Psalm 51, is the first of 18 Psalms bearing the name of David i.e. are called the Royal Psalms. Eight of them are like this, taken from his events of his life. This one's about when the prophet Nathan came to him after he had committed adultery with Uriah's wife BathSheba.(see 2 Samuel 12) 14, … Continue reading Psalm 51, a Royal Psalm as a powerful prayer
Prayer# 101 — Thou art the Son of God
Nathanael answered, and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God (su ei o uio tou qeou).; for thou art the King of Israel. [John] Whether Nathanael witnessed Jesus being baptised by John the Baptist or not, is unknown and Philip implies that Nathanael was not there. [Matthew 3:16] And Jesus, baptized,went up … Continue reading Prayer# 101 — Thou art the Son of God
Most Powerful Prayers, #99 Battered down Psalm 35
The Scene: The Psalmist, sick & weary i.e. battered down, complains of Enemies and Friends who have become traitors. Psalms xxxv: 10 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up , that I may requite them. 11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers, #99 Battered down Psalm 35
Most Powerful Prayers #96 You Send Me
Lazarus lives in the little village of Bethany that is about two miles or 3k east of Jerusalem. Bethany is on the map at right as the purple arrow and Jerusalem is the salmon circle. The Dead Sea through the desert is marked in red. Bethany is now called Al-Eizariya on what is designated as … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers #96 You Send Me
Most Powerful Prayers # 86 – Wash me Clean
Psalm 51. (Directions) For the choir director: This is a psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan knows it. And David sings unto the Lord 1 Have mercy on me, O Lord, with your unfailing love. with your great … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers # 86 – Wash me Clean
Most Powerful Prayers # 84 – Falling Asleep
Acts 7: 59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord , and mocking Stephen by saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And so he, Stephen, knelt down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. ...and so we too "fall asleep" … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers # 84 – Falling Asleep
Most Powerful Prayers #80, Take this Cup
For the 80th prayer, we jump over Mark chapter 14 and the Mount of Olives, or Gethsemane, the night before the crucifixion. where we find Jesus praying. Mark says that Our Lord and Saviour says: “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert.” 35 Going a little farther … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers #80, Take this Cup
Most Powerful Prayers #78 Doves Cry
This prayer is based on the thanks from King Hezekiah, King David's heir, who had been very ill & was stricken with a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and told him, “This is what the Lord says, ‘Give instructions to your household, for you are about to die; you will not get … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers #78 Doves Cry
Most Powerful Prayers #69, Prayer
One day, Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said “LORD, teach us to pray, just as John the Baptist, taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1 Amplified. And the Lord gave him our Prayer. Same chapter, different verse, 9, repeating that very idea from the Man Himself. So I … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers #69, Prayer
Most Powerful Prayers, #68 Unlimited
14 For this reason I fall on my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its true name. 16 I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, 17 and I pray that Christ will make his … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers, #68 Unlimited
In my anguish... 