It’s a Privilege to Pray

God sits on His throne in His temple. Jesus sits beside Him, vigorously pleading for those He loves. For us. The Holy Spirit is there too. On our behalf He utters groans that words cannot express. And then there’s us. Sitting here, yet welcomed into the presence of this Almighty God (Psalm 11:4, Psalm 18:6, Jeremiah 50:34, Hebrews 7:24-25, Romans 8:26-27).


–He invites us to come with confidence (Hebrews 4:16).


–He tells us our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16).


–He says pray about anything and everything. When we do He gives us His peace (Philippians 4:5-6).


–He tells us that faith the size of a mustard seed can say to a mountain, –“Move!” and it will move (Matthew 17:20).


–God says He loves us more than we can know and that He is able and willing to do more than we ask or imagine. (Ephesians 3:18-20)


It’s a privilege to pray.

What to pray for Ukraine – Peace

Lord, you will grant us peace (Isaiah 26:12).

Thank you.

What to pray for Ukraine – Hope

The Lord will remove the cloud of gloom, the shadow of death that hangs over the earth. He will swallow up death forever (Isaiah 25:7-8).

Pray for hope in God and in his gift of eternal life.

What to pray for Ukraine – Strength

The Lord of hosts will be . . . strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate (Isaiah 28:5-6).

Pray for the strength that only God can give.

What to pray for Ukraine – Courage

The Lord of Heaven’s armies . . . will give great courage to their warriors who stand at the gates (Isaiah 28:5-6 NLT).

Ukranians need courage; the Lord gives it. Ask.

Pray Humbly

God is able to give or do whatever you ask.

But what you’re asking might not be best.

As you pray, imitate Christ Jesus who humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross (from Philippians 2:5,8).

A Prayer for Help Brought Joy

It was the first day in her new job. She was somewhat apprehensive.

We prayed fervently for her success. At day’s end she texted, “My day was actually fun.”

“Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper (Psalm 146:5).”

What to pray for Ukraine – Wisdom

There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it. But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city (Ecclesiastes 9:14-15).

Wisdom is better than might.

The Importance of Short, Spoken Prayers

I was setting up for the sale and she decided to help. The task seemed overwhelming, so she prayed, “Jesus, help us!”

Jesus helped us.

And I learned that she is a person who prays.

Reasons to Praise – 5

Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer (Psalm 66:20).

We praise God because he pays attention to us!

Reasons to Praise – 4

Let the whole world bless our God and loudly sing his praises. Our lives are in his hands (Psalm 66:8-9 bold mine).