This document provides guidance on prayer and fasting. It outlines that prayer has always been part of God's plan and explains why we should pray, including that it is a commandment, essential for salvation, and how it allows us to express worship and thankfulness. It also lists what we should pray for, such as forgiveness, strength, blessings for others, and help from the Holy Ghost. Fasting should accompany prayer to aid spiritual growth and bring blessings. When praying, we should do so to God in Jesus' name, sincerely and obediently to receive answers.
The document discusses the oath and covenant of the Melchizedek Priesthood. It begins by stating that receiving the priesthood is done by oath and covenant, and honoring the covenant means accepting the responsibilities that come with it. It then provides supporting statements that define a covenant as a solemn agreement between two parties, and that oaths are sworn affirmations to keep promises. It outlines that in accepting the priesthood covenant, a man promises to receive the priesthood and magnify his callings in it. Righteousness is the key to priesthood power and eternal life, as the faithful who fulfill the covenant gain eternal life.
July 30, 2017 MIDYEAR CHECK AND EVALUATION OF YOUR 2017 GOALSCatherine Lirio
The document discusses having clear, specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound goals for 2017 that are spirit-inspired. It recommends having goals for financial, physical health, relationships, skills and spiritual growth, including soul-winning. It emphasizes having discipline and commitment to accomplish goals, connecting time and resources to goals, reciting goals weekly, and monthly evaluations with a mentor, while relying on God's spirit for success. The overall message is that goals help one progress, excel and bear fruit for God's glory.
The document discusses how God is in charge and in control of everything. It provides several biblical examples to support this, including passages from Psalms, Job, Deuteronomy, and 1 Peter that affirm God as the creator and ruler over all. The document urges reading God's word and praying to him for instruction and direction, as many biblical figures like Solomon and Jesus did. While God is ultimately in control, he also allows for free will and gives clear guidelines for how to live within his boundaries.
The document provides a daily prayer message and requests for prayer. It begins with a Bible verse and message about ceasing anger and wrath. It includes prayers for protection, guidance, and blessings for Pastor Rajiv and the Nations Assembly of Intercessors ministry. It lists over 50 critical health needs and requests for prayer and miracles. It provides a prayer matrix for the week with names and regions to pray for. It closes with encouragement to pray for healing and restoration for those listed and calls the reader to keep unity with God and seek the lost.
The document provides guidance on receiving and being filled with the Holy Spirit. It discusses [1] recognizing Satan's influence and the need to renounce him, [2] accepting Christ as Lord through baptism and prayer, and [3] experiencing the fruits of the Spirit through living a Spirit-filled life marked by love, joy, peace and other virtues. The document encourages believers to continually seek being filled with the Holy Spirit in order to overcome sin and bear good spiritual fruit.
1. Alma the Younger experienced a profound spiritual rebirth after an angel appeared and chastised him for his wickedness. He declared that he had been "redeemed of the Lord" and "born of the Spirit."
2. True conversion involves being born again through faith, repentance, baptism by water and fire, and receiving the Holy Ghost. It is a process of becoming sanctified and pure through obedience to God's commandments.
3. Sanctification is a state of saintliness attained by conforming to gospel laws and ordinances, allowing one's will to be swallowed up in God's will. It involves overcoming all sin and bringing everything into subjection to Christ.
Jesus was teaching us how to pray vol 2GLENN PEASE
This is vol. 2 of Jesus teaching us how to pray. There is still more to come, but vol. 3 will be the end. We could go on for much more for this is a universal subject.
Kingdom Principles Of Financial Increase by Dr. Nasir K. SiddikiKaturi Susmitha
God wants believers to prosper financially. It is God's will for His people to be prosperous on Earth as believers are in Heaven, where there is no poverty or lack. The Bible reveals that God takes pleasure in the prosperity of His people. Believers must firmly grasp that prosperity is God's will by knowing and standing on relevant scriptures, and refusing to accept poverty, which does not align with God's plans for abundance and provision.
The document discusses the oath and covenant of the Melchizedek Priesthood. It begins by stating that receiving the priesthood is done by oath and covenant, and honoring the covenant means accepting the responsibilities that come with it. It then provides supporting statements that define a covenant as a solemn agreement between two parties, and that oaths are sworn affirmations to keep promises. It outlines that in accepting the priesthood covenant, a man promises to receive the priesthood and magnify his callings in it. Righteousness is the key to priesthood power and eternal life, as the faithful who fulfill the covenant gain eternal life.
July 30, 2017 MIDYEAR CHECK AND EVALUATION OF YOUR 2017 GOALSCatherine Lirio
The document discusses having clear, specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound goals for 2017 that are spirit-inspired. It recommends having goals for financial, physical health, relationships, skills and spiritual growth, including soul-winning. It emphasizes having discipline and commitment to accomplish goals, connecting time and resources to goals, reciting goals weekly, and monthly evaluations with a mentor, while relying on God's spirit for success. The overall message is that goals help one progress, excel and bear fruit for God's glory.
The document discusses how God is in charge and in control of everything. It provides several biblical examples to support this, including passages from Psalms, Job, Deuteronomy, and 1 Peter that affirm God as the creator and ruler over all. The document urges reading God's word and praying to him for instruction and direction, as many biblical figures like Solomon and Jesus did. While God is ultimately in control, he also allows for free will and gives clear guidelines for how to live within his boundaries.
The document provides a daily prayer message and requests for prayer. It begins with a Bible verse and message about ceasing anger and wrath. It includes prayers for protection, guidance, and blessings for Pastor Rajiv and the Nations Assembly of Intercessors ministry. It lists over 50 critical health needs and requests for prayer and miracles. It provides a prayer matrix for the week with names and regions to pray for. It closes with encouragement to pray for healing and restoration for those listed and calls the reader to keep unity with God and seek the lost.
The document provides guidance on receiving and being filled with the Holy Spirit. It discusses [1] recognizing Satan's influence and the need to renounce him, [2] accepting Christ as Lord through baptism and prayer, and [3] experiencing the fruits of the Spirit through living a Spirit-filled life marked by love, joy, peace and other virtues. The document encourages believers to continually seek being filled with the Holy Spirit in order to overcome sin and bear good spiritual fruit.
1. Alma the Younger experienced a profound spiritual rebirth after an angel appeared and chastised him for his wickedness. He declared that he had been "redeemed of the Lord" and "born of the Spirit."
2. True conversion involves being born again through faith, repentance, baptism by water and fire, and receiving the Holy Ghost. It is a process of becoming sanctified and pure through obedience to God's commandments.
3. Sanctification is a state of saintliness attained by conforming to gospel laws and ordinances, allowing one's will to be swallowed up in God's will. It involves overcoming all sin and bringing everything into subjection to Christ.
Jesus was teaching us how to pray vol 2GLENN PEASE
This is vol. 2 of Jesus teaching us how to pray. There is still more to come, but vol. 3 will be the end. We could go on for much more for this is a universal subject.
Kingdom Principles Of Financial Increase by Dr. Nasir K. SiddikiKaturi Susmitha
God wants believers to prosper financially. It is God's will for His people to be prosperous on Earth as believers are in Heaven, where there is no poverty or lack. The Bible reveals that God takes pleasure in the prosperity of His people. Believers must firmly grasp that prosperity is God's will by knowing and standing on relevant scriptures, and refusing to accept poverty, which does not align with God's plans for abundance and provision.
No, the church aims to be intergenerational, welcoming all ages. While it hopes to effectively engage with younger demographics in the local area, the vision is for the whole church community to minister to one another across generations.
The document discusses the Feast of Epiphany, which celebrates God revealing himself as human in Jesus Christ. It centers around the visit of the Magi, guided by Scripture and a star, finding and worshiping Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Through Jesus' incarnation and the preaching of his word to all nations, God manifests himself and calls people out of darkness into his light. The feast emphasizes how Christ reveals God to the world through his physical presence and the proclamation of the gospel in the church.
This document provides discussion questions about biblical giving from a study on the topic. It asks the reader to consider how they can apply what they've learned, including whether their priorities seem aligned with God based on how they spend and give money. The reader is prompted to look closer at their giving habits and whether they give to God first or from what's left over. Finally, the document examines passages about giving from the Bible and asks how giving money can bring cheer instead of being a burden, and how generosity can widen God's influence.
This document contains a collection of short passages and notes on various topics related to wisdom and faith. Some of the main ideas discussed include:
1. The fear of God is said to be the beginning of wisdom and can only be produced by reading God's word.
2. Children should be taught the fear of God from a young age as it brings life and keeps one from evil.
3. Those who fear God will receive healing and tread down enemies, and their holiness will be perfected.
4. When dark times come, one should not try to lighten their own darkness but know that God is the source of light and will enlighten the darkness.
5. Whatever someone
This document provides an introduction and summary of quotes from Dr. David O. Oyedepo's "Wisdom Diary on Prosperity". It outlines publishing information and copyright details. It then provides a brief introduction to the quotes, describing them as faith-building, success-motivating words from Dr. Oyedepo's heart and spiritual understanding gained over many years of ministry experience. The document encourages the reader to meditate on the quotes and scriptures to transform their life.
This document provides instructions for a Theocratic Ministry School review covering assignments from July 4 through August 29, 2011. It includes the questions that will be asked in the review based on referenced scriptures and publications. The school overseer is instructed to select an approved reader to read the cited scriptures and ask the questions, focusing on highlighting the value of the material studied over the past two months. The review should not exceed 20 minutes.
This document provides information about membership at Victory Christian Center. It outlines the church's purpose of reaching people with the message of Jesus so they can become devoted followers. It describes various ministries including weekend services, small groups, and the Growth Track program. It encourages members to join the Dream Team by using their gifts through various ministry roles. The document discusses the church's statement of faith, including beliefs in the Bible, Jesus Christ, and the need to be born again.
This document provides the lesson plan from a Sunday school class focusing on maintaining a heavenly perspective during stressful times. It includes an overview of the stressful modern world, practical coping tips, and examples from the book of Jeremiah where God promised hope and a future to the Israelites during their exile. God's promises discussed include a righteous king (Jesus), a new covenant, forgiveness of sins, and the Holy Spirit. The lesson closes by listing 10 heavenly blessings, such as wisdom from God, that can help maintain a focus on heaven.
This document discusses the purposes of life according to Pastor Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life. It lists five purposes: 1) Worship, to bring God pleasure; 2) Fellowship, to be part of a family/community; 3) Discipleship, to become like Christ; 4) Ministry, to serve God; 5) Evangelism, to fulfill the mission of spreading the gospel. It encourages living according to God's plan rather than apart from it, and provides a prayer to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
This document provides an inductive Bible study on Romans 1:1-7. It follows 5 steps: urge, observe, interpret, empathize, and apply. The study examines key details in the passage, including that Paul wrote the letter to the Romans to provide grace and peace from God and Jesus Christ. It observes questions like who, what, when, where, why, and how. It interprets the context and does a chain of events analysis. The goal is for readers to empathize with the effort God made to secure grace and peace, and to apply the lesson by following Jesus' example of moral perfection.
The document discusses the essence and marks of the Christian church. It defines the church as a community of believers called by God through faith in Jesus Christ to be his people. The church is also described as having four key characteristics or marks - worship, the preaching of God's word, baptism and communion, and orderly government.
First, there are nine gifts of the Holy Spirit and the are written in the book of Corinthians not Luke.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will”.
This document provides a lesson about humility from the book of Proverbs. It discusses how humility is important in the Bible and encouraged by figures like Moses and Jesus. It then analyzes several passages from Proverbs that discuss humility, including how we should not boast because all gifts come from God, and how acknowledging our dependence on God helps us grow in faith. The document uses these passages to show how pride can lead to dangerous behaviors like cursing parents or feeling self-righteous, while humility is positive and brings blessings.
We examine seven facets to the Spirit. He is one Holy Spirit whose seven facets describe who He is and what He does. As we develop communion and partnership with the Holy Spirit, we receive of who He is and manifest Him for who He is.
This document is a chapter from a book about thankfulness. It discusses 17 facts about the power of having a thankful attitude. Some key points include:
- Thankfulness is more powerful than gifts or talents and determines whether one multiplies their blessings or sees them decrease.
- Choosing to focus on the good things in life leads to feelings of thankfulness. Thankful people focus on blessings rather than problems.
- The thankful are always triumphant, as shown through biblical examples like Ruth and King Ahasuerus expressing gratitude for kindness. The Apostle Paul also frequently expressed thankfulness.
- Maintaining an attitude of thankfulness attracts favor and spiritual blessings into one's life from God.
Slides for a talk given on July 7, 2018 at Blazing Fire Church blazingfire.org. To listen to the talk, go to: https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/the-relational-gospel-russ-fochler/
The document discusses how many people do not receive financial harvests despite giving for years. It explores 31 possible reasons for this, including that some do not truly believe God wants them to prosper, do not respect money, never ask for specific financial blessings, rely on their own abilities instead of God, are unwilling to learn from mentors, refuse to obey basic biblical principles, and more. The author aims to help people understand why financial prosperity is part of God's plan by sharing principles from their own journey and teachings from the Bible.
1. Conditions in the Garden of Eden were different than mortality as Adam and Eve lived in a spiritual state without understanding of good and evil and were in God's presence.
2. Adam and Eve chose to partake of the forbidden fruit to bring about the Fall and usher in mortality, allowing for agency, progression, and God's plan of salvation.
3. The Fall brought significant changes including physical death, labor, separation from God, ability to have children, and introduction of pain and suffering, but was not a sin and was necessary for God's plan.
The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the most important doctrine in the gospel. It allows for mercy through satisfaction of justice. As the Only Begotten Son, Jesus was the only one qualified to perform an infinite Atonement that would overcome both physical and spiritual death for all people, allowing for salvation and resurrection through obedience to God's commands.
No, the church aims to be intergenerational, welcoming all ages. While it hopes to effectively engage with younger demographics in the local area, the vision is for the whole church community to minister to one another across generations.
The document discusses the Feast of Epiphany, which celebrates God revealing himself as human in Jesus Christ. It centers around the visit of the Magi, guided by Scripture and a star, finding and worshiping Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Through Jesus' incarnation and the preaching of his word to all nations, God manifests himself and calls people out of darkness into his light. The feast emphasizes how Christ reveals God to the world through his physical presence and the proclamation of the gospel in the church.
This document provides discussion questions about biblical giving from a study on the topic. It asks the reader to consider how they can apply what they've learned, including whether their priorities seem aligned with God based on how they spend and give money. The reader is prompted to look closer at their giving habits and whether they give to God first or from what's left over. Finally, the document examines passages about giving from the Bible and asks how giving money can bring cheer instead of being a burden, and how generosity can widen God's influence.
This document contains a collection of short passages and notes on various topics related to wisdom and faith. Some of the main ideas discussed include:
1. The fear of God is said to be the beginning of wisdom and can only be produced by reading God's word.
2. Children should be taught the fear of God from a young age as it brings life and keeps one from evil.
3. Those who fear God will receive healing and tread down enemies, and their holiness will be perfected.
4. When dark times come, one should not try to lighten their own darkness but know that God is the source of light and will enlighten the darkness.
5. Whatever someone
This document provides an introduction and summary of quotes from Dr. David O. Oyedepo's "Wisdom Diary on Prosperity". It outlines publishing information and copyright details. It then provides a brief introduction to the quotes, describing them as faith-building, success-motivating words from Dr. Oyedepo's heart and spiritual understanding gained over many years of ministry experience. The document encourages the reader to meditate on the quotes and scriptures to transform their life.
This document provides instructions for a Theocratic Ministry School review covering assignments from July 4 through August 29, 2011. It includes the questions that will be asked in the review based on referenced scriptures and publications. The school overseer is instructed to select an approved reader to read the cited scriptures and ask the questions, focusing on highlighting the value of the material studied over the past two months. The review should not exceed 20 minutes.
This document provides information about membership at Victory Christian Center. It outlines the church's purpose of reaching people with the message of Jesus so they can become devoted followers. It describes various ministries including weekend services, small groups, and the Growth Track program. It encourages members to join the Dream Team by using their gifts through various ministry roles. The document discusses the church's statement of faith, including beliefs in the Bible, Jesus Christ, and the need to be born again.
This document provides the lesson plan from a Sunday school class focusing on maintaining a heavenly perspective during stressful times. It includes an overview of the stressful modern world, practical coping tips, and examples from the book of Jeremiah where God promised hope and a future to the Israelites during their exile. God's promises discussed include a righteous king (Jesus), a new covenant, forgiveness of sins, and the Holy Spirit. The lesson closes by listing 10 heavenly blessings, such as wisdom from God, that can help maintain a focus on heaven.
This document discusses the purposes of life according to Pastor Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life. It lists five purposes: 1) Worship, to bring God pleasure; 2) Fellowship, to be part of a family/community; 3) Discipleship, to become like Christ; 4) Ministry, to serve God; 5) Evangelism, to fulfill the mission of spreading the gospel. It encourages living according to God's plan rather than apart from it, and provides a prayer to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
This document provides an inductive Bible study on Romans 1:1-7. It follows 5 steps: urge, observe, interpret, empathize, and apply. The study examines key details in the passage, including that Paul wrote the letter to the Romans to provide grace and peace from God and Jesus Christ. It observes questions like who, what, when, where, why, and how. It interprets the context and does a chain of events analysis. The goal is for readers to empathize with the effort God made to secure grace and peace, and to apply the lesson by following Jesus' example of moral perfection.
The document discusses the essence and marks of the Christian church. It defines the church as a community of believers called by God through faith in Jesus Christ to be his people. The church is also described as having four key characteristics or marks - worship, the preaching of God's word, baptism and communion, and orderly government.
First, there are nine gifts of the Holy Spirit and the are written in the book of Corinthians not Luke.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will”.
This document provides a lesson about humility from the book of Proverbs. It discusses how humility is important in the Bible and encouraged by figures like Moses and Jesus. It then analyzes several passages from Proverbs that discuss humility, including how we should not boast because all gifts come from God, and how acknowledging our dependence on God helps us grow in faith. The document uses these passages to show how pride can lead to dangerous behaviors like cursing parents or feeling self-righteous, while humility is positive and brings blessings.
We examine seven facets to the Spirit. He is one Holy Spirit whose seven facets describe who He is and what He does. As we develop communion and partnership with the Holy Spirit, we receive of who He is and manifest Him for who He is.
This document is a chapter from a book about thankfulness. It discusses 17 facts about the power of having a thankful attitude. Some key points include:
- Thankfulness is more powerful than gifts or talents and determines whether one multiplies their blessings or sees them decrease.
- Choosing to focus on the good things in life leads to feelings of thankfulness. Thankful people focus on blessings rather than problems.
- The thankful are always triumphant, as shown through biblical examples like Ruth and King Ahasuerus expressing gratitude for kindness. The Apostle Paul also frequently expressed thankfulness.
- Maintaining an attitude of thankfulness attracts favor and spiritual blessings into one's life from God.
Slides for a talk given on July 7, 2018 at Blazing Fire Church blazingfire.org. To listen to the talk, go to: https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/the-relational-gospel-russ-fochler/
The document discusses how many people do not receive financial harvests despite giving for years. It explores 31 possible reasons for this, including that some do not truly believe God wants them to prosper, do not respect money, never ask for specific financial blessings, rely on their own abilities instead of God, are unwilling to learn from mentors, refuse to obey basic biblical principles, and more. The author aims to help people understand why financial prosperity is part of God's plan by sharing principles from their own journey and teachings from the Bible.
1. Conditions in the Garden of Eden were different than mortality as Adam and Eve lived in a spiritual state without understanding of good and evil and were in God's presence.
2. Adam and Eve chose to partake of the forbidden fruit to bring about the Fall and usher in mortality, allowing for agency, progression, and God's plan of salvation.
3. The Fall brought significant changes including physical death, labor, separation from God, ability to have children, and introduction of pain and suffering, but was not a sin and was necessary for God's plan.
The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the most important doctrine in the gospel. It allows for mercy through satisfaction of justice. As the Only Begotten Son, Jesus was the only one qualified to perform an infinite Atonement that would overcome both physical and spiritual death for all people, allowing for salvation and resurrection through obedience to God's commands.
1. Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of the gospel and comes from hearing and obeying God's word through scriptures and prophets.
2. Developing faith requires gaining knowledge of God and His teachings, which strengthens one's faith and ability to exercise faith through good works.
3. True faith in Christ is demonstrated through fruits like miracles, answered prayers, and productive service, and protects believers from evil.
Refer2Win is a social networking platform and recruitment process outsourcing company. It aims to address talent management challenges by connecting employers to a pool of prescreened, passive job seekers through an online referral network. Users can refer friends and receive financial rewards if their referrals are hired. The platform allows companies to source top talent more efficiently while empowering job seekers to learn about potential employers from trusted sources.
1) All things were first created spiritually in heaven as spirit beings and entities before the physical creation of the earth. This included mankind, animals, plants, and all forms of life.
2) God the Father initiated the plan of creation and all things were created through Jesus Christ according to this plan over six creative periods.
3) Mankind was given a unique role as the only creation made in God's image. Woman was created as a companion for man. We were commanded to multiply and have dominion over the earth.
1. The document outlines the three kingdoms or degrees of glory that make up the afterlife according to Latter-day Saint doctrine: the celestial kingdom, terrestrial kingdom, and telestial kingdom.
2. It describes the requirements to inherit each kingdom, with the celestial kingdom requiring complete obedience to gospel ordinances and commandments. The terrestrial kingdom containing those who were not valiant, and the telestial kingdom containing the wicked.
3. Sons of perdition, who fully deny God after knowing his power, will suffer eternally without redemption in any kingdom. All others will be redeemed in one of the three kingdoms of glory.
Multiple practices of a lifestyle of activist intercession. These are not rituals, but practices that undergird the reality of a relationship between our frailty and the infinite God who invites us into his presence and actions.
Christian prayer is not ritual, nor navel gazing, but entrance into the presence of the Almighty, asking him to move his hand to move the nations. A framework of process and lifestyle.
This document provides guidance on prayer based on scripture. It emphasizes the importance of prayer and discusses different aspects of an effective prayer life. It recommends devoting yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful in prayer. Specific tips include praying often, with focus and persistence, being alert for God's answers, and cultivating an attitude of gratitude. The purpose of prayer is to seek God's will, not our own. Overall, the document stresses developing a committed prayer life that transforms lives and expands God's kingdom.
This document is a prayer letter from the Well Fortified Intercessors Army dated September 1, 2011. It contains a daily message about God's merciful kindness being great towards us. It then lists over 50 prayer requests for people struggling with various illnesses, hardships, and needs for salvation. It provides a prayer matrix for the week and asks people to pray for specific areas in India. It closes with prayers for healing, salvation, and laborors for the spiritual harvest.
LDS Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 42MeckMom.com
This lesson covers the Savior's teachings among the Nephites. It focuses on his teaching to his 12 apostles. He teaches them the fundamentals of His gospel and what to call His church. It also covers the 'three nephites' and how their request to tarry impacted the work. Lastly, it covers the Zion society that existed for 200 years after Christ was among them as well as the next 100 years when the Nephites began to lose their testimonies and decline.
The document is a prayer request letter from Well Fortified Intercessors Army containing requests for healing, deliverance, salvation, and favor for over 40 individuals and ministries. It provides two rules to live by of loving God and others and asks readers to pray for specific needs, partners and supporters, and an upcoming meeting by Pastor Jim.
This document provides information about spiritual maturity and discipleship. It discusses 3 key habits for spiritual growth: 1) Bible study and prayer, 2) fellowship with other believers through small groups, and 3) living a Spirit-led life. The goal is for believers to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ by committing to these daily habits that will transform them into His likeness.
This document discusses the nature and practice of prayer from both a biblical and theological perspective. It begins by providing definitions of prayer from various spiritual figures. It then outlines different forms of Christian prayer like blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. The document also discusses expressions of prayer like vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer. It provides guidance on obstacles to prayer and sources that can aid prayer, using the Lord's Prayer as a model. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive overview of the theology and practice of Christian prayer.
1) The document is a prayer request letter from Well Fortified Intercessors Army dated January 12, 2012.
2) It provides over 50 prayer requests for people suffering from various illnesses and hardships.
3) It also includes a weekly prayer matrix with names of people and regions to pray for daily.
The document provides a daily prayer request list from an intercessory prayer organization called the Well Fortified Intercessors Army (WFIA). It includes 51 people in need of prayer for various health issues as well as 6 countries and Indian states to pray for. It provides a weekly prayer matrix and requests prayer for specific critical health needs, laborers for the spiritual harvest, and for the nations of Brazil and India. It closes with prayers for healing and salvation.
The document provides a daily message about repentance and changing one's ways. It discusses how John the Baptist preached about repentance to prepare for Jesus. It then lists over 50 prayer requests for people suffering from illnesses, addiction, and other issues. It asks readers to pray for healing, deliverance, and salvation for those listed.
1) The document is a prayer request letter from the Well Fortified Intercessors Army dated December 3, 2011.
2) It includes prayers for over 50 people with various illnesses and critical needs, as well as prayer requests for specific regions and countries in India.
3) The letter calls for daily prayer for laborers in God's harvest and encourages keeping unity in spirit through prayer.
Prayer is communication with God where believers talk to God and listen for His response. The document provides reasons why people should pray, such as because God commands it, it improves the relationship with God, and allows God's will to be done on Earth. It also gives instructions on how to pray, such as coming before God in Jesus' name and focusing on His attributes. Common mistakes in prayer are identified, like not praying consistently or with the right motives. The power of prayer is emphasized, especially when prayed in faith according to God's will.
The document provides a daily prayer message and requests prayers for various individuals and places. It discusses simplifying difficult situations by focusing on present needs rather than worrying about the future. It lists over 50 individuals with health issues and requests prayers for healing. It also provides a weekly prayer matrix and requests prayers for specific places in India. The document encourages praying for laborers to be sent out to harvest fields.
This document provides a 4-step guide to developing a close bond with Christ: 1) Read the Bible daily to learn about God and apply its teachings; 2) Pray constantly in sincerity to communicate with God and seek his help; 3) Fast regularly by depriving yourself of food/drink to focus spiritually and grow stronger in faith; 4) Sing praises to God through music, poetry and dance to glorify, worship and commune with him. Following these steps will help maintain a relationship with Christ through good and bad times and prepare for eternal life.
A medical school program gives students experience as nursing home residents for 10 days to better understand their needs. Students learn little things make a big difference, like lowering nameplates so residents can find their rooms. God comforts us in trials so we can comfort others. This document provides over 50 prayer requests for people with health issues and calls for prayer for laborers for God's harvest. It encourages praying for unity and for God to save the lost.
1. The document discusses several important characteristics and behaviors for effective church planters, including having a strong prayer life, being a team player who promotes unity, and keeping divine appointments.
2. It emphasizes that church planting is a spiritual endeavor that requires spiritual behaviors like intercessory prayer, reflecting a kingdom attitude, and multiplying leaders.
3. Several key insights are provided about divine appointments, including that they are providential meetings orchestrated by the Holy Spirit to bring people together, as seen in the Bible with people like Paul, Silas, and Lydia.
Lesson 4 prepare ye the way of the lordKelly Olsen
John the Baptist's mission was to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ. He preached a message of repentance, urging people to reform their lives and bring forth fruits meet for repentance. Jesus was baptized by John to fulfill all righteousness, even though He was sinless. Through baptism, we make covenants with God to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ, serve Him, and keep His commandments. After His baptism, Jesus fasted and prayed in the wilderness, preparing Him to withstand Satan's temptations through appeal to physical appetite, pride, and worldly riches. We can resist temptation through scripture study, prayer, fasting and humility.
This document announces a graduate course in Mormon theology taught by Brent J. Belnap at the Manhattan New York Institute of Religion from September 17 to December 10, 2009. The course will examine key doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ using scriptures and words of prophets. It will meet weekly on Thursdays from 8:00-9:30 pm to discuss topics like the nature of God, the purpose of life, salvation, and the post-mortal existence. Students should bring scriptures and the online student manual to each class.
1. The document discusses the resurrection and final judgment, outlining that there is order to the resurrection with Jesus Christ being the first to be resurrected.
2. It notes that there are two major resurrections - one for the just and one for the unjust, with the resurrection of the just preceding the resurrection of the unjust.
3. Additionally, it states that everyone will appear before God to be judged according to their thoughts, words, deeds and the desires of their hearts.
1) Latter-day Saints have the responsibility to perform temple ordinances by proxy for those who have died, so that all people can have the opportunity to accept the gospel and achieve salvation.
2) Temple ordinances like baptism must be performed vicariously for those who died without having received the ordinances in life.
3) Members should feel a sense of urgency to perform temple ordinances for their ancestors who may be waiting in the spirit world to progress further after death.
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Eternal life is the goal of God's plan. Those who keep God's commandments and receive all the ordinances will inherit eternal life. To qualify, one must diligently develop Christlike attributes. While many are called, relatively few become worthy through obedience. Those who make their calling and election sure will dwell with God and receive immortal glory.
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1) All people first receive the Light of Christ at birth, which enlightens their mind.
2) The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed through baptism and the laying on of hands.
3) Those who receive the Holy Ghost may enjoy gifts of the Spirit like tongues, prophecy, and healing.
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2) As the Son of God, Jesus Christ fills many essential roles for salvation, including creating worlds, being the mediator between God and humanity, and providing redemption through his atonement.
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2) God has given revelation since the beginning and living prophets continue to receive revelation to guide God's people.
3) In order to receive revelation, one must be worthy through righteousness, study of scripture, prayer, and obedience to the truths already revealed.
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4. Core beliefs include a cosmic dualism of good and evil and life after judgment of the soul.
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1. Prayer and Fasting Chapter 12
Introduction 3. We should avoid vain repetitions when we pray
(see Matthew 6:7–8; 3 Nephi 13:7–8).
A Church hymn proclaims, “Prayer is the 4. We should pray daily and continuously (see
soul’s sincere desire, / Uttered or unexpressed” Mosiah 4:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 2 Nephi 32:9;
(Hymns, no. 145). These lyrics express the innate Alma 34:17–19, 27).
longing we all have to communicate with our 5. We should pray for what is proper (see 3 Nephi
Heavenly Father. Fasting combined with prayer 18:20; D&C 88:64; 46:30).
will increase our spirituality and draw us closer 6. Our petitions should be offered earnestly,
to God. sincerely, with real intent, and with all the energy
and strength of our souls (see Moroni 7:48; 10:4).
Doctrinal Outline 7. Obedience helps us obtain answers to prayer (see
1 John 3:22; Alma 34:28).
A. Prayer has been a part of the gospel plan from 8. The Holy Ghost will help us in our prayers (see
the beginning. Romans 8:26).
See Moses 5:8. E. Fasting should sometimes accompany prayer.
B. God has revealed why we should pray to Him.
1. We are commanded to fast (see D&C 59:13–14;
1. It is a commandment to pray, both individually 88:76).
and in families (see D&C 31:12; 68:33; 3 Nephi
2. Together, fasting and prayer foster spiritual
18:21; D&C 93:50; 68:28).
growth and conviction, and bring blessings
2. Prayer is essential to salvation (see Alma 37:36–37; (see Omni 1:26; Alma 5:46; 17:3; Helaman 3:35;
James 5:16). 3 Nephi 27:1; Isaiah 58:1–12; Matthew 17:20–21).
3. Adoration and worship are expressed through 3. It is proper to fast for the sick and for special
prayer (see D&C 136:28; Psalm 92:1). blessings (see James 5:15; Mosiah 27:22–23).
4. We are commanded to thank the Lord for all our
blessings (see D&C 46:32; 59:7).
Supporting Statements
5. Temporal and spiritual blessings can be obtained
through prayer (see James 5:16–18; Enos 1:4–6; A. Prayer has been a part of the gospel plan from
Mosiah 24:8–25). the beginning.
C. The scriptures tell us what we should pray for. ■ “No divine commandment has been more
1. We should pray for the companionship of the frequently repeated than the commandment to
Holy Ghost (see 3 Nephi 19:9; Moroni 4:3). pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ”
2. We should pray for forgiveness of our sins (see (Marion G. Romney, in Conference Report, Oct.
Joseph Smith—History 1:28–29). 1979, 20; or Ensign, Nov. 1979, 16).
3. We should ask for strength to resist temptation
and overcome opposition (see Alma 34:23; D&C
10:5; Matthew 26:41).
4. Husbands should pray for their wives and
children (see 3 Nephi 18:21; Alma 34:21, 27).
5. We should pray for all people—both righteous
and wicked, friend and enemy (see Numbers 21:7;
Matthew 5:44; Enos 1:11–14).
6. We should petition the Lord concerning our crops,
herds, fields, and flocks (see Alma 34:20, 24–25).
D. The Lord has told us how to make our prayers
more meaningful and effective.
1. We are always to pray to the Father in the name
of Jesus Christ (see 2 Nephi 32:9; 3 Nephi 18:21;
19:6–8).
2. We do not pray in order to be seen and heard by
others (see Matthew 6:5–6; 3 Nephi 13:5–6).
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B. God has revealed why we should pray to Him. “If you have a new baby, and another youngster
■ “This course [prayer] is essential if men are cutting teeth, or one with a fever, you can be up
to be saved; there is no salvation without prayer. and down a hundred times a night. (That, of course,
How could a man set his heart on righteousness, is an exaggeration. It’s probably only twenty or
so as to work out his salvation, without thirty times.)
communing by prayer with him who is the author “We finally divided our children into ‘his’ and
of righteousness?” (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon ‘hers’ for night tending. She would get up for the
Doctrine, 581). new baby, and I would tend the one cutting teeth.
■ “An important key is turned when we go “One day we came to realize that each would
through the formality of stating our desires to hear only the one to which we were assigned,
Him who can grant them” (Boyd K. Packer, Teach and would sleep very soundly through the cries
Ye Diligently, 12). of the other.
■ “Observe that great commandment given of “We have commented on this over the years,
the Master, always to remember the Lord, to pray convinced that you can train yourself to hear
in the morning, and in the evening, and always what you want to hear, to see and feel what you
remember to thank him for the blessings that you desire, but it takes some conditioning.
receive day by day” (Joseph F. Smith, Gospel “There are so many of us who go through life
Doctrine, 218). and seldom, if ever, hear that voice of inspiration,
C. The scriptures tell us what we should pray for. because ‘the natural man receiveth not the things
■ “We would say to the brethren, seek to know
of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto
God in your closets, call upon him in the fields. him: neither can he know them, because they are
Follow the directions of the Book of Mormon, and spiritually discerned’ (1 Cor. 2:14)” (Boyd K.
pray over, and for your families, your cattle, your Packer, in Conference Report, Oct. 1979, 28; or
flocks, your herds, your corn, and all things that Ensign, Nov. 1979, 19–20).
■ “Put difficult questions in the back of your
you possess; ask the blessing of God upon all your
labors, and everything that you engage in. Be minds and go about your lives. Ponder and pray
virtuous and pure; be men of integrity and truth; quietly and persistently about them.
keep the commandments of God; and then you “The answer may not come as a lightning bolt.
will be able more perfectly to understand the It may come as a little inspiration here and a little
difference between right and wrong—between the there, ‘line upon line, precept upon precept’
things of God and the things of men; and your (D&C 98:12).
path will be like that of the just, which shineth “Some answers will come from reading the
brighter and brighter unto the perfect day” (Joseph scriptures, some from hearing speakers. And,
Smith, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 247). occasionally, when it is important, some will
come by very direct and powerful inspiration.
D. The Lord has told us how to make our prayers
The promptings will be clear and unmistakable”
more meaningful and effective.
(Packer, in Conference Report, Oct. 1979, 30; or
■ “It was a prayer, a very special prayer, which
Ensign, Nov. 1979, 21).
opened this whole dispensation! It began with a ■ “As we go through life, we ofttimes build a
young man’s first vocal prayer. I hope that not rock wall between ourselves and heaven. This
too many of our prayers are silent, even though wall is built by our unrepented sins. For example,
when we cannot pray vocally, it is good to offer a in our wall there may be stones of many different
silent prayer in our hearts and in our minds” sizes and shapes. There could be stones because
(Spencer W. Kimball, in Conference Report, Oct. we have been unkind to someone. Criticism of
1979, 4; or Ensign, Nov. 1979, 4). leaders or teachers may add another stone. A lack
■ “Do you have prayers in your family? . . . And
of forgiveness may add another. Vulgar thoughts
when you do, do you go through the operation like and actions may add some rather large stones in
the grinding of a piece of machinery, or do you this wall. Dishonesty will add another; selfishness
bow in meekness and with a sincere desire to seek another; and so on.
the blessing of God upon you and your household? “In spite of the wall we build in front of us,
That is the way that we ought to do, and cultivate a when we cry out to the Lord, he still sends his
spirit of devotion and trust in God, dedicating messages from heaven; but instead of being able
ourselves to him, and seeking his blessings” (John to penetrate our hearts, they hit the wall that we
Taylor, The Gospel Kingdom, 284). have built up and bounce off. His messages don’t
■ “Answers to prayers come in a quiet way. The
penetrate, so we say, ‘He doesn’t hear,’ or ‘He
scriptures describe that voice of inspiration as a doesn’t answer.’ Sometimes this wall is very
still, small voice. formidable, and the great challenge of life is to
“If you really try, you can learn to respond to destroy it, or, if you please, to cleanse ourselves,
that voice. purifying this inner vessel so that we can be in
“In the early days of our marriage, our children tune with the Spirit.
came at close intervals. As parents of little children “Let me give you some examples. I suppose we
will know, in those years it is quite a novelty for have all had someone do something to us that we
them to get an uninterrupted night of sleep.
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didn’t like, and that made us angry. We can’t forget ourselves but also much about our flawless Father”
it, and we don’t want to be around that person. (Neal A. Maxwell, “Insights,” New Era, Apr. 1978, 6).
This is called being unforgiving. Now, the Lord has ■ “But is prayer only one-way communication?
had some very strong words to say to those who No! . . . At the end of our prayers, we need to
will not forgive one another. Many years ago I had do some intense listening—even for several
an experience with being unforgiving. I felt I had minutes. We have prayed for counsel and help.
been taken advantage of, and I did not like the Now we must ‘be still, and know that [he is] God’
person. I did not want to be around him; I would (Ps. 46:10.) . . .
pass on the other side of the street if he came down “. . . Sometimes ideas flood our mind as we
it; I wouldn’t talk to him. Long after the issue listen after our prayers. Sometimes feelings press
should have been closed, it was still cankering my upon us. A spirit of calmness assures us that all
soul. One day my wife, who is very astute and will be well. But always, if we have been honest
knows when I’m not doing everything I should, and earnest, we will experience a good feeling—a
said, ‘You don’t like so and so, do you?’ feeling of warmth for our Father in Heaven and
“‘No, I don’t,’ I said. ‘But how could you tell?’ a sense of his love for us” (Spencer W. Kimball,
“‘Well, it shows—in your countenance it shows. “Pray Always,” Ensign, Oct. 1981, 5).
Why don’t you do something about it?’ she said. ■ “The pattern of our lives determines our
“‘Like what?’ eligibility to receive the promptings of the Spirit
“‘Why don’t you pray about it?’ and to hear the answers to our prayers. Again, let
“I said, ‘Well, I did pray once, and I still don’t there be no misunderstanding. Heavenly Father
like him.’ does answer our prayers, but often we aren’t
“‘No,’ she said, ‘why don’t you really pray prepared to hear him. Some are answered
about it?’ immediately, but some do take longer, and that’s
“Then I began to think, and I knew what she where we may become discouraged” (Peterson,
meant. So I decided that I was going to pray for “Prayer—Try Again,” 74).
a better feeling about this person until I had one. E. Fasting should sometimes accompany prayer.
That night I got on my knees, and I prayed and ■ “Fasting, with prayer as its companion, is
opened up my heart to the Lord. But when I got designed to increase spirituality; to foster a spirit
up off my knees, I still didn’t like that person. of devotion and love of God; to increase faith in
The next morning I knelt and prayed and asked to the hearts of men, thus assuring divine favor; to
have a feeling of goodness toward him; but when encourage humility and contrition of soul; to aid
I finished my prayers, I still didn’t like him. The in the acquirement of righteousness; to teach man
next night I still didn’t like him; a week later I his nothingness and dependence upon God; and
didn’t like him; and a month later I didn’t like to hasten those who properly comply with the law
him—and I had been praying every night and of fasting along the path to salvation” (McConkie,
every morning. But I kept it up, and I finally Mormon Doctrine, 276).
started pleading—not just praying, but pleading. ■ “Failing to fast is a sin. In the 58th chapter of
After much prayer, the time came when without Isaiah, rich promises are made by the Lord to
question or reservation I knew I could stand those who fast and assist the needy. Freedom from
before the Lord, if I were asked to, and that he frustrations, freedom from thralldom, and the
would know that at least in this instance my heart blessing of peace are promised. Inspiration and
was pure. A change had come over me after a spiritual guidance will come with righteousness
period of time. That stone of unforgiveness needs and closeness to our Heavenly Father. To omit to
to be removed from all of us, if it happens to be do this righteous act of fasting would deprive us
there, and I suggest that persistent prayer might of these blessings” (Spencer W. Kimball, The
be a way to remove it” (H. Burke Peterson, Miracle of Forgiveness, 98).
“Prayer—Try Again,” Ensign, June 1981, 73). ■ “A certain kind of devil goes not out except by
■ “Petitioning in prayer has taught me, again and
fasting and prayer, the scripture tells us. (See Matt.
again, that the vault of heaven with all its blessings 17:21.) Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind
is to be opened only by a combination lock. One and strengthen the body and the spirit. The usual
tumbler falls when there is faith, a second when fast, the one we are asked to participate in for fast
there is personal righteousness; the third and final Sunday, is for 24 hours without food or drink. Some
tumbler falls only when what is sought is, in God’s people, feeling the need, have gone on longer fasts
judgment—not ours—right for us. Sometimes we of abstaining from food but have taken the needed
pound on the vault door for something we want liquids. Wisdom should be used, and the fast
very much and wonder why the door does not should be broken with light eating. To make a fast
open. We would be very spoiled children if that most fruitful, it should be coupled with prayer and
vault door opened any more easily than it does. I meditation; physical work should be held to a
can tell, looking back, that God truly loves me by minimum, and it’s a blessing if one can ponder on
inventorying the petitions He has refused to grant the scriptures and the reason for the fast” (Ezra Taft
me. Our rejected petitions tell us much about Benson, in Conference Report, Oct. 1974, 92; or
Ensign, Nov. 1974, 66–67).
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