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The central beliefs of Mormonism

The central beliefs of Mormonism

Mormons believe that God, the Father, was once a man, but that he ‘progressed’ to godhood. They believe that worthy men may progress to become gods themselves. These beliefs are quite different from the Christian faith. We look at the central beliefs of Mormonism and how we can pray for them.

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Securing farms through prayer

Securing farms through prayer

There are specific challenges facing farming communities. The Lord has provided a prayer watch strategy as part of securing farms in South Africa, but the strategy can also be adapted for other areas. Let us build a wall of prayer around farms for His glory. (Beskikbaar in Afrikaans).

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Plaasbeveiliging deur gebed

Plaasbeveiliging deur gebed

Plaasgemeenskappe het baie spesifieke uitdagings waarmee hulle gekonfronteer word. Die Here het ‘n Gebedswagstrategie gegee om plase in Suid-Afrika te beveilig. Laat ons ‘n muur van gebed rondom plase bou tot Sy eer. (Available in English)

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The Holy Spirit and prayer burdens

The Holy Spirit and prayer burdens

There are usually four sources of prayer burdens or prayer assignments. Not all prayer burdens are from the Holy Spirit and it is important not to commit to a prayer assignment without His consent.

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Waiting on God

Waiting on God

Waiting on God is not a passive act. It is an active waiting filled with prayer, reading the Word, listening, discerning, evaluating, deep inner cleansing from sin and deep surrender to the King of kings.

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Establishing prayer groups

Establishing prayer groups

The multiplication of small prayer groups has proved to be the simplest and most effective strategy for saturating towns, cities and a nation with prayer, and mobilising prayer for renewal and revival in the church. We look at how to establish such prayer groups.

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Like a mighty rushing wind

Like a mighty rushing wind

God poured out the Holy Spirit on the first believers and that sparked a revival in Jerusalem which spread to many countries in the Roman Empire. Reading the Book of Acts gives us a biblical picture of what normally happens during a revival.

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History of 10 days of prayer before Pentecost

History of 10 days of prayer before Pentecost

In 1861 in Paarl, South Africa, a small group prayed together every evening during the ten days between Ascension Day and Pentecost, like the first Christians who waited to be baptised with the Holy Spirit. There was great expectancy and they were not disappointed.

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Effect of prayer groups on revival

Effect of prayer groups on revival

There is nothing more central and important when preparing for revival than prayer, especially prayer in small groups. This has happened in some form or another in more than 90% of all recorded revivals.

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The revival during the Second Anglo-Boer War

The revival during the Second Anglo-Boer War

The Boers asked why it had to happen, but God had a bigger plan in the midst of their suffering. Boers who went to the camps as prisoners of war unsaved returned as true born-again Christians, filled with the Holy Spirit. God worked powerfully in these camps.

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The beliefs and pillars of Islam

The beliefs and pillars of Islam

Muslims believe that with sufficient personal merit and righteousness, and the favour of Allah, they will go to eternal heaven. It is important for Christians to know what the differences are between what they believe and the beliefs in Islam, so we can pray for them.

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The beliefs of Judaism

The beliefs of Judaism

A Christian’s understanding of God and a Jew’s understanding of God are similar, but there are also crucial differences. Let’s look at how these beliefs differ so we are better able to share our faith in Jesus as Messiah with Jews, and let’s pray for them with great compassion in our hearts.

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God’s purpose for your life

God’s purpose for your life

It is of the utmost importance that each one of us understands why we are here and what God desires to do with our lives. God has revealed this to us in several verses in Scripture. As you pray these verses, ask the Holy Spirit to show you how this applies to your life.

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Pray for Jehovah’s Witnesses

Pray for Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses worship one-person whom they call ‘Jehovah’, but they do not believe there is a Trinity. They believe that Jesus is the first thing created by Jehovah and that they must earn everlasting life on earth by good works, such as door-to-door evangelism. Learn more to pray effectively for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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Power through meekness

Power through meekness

Meekness is not powerlessness, but power under control. Jesus had power available to Him far beyond anything we could imagine. Yet He restrained Himself, even before His crucifixion. Jesus said: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” How are you doing with that?

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What is revival?

What is revival?

“Revival is a going of God among the people. It is an awareness of His presence, His holiness, His fear, and awareness of the need to walk softly before God, lest I grieve Him.”

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The Zulu evangelist and revival

The Zulu evangelist and revival

Nicholas Benghu had a dream in which he heard the words, “Africa must turn back to God.” Out of this was born his ‘Back to God Crusade.’ For forty years, his crusades toured systematically through South Africa. 

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Pray for New Agers

Pray for New Agers

Christians need to know what the basic differences are between beliefs central to Christianity and to the New Age Movement, so that we can share our belief in the Lord Jesus clearly with New Agers.

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Pray for Hindus during Kumbh Mela

Pray for Hindus during Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage held in India. In 2019 over 120 million people from all over the globe are expected to attend the Ardh Kumbh Mela from 15 January to 4 March. Use the prayer guidelines provided to intercede for Hindus taking part in this gathering.

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Focus in prayer

Focus in prayer

Many people struggle to focus in prayer, and they are too embarrassed to admit it. After reading a few verses in the Bible, you might doze off without having really engaged in prayer in any meaningful way. We provide 10 ideas you can try to help you focus in prayer.

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Dealing with criticism

Dealing with criticism

We all face criticism at some time or other. It is unavoidable. We, ourselves, are also guilty of criticising others, and we need to know how to deal with our own critical spirit too.

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Difficult economic times

Difficult economic times

The world economy has experienced much uncertainty recently and it is difficult to predict what the future will entail. How do we pray in these difficult economic times?

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Domestic violence

Domestic violence

An abusive partner lashes out with aggression, belittling or violent behavior; “to show you who is the boss.” The apologies and loving gestures in between episodes of abuse make it difficult for the victim to leave the cycle of abuse.

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Teenagers and fear

Teenagers and fear

All teenagers experience feelings of fear at some stage. Even Christians can experience fear. God knows this. Therefore, he tells us more than 300 times in the Bible not to be afraid. However, there are a few requirements needed to really be free from fear.

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How to pray for Hindus

How to pray for Hindus

If we understand the differences between the central beliefs of Christianity and those of Hinduism, believers will be able to clearly share their belief in the Lord Jesus Christ with Hindus and pray for their salvation.

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Vampire movies

Vampire movies

The drinking of blood is the highest or most dangerous involvement in the occult. Vampire movies desensitise the mind and damage the conscience of those watching them. Seeds of occultism are planted and forbidden spiritual desires that lead to death are stirred. Beskikbaar in Afrikaans.

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Our motives in prayer

Our motives in prayer

Consider the things you are currently praying about. Why do you pray about them? Often we pray about the right things, but with the wrong motive.

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Attacks on spiritual workers

Attacks on spiritual workers

Spiritual workers and Christians in general are not mercilessly handed over to the assaults of the wiles of the devil. The fact remains though that there are onslaughts, conflicts and temptations against them, and that many suffer spiritual injury in the process.

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Pray for new believers

Pray for new believers

It is important that we intercede purposefully for new converts. Allow the Holy Spirit to bring them to spiritual maturity and to change them to be conformed to the image of Christ.

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Using the Bible in prayer

Using the Bible in prayer

God speaks to us through His Word and through prayer we respond. George Müller wrote: “..my heart being nourished by the Truth, being brought into true fellowship with God, I speak to my Father and to my Friend about the things that He has brought before me in his precious Word.”

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The work of prayer

The work of prayer

Why is the church so powerless? Why does it have so little effect in the world? Why can’t the church succeed in taking the gospel to all the unreached nations? Why do people become converted but fail to grow to spiritual maturity?

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Times of fear and anxiety

Times of fear and anxiety

Fear does not change anything; it only robs you of your strength for today. There is no better antidote for fear than knowledge (personal, experiential, faith knowledge) of God the Father.

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Victory over feelings of guilt

Victory over feelings of guilt

All people struggle with feelings of guilt at some point. Some suppress these feelings and others are oppressed by their guilt feelings. What you do with your feelings of guilt, is your choice.

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When you need to forgive and need forgiveness

When you need to forgive and need forgiveness

Forgiveness, together with grace, is what makes the gospel of Jesus Christ different from any other religion. Forgiveness builds on the foundation of grace. Whether we sin against God or people, the road to forgiveness is simply to ask forgiveness.

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Pray as an employer

Pray as an employer

There is a difference between a career and a calling. Your calling has priority over your career. As a Christian, you are called to proclaim the gospel of the salvation and Lordship of Christ to people. God gives us a career through which we can live out our calling.

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How to pray for an unsaved person

How to pray for an unsaved person

The Holy Spirit gives believers the desire to see an unsaved person come to salvation. God made us to be a kingdom and priests (Rev.1:6) and as His priest, you can intercede for an unsaved person to be reconciled to Him. (Ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans)

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Steps to true holiness

Steps to true holiness

Holiness is the opposite of worldliness. It is to say “no” to the world, the flesh and the devil. Holiness, however, is more than just a list of don’ts.

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Living in God’s presence

Living in God’s presence

God’s presence is based on the Word, where God clearly states that He lives in us through the Holy Spirit. To live in the presence of God and to live in the reality of this presence is an act of faith.

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The believer’s access to God’s throne

The believer’s access to God’s throne

We have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain. Since we have Jesus as a great high priest over the house of God, we can draw near to the Lord, with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.

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Simple and meditative prayer

Simple and meditative prayer

Simple and meditative prayer takes you to deeper intimacy with God. This is how the church fathers, monks in monasteries, many of the early Christians, and Christians through the centuries learned to pray and to enter into a deeper relationship with God.

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Intercede for pastors and missionaries

Intercede for pastors and missionaries

These guidelines will help intercessors to pray more objectively for ministers and missionaries than merely saying “Lord please bless my minister, Amen”. Use the guidelines and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as you pray.

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Victory over pride

Victory over pride

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) Pride is self-centred and gets in the way of a believer’s faith. Pride is the stronghold in us that gives right of admission to all sorts of sin and evil in our lives.

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Bid só vir ‘n ongeredde persoon

Bid só vir ‘n ongeredde persoon

Dit is die Heilige Gees wat aan gelowiges ‘n begeerte gee vir ongeredde persone om tot redding te kom, maar nie almal is seker hoe hulle effektief vir die persone kan bid nie. God het ons as priesters aangestel (Op 1:6) en as priester kan jy intree vir ‘n ongeredde persoon om met Hom versoen te word. (Also available in English)

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Jesus se bloed vir ons uitgestort

Jesus se bloed vir ons uitgestort

Met die kosbare bloed van Christus is ons losgekoop en ons sondes vergewe. Ons is nou versoen met ons hemelse Vader en kan met vrymoedigheid na Sy genadetroon gaan. Laat ons danksegging betuig teenoor die Here, ons Verlosser!

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Pray for teenagers

Pray for teenagers

By the age of 18, more than 60% of teenagers have been drunk. 32% of teens admit to intentionally accessing nude or pornographic content online. Two hours of gaming has the same impact as snorting one line of cocaine. Will you pray for the protection of teenagers from destructive temptations?

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The thorn in your flesh

The thorn in your flesh

Most Christians will testify to having a thorn in the flesh. It may be present for a while, but also something you may have to deal with for the rest of your life. [Ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.]

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Humility and confession

Humility and confession

Don’t hide your sin. “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Proverbs 28:13. [Ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.]

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Men can say “No”

Men can say “No”

When men live pure and holy lives according to God’s standards, it is reflected in their marriages. It makes their families holy, it spills over into their congregation and influences their workplace, and ultimately also society.

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Dedicating to God(7): The church

Dedicating to God(7): The church

Father, we pray for the church in South Africa, that she will yield to the cry of Your Spirit to consecrate and set herself apart for You. Give her a renewed hunger and thirst after Your written Word.

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Verootmoediging en sondebelydenis

Verootmoediging en sondebelydenis

Moenie jou sonde wegsteek nie. “Wie sy sonde wegsteek, moet niks goeds te wagte wees nie; wie sy sonde bely en daarvan afsien, sal genade ontvang.” Spreuke 28:13. Also available in English.

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The Cambuslang Revival – Scotland (1741-1744)

The Cambuslang Revival – Scotland (1741-1744)

“The power of God was present from one end of the crowd to the other like lightning flashing across; you could see thousands bathed in tears, some wringing their hands, others almost swooning, and others crying out …” (Ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans)

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Dedicating to God(6): Those in authority

Dedicating to God(6): Those in authority

We proclaim that God rules this nation and that all people in human authority are subject to Him. Father, we pray and intercede for the new President, every cabinet minister in government and authorities on a regional level, that they may know Your purposes.

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Jou doring in die vlees

Jou doring in die vlees

Min of meer alle Christene kan getuig van ‘n doring in die vlees. ‘n Doring in die vlees kan iets wees wat vir ‘n leeftyd deel van jou lewe gaan wees – soms net vir ‘n bepaalde tyd. [Also available in English.]

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Pray like Paul

Pray like Paul

God, I thank you for the people around me (spouse, children, friends, Christian leaders, Christians in the workplace). I ask you to fill them, and myself, with knowledge of your will, with wisdom and understanding. Even more, help me to pursue others with love.

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Bible reading simplified

Bible reading simplified

Almost 90% of all believers struggle to read their Bibles on a regular basis. Some start well, then fall behind on a reading plan, and just give up. Get started with fresh zeal this year!

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Pray for your wife

Pray for your wife

Holidays often prove to be more challenging than relaxing for most families. Do you desire a fresh start in your relationship with your wife? Having devotion time as a couple can be as difficult in later years as it was easy in the beginning. Why not decide to pray...

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Pray for your husband

Pray for your husband

Holidays often prove to be more challenging than relaxing for most families. Do you desire a fresh start in your relationship with your husband? Having devotion time as a couple can be as difficult in later years as it was easy in the beginning. Why not decide to pray...

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Become a Prayer Missionary

Become a Prayer Missionary

The purpose of prayer missionaries is to fulfil the Great Commission through prayer. (Matt.28:18-20).   A prayer missionary is someone who adopts a country or geographic area and prays for that country. It is someone who does not physically go to the mission...

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Why can’t we hear each other?

Why can’t we hear each other?

We need to get rid of a “How can I get you to shut up and listen to me?” mindset and replace it with a “What can I do to create a safe place where understanding can take root and grow?” attitude. Ask the Lord to prepare your heart and attitude towards the holidays.

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Unsaved Family and Friends

Unsaved Family and Friends

All of us know someone in our family or circle of friends who has not been reconciled to God the Father through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is the will of God that we should pray for their salvation.

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Teach Children to Pray

Teach Children to Pray

Teach children to speak to God as if He is real (which He in fact is), and they will be speaking to Him a lot! Help them proclaim and pray Scripture over everyday issues.

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Guidelines to pray for Buddhists

Guidelines to pray for Buddhists

Two centuries of evangelical Christianity’s engagement with the Buddhist world have resulted in less than 5% of Buddhist heartlands coming to Christ. Much prayer is needed for Buddhists to come to a knowledge of and living relationship with Jesus Christ.

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The Prosperity Gospel

The Prosperity Gospel

Increased destruction is being sown amongst people on the Continent of Africa (especially those who are unsuspecting, impoverished, and needy) as a result of the preaching of the ‘Prosperity Gospel’.

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