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In this video Dr. Stanley Toussaint explains what prayer is for. God has blessed Dr. Toussaint with an ability to explain things with a clarity of wisdom that makes his messages both enjoyable and edifying to listen to. In this video he contends that prayer is “asking God for something” then gives a compelling defense for that statement. You will learn six words used for prayer and what they mean. The video was filmed at a conference for spiritual maturity and Dr. Toussaint gives this message on prayer because prayer is a vital part of spiritual maturity. Prayer enables us to know God better. Click on the picture of Dr. Stanley in the link below to watch.

What is Prayer and What’s It For?

If I Had More Faith Would God Answer My Prayers?

If I Had More Faith Would God Answer My Prayers?, is the title of an article written by Thomas L. Constable. Dr. Constable is a former faculty member of Dallas Theological Seminary and the founder of Dallas Seminary’s Field Education department (1970) and the Center for Biblical Studies (1973). Virtually, every Christian has asked themselves that question. Jesus said “…Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you” (Matthew 17:20 KJV). Dr. Constable gives an interesting insight on what faith is needed for answered prayer. Click on the button below to read his article.

Whitney has an interesting take on how to pray the Bible. He share how he prays the Bible and the explains difference between praying and interpreting the Bible. It is an interesting article with practical advise you can put into practice right now. Click the button to read.

Sid Litke (ThM, 1984) wrote an article addressing that question. He writes, “Like parents who must teach their kids to want and ask for the right things, God teaches us to pray for the right things—things in line with His will. Those are the prayers God answers. The Apostle John wrote, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him” (1 John 5:14–15). Pray according to God’s will. Out of context the words “we know we have what we asked” seem like a blank check from God. Can we have what we want just by asking God for it? Not at all. A condition precedes the promise: “If we ask anything according to His will.” Click the button to read the article.

Michael Haykin is a Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality wrote an interesting article on the need for corporate prayer or praying with others. Haykin advocates “Let us pray-Both privately and together and as brothers and sisters in the family of God! Click the button to read.