.
Bless Jim and Erin as they begin their journey down the road of life together. May they always be as keenly aware of Your presence and rich in Your blessings.
It is a good question. We don’t often here about “sloth” in our every day lives. Here is a brief run down of the seven deadly sins defined in a way we can all understand.
1. Lust
Normally, the first idea which comes to mind with lust is the act of sex. It is not uncommon for the idea of forbidden sexual activity to surface upon hearing the word lust. However, lust does not center around sensual pleasures.
Lust is an intense desire.
Lust is an unquenchable thirst. It is something that burns inside and has the potential to consume a person. Lust may show itself reaching for food, power, money, or any other thing an individuals heart may desire.
Do not lust in your heart for her beauty,
and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes. Proverbs 6:25 NET
2. Gluttony
Usually, the first idea which accompanies the word gluttony is that of cramming food down ones throat. When someone is being considered a glutton, it is often on the basis of them over eating. When boiled down to its core:
Gluttony is simply an over consumption.
The sin of drunkenness is often associated with the sin of gluttony. The principal in action is that of an over consumption. Drunkenness is a result of too much alcohol. As the hyper indulgence of alcohol is defined by drunkenness, so is the hyper indulgence of food defined by gluttony.
Do not spend time among drunkards,
among those who eat too much meat,
because drunkards and gluttons become impoverished,
and drowsiness clothes them with rags. Proverbs 23:20-21 NET
3. Greed
Green dollar signs flash in front of the eyes of a greedy person. This is the common mental image concerning greed, someone who desires more money than they need. While this idea is accurate, there is something that separates this intense desire for more from the sins of lust or gluttony.
Greed is focused on obtaining material wealth or objects.
Sometimes, greed is evidenced by a questionable choice. Committing other sins in order to obtain a material object displays the greed which exists inside a person.
My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they do not put them into practice. With their mouths they express devotion, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain. Ezekiel 33:31 NIV
4. Sloth
A sloth is a slow, lethargic animal. It lays around, eats, and sleeps. It seems to accomplish nothing. So too does this sin of sloth relate to a persons problem with laziness. Throughout Christian history, sloth has referred to a spiritual laziness which rejects the free gift of Gods grace and salvation. However, this understanding plays off of the biblical idea of sloth and sluggishness.
Sloth is a laziness, an indifference, an attitude lacking motivation.
Biblically, sloth gives way to the downfall, or ruin, of a person. Because of their sloth (laziness or sluggishness), a person must go without their needed desires. Instead of a focus on spiritual aspects, sloth throughout Scripture deals with the physical side of life. The primary focus is on choosing to stay diligent concerning physical tasks which arise throughout life.
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
observe its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
overseer, or ruler,
yet it prepares its food in the summer;
it gathers at the harvest what it will eat.
How long, you sluggard, will you lie there?
When will you rise from your sleep?
A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to relax,
and your poverty will come like a robber,
and your need like an armed man. Proverbs 6:6-11 NET
5. Wrath
Wrath brings a thought of someone with a red hot face, screaming out of control. The common thought of wrath is that it is simply a heightened form of anger. This is both true and false.
Wrath is anger which seeks vengeance beyond an offense.
Anger is separate from wrath. Whereas anger may be an acceptable emotion, wrath is defined by the desired actions accompanying that emotion. Wrath seeks retaliation above what is just. Wrath doesnt intend to get even; it goes far beyond what is reasonable.
When they heard this, all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage (wrath). They got up, forced him out of the town, and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they could throw him down the cliff. Luke 4:28-29 NET
6. Envy
Envy may bring a mental picture of a person daydreaming about being someone else. It is a feeling of resentment or discontentment which arouses from another individuals possessions or qualities.
Envy desires what someone else has.
Jealousy, that unhappy feeling connected to seeing someone else succeed, is closely connected to envy. However, envy is something separate from jealousy. Envy desires to obtain that object of adoration which causes a jealous feeling. It covets something, and devises a way to obtain it.
You shall not covet your neighbors house. You shall not covet your neighbors wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that belongs to your neighbor. Exodus 20:17 NET
7. Pride
Pride is the hardest of the seven deadly sins to pinpoint. It is easy to spot a prideful and arrogant person who walks with their chin up, chest puffed out, and without regard for others who are worth less than they are.
Pride lifts oneself up above all others, including God.
Pride is considered by some to be the chief sin. It is thought by some to be the dysfunction that causes and leads to all other sin.
As an individual believes that they are the highest authority, that they are the best performer, or that they are untouchable, then they have dismissed God and His higher power above them. These thoughts of pride show themselves in disregard for the rest of Gods creation, Gods people, and their abilities.
The pride of your heart has deceived you,
you who live in the clefts of the rocks
and make your home on the heights,
you who say to yourself,
Who can bring me down to the ground?
Though you soar like the eagle
and make your nest among the stars,
from there I will bring you down,
declares the Lord. Obadiah 1:3-4 NIV
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My daughter has not spoken to me in nearly 2 years. Please Blessed Mother, ask our Lord to help her forgive me. I have only wanted to be a good Dad to her, but there were times growing up when my anger showed. Please help her remember the good times we had as a family. Please let her know that I care about her very much and that I miss her.
Please take away the anger that she has to be and allow her to see me as a father who really does love her. Please give me the grace to remain patient, but please Lord, let this trial not be longer than it needs to be. I ask you , Blessed Mother, to ask your son to grant her success with her studies and to forgive me. I miss her so much.
My children and I are in need of prayers in order that we not become homeless.
I’m also a single mother, unable to find a job, and without support. Family members wish not to help and I pray that despite circumstances, my children and I will have a roof over our head & be safe, have food on the table, be able to pay bills, stay in good health, forgive others, and be in good spirits.
In order to give back, I also need prayers that I can be of position to assist those in need.
Thank you for reading my requests and your prayers.
Heavenly father,have mercy on me and thank you for giving me the opportunity to post this request. my boyfriend stayed together for almost four years,and we have a baby boy , i loved him with all my heart and wanted to spend the rest of my life with him.but suddenly things turned sour between us where i felt like darkness was surrounding us.
we started arguing and everything became a mess. he left me with his son and never came back. people keep accusing me and telling him bad things about me. i am feeling so hurt. i know that he still loves me and wants to spend the rest of his life with me, oh lord i pray for your miracle in his life , turn a light into his heart and change him.what ever it is that is holding him back from me and our son.
by the power of your holy spirit i ask lord that you help hom find his way out and back in my arms. in Jesus name amen
College has not been easy. I feel like I’ve been in the parked position, because I am finishing my science major, while also discerning a call to the priesthood or religious life. And because my grades have not been outstanding, I find it to be unlikely to continue on to become a veterinarian.
I pray that the Lord would help me and anyone else in college who is struggling to keep their grades up and working part-time to find the rest and resources to do well in school, graduate, find help for our personal problems, and make the right decision as to what the Lord is calling each of us to do. Thank you for your prayers and God bless.
I feel so broken, so sad, so alone…I have tried for so long but nothing works for me, it always ends up blowing up in my face. Father I ask why me, why you turned away from me. Everything in my life is crumbling and I don’t have the strength to pick up the pieces anymore.
I am so tired of feeling this way father, I am so tired of all the pain, all the heartache, life is not worth living if it is only to be filled with such sadness such heaviness of heart and I can’t understand why you stay silent oh my God. Rise up Lord and take control of my situation, I know that you see me, you hear me and you know what I am going through because your word says so.
So please do not be silent anymore Lord, do not stand by and watch as I gradually wither away like a flower in the desert, instead rise up oh Lord and answer my prayer, rise up Lord and change my story, give me these things that I ask of you and Lord I will be forever grateful and mindful of your help and I will praise your name all the days of my life.
In all Lord let your will be done, and give me the strength to accept it.
Tonight I beg you to remove the pain I feel everyday. I want to walk and wake up everyday with peace. I want to move on. Be Happy.Not feeling guilty for moving on. I need your strength Father. I know my husband is celebrating his life in heaven. I feel protected by him everyday. Sometimes I can’t understand Why I am going thru this. 26 years old and I faced the worst anyone can go through. My husband served the army and protected us from our enemy lines.. Please forgive him for his sins. Forgive me for my sins. Give me the strength Lord to wake up everyday with a reason to live. Please Father I beg you to remove any suicidal thoughts. Give me happiness Lord.Give me Acceptance. In the name of our Father, AMEN
If we look around in life, we can certainly find many things to worry about, so any Bible verses about worry are helpful for us to learn about avoiding worry and stress.
When we examine Scriptures about worry, we find that much of our stress in life is not necessary and only makes our life harder.
If we find ourselves worrying about things, what should we do? How do we reduce worry in our life? God has provided answers to these questions in his word. We have gathered 20 important Bible quotes that are relevant to worry for your use. Some of these verses are instructions, others provide comfort.
20 Bible Verses about Worry
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“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
[English Standard Version, Matthew 6:25-34]
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“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
[Matthew 11:28-30]
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“But the Lord answered her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
[Luke 10:41-42]
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“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
[Jeremiah 17:7-8]
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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
[Philippians 4:6-7]
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“Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.””
[Isaiah 35:4]
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“It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.”
[Psalms 127:2]
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“But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.” Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.””
[1 Samuel 1:15-17]
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“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.”
[Proverbs 12:25]
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“So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?””
[Hebrews 13:6]
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“And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches.”
[2 Corinthians 11:28]
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“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,”
[1 Peter 3:14]
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“As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”
[Matthew 13:22]
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“Moreover, he said to me, Son of man, behold, I will break the supply of bread in Jerusalem. They shall eat bread by weight and with anxiety, and they shall drink water by measure and in dismay.”
[Ezekiel 4:16]
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“And say to the people of the land, Thus says the Lord GOD concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem in the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread with anxiety, and drink water in dismay. In this way her land will be stripped of all it contains, on account of the violence of all those who dwell in it.”
[Ezekiel 12:19]
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“When you depart from me today, you will meet two men by Rachel’s tomb in the territory of Benjamin at Zelzah, and they will say to you, ‘The donkeys that you went to seek are found, and now your father has ceased to care about the donkeys and is anxious about you, saying, “What shall I do about my son?”‘”
[1 Samuel 10:2]
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“And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.”
[Mark 13:11]
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“I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife, and his interests are divided. And the unmarried or betrothed woman is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit. But the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband.”
[1 Corinthians 7:33-35]
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“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
[1 John 4:18]
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“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
[1 Peter 5:6-7]
In all these Bible verses about worry, my favorite is Matthew 6:25-34, where we are told that we should not worry about our life, our clothing, our food, or any necessities for living.
Though the unbelieving world lives a life of constant worry, this should not be the life of the Christian. Too much worry about the things of this world can choke God’s influence in our life.
These Bible verses about worry tell us that God cares for us and loves us, so we should give all of our worries to him. We need to trust him to help us and provide us with support as he has promised throughout the Scriptures. And the apostle Paul tells us not to be anxious, but to pray to God with our requests so we can rest in peace.
If so, you can probably agree that it is one of the most precious things to hear. Children have an innocent faith about them and if they are praying about something, theyre usually praying right from the bottom of their heart speaking to God with childlike faith.
If youre wondering how to teach your children about prayer, I commend you for your desire to teach such an important principle to your children.
Prayer is a powerful tool and if taught to children while they are young, its likely that they will pray throughout their whole lives.
Here are some practical ways to teach your children about prayer…
Lead by Example:
Children will learn a great deal about prayer as they hear you pray. Pray in the morning, before meals, during family time, when someone is ill, at bedtime, or anytime for that matter!
As you boldly declare your faith in prayer to God, your children will be more apt to want to follow in your footsteps. They may even add to your prayers spontaneously.
Promote Talking:
Children might be apprehensive if they hear formal prayers and wonder if they could pray so eloquent.
Teach your children that praying simply means talking to God. Just like they would talk to their teacher, parent, or friend, they can talk to God. Let them know that there is really no right or wrong way to talk to God; they can simply share their feelings, thoughts, and concerns.
Read Bible stories together:
There are plenty of times that Jesus or others in the Bible prayed to God. Read Bible stories with your children as often as you can, as they will get to learn more about God and hear how men prayed to God back in the ancient days.
There are many Bible story books available to choose from. There are also childrens prayer books you could purchase and read together.
Write out some prayers:
If your child is struggling with an issue such as fear or ill health, write out some prayers to God that he or she can pray on occasion. I know one child who taped a piece of paper to her wall by her bed that had prayers written on it. She prayed those prayers every night before going to sleep.
Let your children know that they dont have to pray word for word, but to use the prayers as a guide. You dont want them to think that their doing it wrong.
Remind them of answered prayers:
If you and your children have prayed about something and that prayer was answered, let them know.
If you prayed for Aunt Susie to recover from the flu in record time and she did, celebrate the answered prayer with your children. This will act as a faith builder for them and theyll be more apt to pray in the future.
Give them a prayer journal:
Prayer journaling is a great way for your children to learn how to pray. Purchase or make a prayer journal out of a notebook and give it to your child. Tell him to write down prayers, as well as thoughts and feelings. Encourage him to make a note when a prayer has been answered.
This will help him to build his faith and express his feelings and desires to God.
Go through the Lords Prayer:
Matthew 6:9-13 is known as the Lords Prayer. Take your children through this prayer and discuss how Jesus prayed and how they can use the same type of prayer as an example while they pray.
The Lords Prayer can teach them to:
“Honor God
Ask God for daily needs to be met
Ask for forgiveness for sins
Promote protection from evil
Be thankful”
[Matthew 6:9-13]
Have regular family prayer time:
Im sure youve heard the saying, A family that prays together stays together. Praying as a family is advantageous in various ways. There is a bond that is formed as people pray together and you can share that as a family.
Your children will come to love family prayer time, as there is much love and devotion during that time. Pray for each other, friends, the Body of Christ, the hurt, lost, lonely, afflicted, and so on. Commit to regular family prayer time and know that your prayers are powerful and changing lives.
Teaching your children to pray is a wonderful act of love and service. The power of prayer is remarkable and to instill that to your children is a worthwhile goal. It doesnt matter how old your children are now; you can begin teaching them about prayer today.
As you esteem prayer in your house, your children will come to understand that prayer is simply a part of life and be more apt to pray now and later in life.
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Did you know that prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the world?
Many men and women will attest to the fact that their prayers changed lives, saved lives, moved mountains, upheld faith, got them through tough times, and so much more. Here are some great reasons to pray every day.
1. Prayer Protects Us
1 Timothy 2:1-2 admonishes people to pray for everyone who is in authority so that life can be lived peacefully and quietly in holiness and godliness. If you pray protection over yourself, your family, and others, the angels and protective forces surround and protect you from harm. This is one powerful reason to pray.
2 Chronicles 7:14 tells states that if people would humble themselves, pray, and turn from sin, God will hear them, forgive their sins, and heal the land. Prayer changes circumstances, people, and the spiritual state of the land.
Revivals have occurred due to much prayer!
3. Prayer Keeps You In the Will of God
Many people wonder from time to time if they are doing things that are Gods will. They may be faced with a tough decision or want to begin a new adventure and wonder what God wants them to do.
Praying about such issues will help you to get and stay in the will of God. As you pray, be sure to listen to the still, small voice within your spirit for direction and guidance.
4. Prayer draws you closer to God
Im sure you want to feel very close to God and praying can help you draw very close indeed. Just like spending time with a friend enhances your friendship, spending time with God greatly enhances your relationship. The more time you spend, the more acquainted and intimate you can become.
Commit to regular time to converse.
5. Prayer enhances your happiness level
Studies reveal that people who pray regularly experience less stress and tend to feel happier. The ability to let God know your thoughts, feelings, fears, and requests for yourself and others is a great stress reliever and faith builder.
Youll simply feel happier as well!
6. Prayer gives you hope
Sometimes life can throw some pretty awful things your way and you might be tempted to lose heart or give up on your hopes or dreams. Prayer is your answer to hopelessness.
Praying people hope even though they cant see with their physical eyes the solution or miracle, they believe prayers can be answered. When youre at your wits end and dont know what to do, pray. When youve run into the brick wall time and time again, pray and hope. Never lose hope.
I think we can all admit that sometimes we can become selfish and forget about the well-being of others. We can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget, neglect prayer time, and end up feeling burned out. If you take time for regular prayer, youll be reminded that life isnt all about you.
Life is about all of humanity and to only think about yourself can be selfish. Make a commitment to pray consistently and let your carnality be replaced by your spiritual nature.
8. Prayer heals
Prayer not only brings about physical healings, but also emotional healings. James 5:15 states: The prayer of faith will save the one who is sick and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. There are many instances in the Bible where men, women, and children were healed.
Prayers for the sick ought to be prayed daily, as there really is power in such prayers.
Just like healthy food gives your physical body nourishment and strength, prayer and reading the Word of God nourishes your spiritual nature. As you converse with God in prayer, you are drawing strength from Him and those you pray for are receiving strength as well.
Philippians 4:6-7 admonishes us to pray to God with issues, problems, and concerns and God will see to it that peace comes to you so you can rest knowing that the power of prayer works.
The Holy Spirit is able to give you supernatural peace even in the toughest of times. Take your heartaches, fears, and biggest concerns to God in prayer.
If you have been wondering if you should pray or take more time for prayer, the answer is a resounding yes!
