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Reasons Why Our Prayers May Not Work

Monday, September 13, 2021 | 80 Views |

On Sunday, I listened to an inspiring sermon on prayer. The pastor listed LOADS of scriptures, which I have spent the past couple of days reading and meditating on.

I will share some of what God has been teaching me as I have looked over those scriptures. I challenge you to read over them and see what God reveals to you.

He was focusing on issues which keep our prayers from being productive. I believe that in these Covid times, many people have begun to pray. Prayer is usually something that comes naturally for the person who suddenly feels they have no control over their lives.

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Reasons Why Our Prayers May Not Work

On Sunday, I listened to an inspiring sermon on prayer. The pastor listed LOADS of scriptures, which I have spent the past couple of days reading and meditating on.

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