Tag Archives: Jeremiah

A Prayer When Afraid

Did you ever notice that the words “Don’t be afraid” are spoken when you are most afraid? In Mark 4, a storm arises while Jesus and his disciples are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee. His disciples are … Continue reading

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Prayer Combat Inspection

When I was in the Army, I struggled at times with PCI, Pre-Combat Inspection.  PCI meant that I would review a packing list with the training or the deployment to discern whether I had the required equipment.  I would also … Continue reading

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Prayer as Response to God

Prayer may be a response to God. When we pray, we may attribute a recent event in our lives to the providence or the judgment of God. When we thank God for food, or a new job, or an answer … Continue reading

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Praying Praise

“There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might” (Jeremiah 10:6). Prayers of praise celebrate the power and wonder of God, the Creator and Savior. We often request when we pray, and … Continue reading

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The Impact of Emotion on Prayer

Environment and emotions sometimes shape our prayers as much as a desire to please God. At a gathering of charged-up believers, our prayers may resound with joy and assurance of victory. When a child dies or another interview fails to … Continue reading

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Praying for Relief

My life has been packed with travel, learning, teaching, and prayer in recent weeks. I have spoken to groups in Georgia, Tennessee, and Washington (the state). I’ve had a physical fitness test within three weeks of oral surgery (I do … Continue reading

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A Prayer Regretting the Day of One’s Birth

In Jeremiah 20, Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, prays words that bring Job’s lament in Job 3 to mind. Job, who had lost almost everything, regretted the day that he had been born. Jeremiah prays his similar regret in even more … Continue reading

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Praying With Awareness of Bearing God’s Name

Names often carry great significance in the Bible. Jeremiah’s prayers in chapters 14 and 15 illustrate this phenomenon. The prophet addresses God with descriptive names and terms that convey traits of the Lord as well as the faith and doubts … Continue reading

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Prayer That Asks, “God, Don’t You See What Is Happening?”

Sometimes leaders who pray may want to ask, “Where are you, God? Why do you tolerate injustice?” Jeremiah, proclaiming that God would punish Israel by means of pagan nations, encountered bitter opposition. Even his own relatives conspired against him, and … Continue reading

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Praying with Fear for Faith

Every believer faces a moment of doubt. Most preachers will encounter opponents and wonder wonder, “Are they right?” The prophet Jeremiah was no exception. Jeremiah proclaimed God’s will and God’s intention, but he also prayed for his people. He proclaimed … Continue reading

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