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Roles Within Family Prayer Of HumilityRoles within family Prayer Of Humility 9 Then Jacob prayed: You, Lord, are the God who was worshiped by my grandfather Abraham and by my father Isaac. You told me to return home to my family, and you promised to be with me and make me successful. Roles within family Prayer of humility 10 I don’t deserve all the good things you have done for me, your servant. When I first crossed the Jordan, I had only my walking stick, but now I have two large groups of people and animals. Roles Within The Family Prayer Of Humility Personal Decision, Seeking Divine Guidance. 36 Saul said,“Let’s attack the Philistines again while it’s still dark. We can fight them all night. Let’s kill them and take everything they own!” The people answered, “We will do whatever you want.” Wait!” Ahijah the priest said. “Let’s ask God what we should do.” 37 Saul asked God, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you help us win?” This time God did not answer. 38 Saul called his army officers together and said, “We have to find out what sin has kept God from answering. Roles Within Family 39 I swear by the living Lord that whoever sinned must die, even if it turns out to be my own son Jonathan.” No one said a word. Roles Within Family. 40 Saul told his army, “You stand on that side of the priest, and Jonathan and I will stand on the other side.” Everyone agreed. 41 Then Saul prayed, “Our Lord, God of Israel, why haven’t you answered me today? Please show us who sinned. Was it my son Jonathan and I, or was it your people Israel?” Roles Within The Family Prayer Of Humility God Listens When People Pray 52 I am your servant, and the people of Israel belong to you. So listen when any of us pray and cry out for your help.9 You have answered my prayer and my plea for mercy. Roles Within The family Prayer Of Humility Prayer In Time Of Trouble 6 I was in terrible trouble when I called out to you, but from your temple you heard me and answered my prayer. Roles within the family Prayer Of Humility Prayer in time of deep depression 1 I love you, Lord! You answered my prayers. 2 You paid attention to me,and so I will pray to you as long as I live. Roles Within Family. 3 Death attacked from all sides,and I was captured by its painful chains.But when I was really hurting, 4 I prayed and said, “Lord,please don’t let me die!'' Bible-centered prayer 65 I am your servant, Lord,and you have kept your promise to treat me with kindness. Roles Within The Family Prayer Of Humility Relentless Prayer Until Answer Comes 6 Jerusalem, on your walls I have stationed guards, whose duty it is to speak out day and night, without resting.They must remind the Lord 7and not let him rest till he makes Jerusalem strong and famous everywhere. Roles Within The family Prayer Of Humility Power Of Prayer In Times Of Crisis 14 When Jesus and his three disciples came back down, they saw a large crowd around the other disciples. The teachers of the Law of Moses were arguing with them. 15 The crowd was really surprised to see Jesus, and everyone hurried over to greet him. 16 Jesus asked, “What are you arguing about?” 17 Someone from the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought my son to you. A demon keeps him from talking. Roles Within Family. 18 Whenever the demon attacks my son, it throws him to the ground and makes him foam at the mouth and grit his teeth in pain. Then he becomes stiff. I asked your disciples to force out the demon, but they couldn’t do it.” 19 Jesus said, “You people don’t have any faith! How much longer must I be with you? Why do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” Roles Within Family. 20 They brought the boy, and as soon as the demon saw Jesus, it made the boy shake all over. He fell down and began rolling on the ground and foaming at the mouth. 21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”The man answered, “Ever since he was a child. 22 The demon has often tried to kill him by throwing him into a fire or into water. Please have pity and help us if you can!” 23 Jesus replied, “Why do you say ‘if you can’? Anything is possible for someone who has faith!” 24 Right away the boy’s father shouted, “I do have faith! Please help me to have even more.” 25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was gathering fast, he spoke sternly to the evil spirit that had kept the boy from speaking or hearing. He said, “I order you to come out of the boy! Don’t ever bother him again.” 26 The spirit screamed and made the boy shake all over. Then it went out of him. The boy looked dead, and almost everyone said he was. 27 But Jesus took hold of his hand and helped him stand up. 28 After Jesus and the disciples had gone back home and were alone, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we force out that demon?” 29 Jesus answered, “Only prayer can force out that kind of demon.” Roles Within Family Prayer Of Humility |