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The Foundation of Prayer: A God Who Cares |
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"I love the Lord because He hears my prayers and answers them. Because He bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I breathe!" (Psalm 116:1-2 The Living Bible) Prayer exists because God created it. And He created it out of His desire to have an active, personal relationship with His children. We can say that prayer is relating to God in a personal way. The word "prayer" automatically takes on the connotation of supplication-of asking for something-but there are many other forms: gratitude, intercessory prayer, adoration, a silent yearning of the soul, a cry of grief or anger when we have lost something or someone dear. In fact, conversation with God can take on as many forms as a conversation with any human being, and should be just as natural. Prayer is effective because God has chosen to hear when we call on Him. That's right, the Creator of the universe hears, answers, and responds to our prayers! While prayer doesn't change God's purposes, it can change God's actions.
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Praying for Others"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." (James 5:16b NIV). If you would like to receive our prayer requests list so that you can join us in prayer about these matters, click Prayer List. We will add you to our distribution list and periodically send you updates by email. You can be a firsthand witness of how God moves and answers prayer. Important Note: While God loves to communicate with His children, He regards prayer as serious business. This information is privileged, and is not to be used for purposes of gossip, judging, or any other practice that dishonors God.
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Submitting a Prayer Request"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray" (James 5:13a NIV) Everyone needs prayer, and we are ready to pray with you or for you. If you or someone you know is in a situation that could use prayer, click Please Pray or call Barb Elder (480-699-6524) and let us know your prayer request. Also, keep us updated on the situation. This enables us to continue to pray more specifically and effectively.
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Something to Think AboutDo unanswered prayers mean that God doesn’t care, or worse, that He’s not even there? When you’re heartbroken over His silence, it can seem that way. But God has a message to send you through the silence. Here’s how you can hear Him, even when He doesn’t answer your prayers. Click here to read this article. Check back for future discussions on these types of topics:
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Join Our Prayer TeamUnited In Prayer, the prayer ministry of New Song Church, welcomes all prayer warriors who desire to serve as intercessors. Team members participate in a prayer chain—through which they are notified of prayer requests by phone—and take turns praying with people at the end of Sunday services. If you'd like to give it a try, click Prayer Team to send an email, or contact Barb Elder (480)-699-6524. |