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NASB | Acts 1:14 These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 1:14 All these with one mind and one purpose were continually devoting themselves to prayer, [waiting together] along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. |
Bible Question:
Saints, What is prayer? Describe the act of prayer. What is the effect? How often? In Jesus' name, charis |
Bible Answer: Prayer is any form of communication with God. It is the primary activity involved in worship. It can be the act of petitioning, praising, giving thanks, complaining, confession, intercession (Psalm 122:6-9), or asking for guidance (Acts12:12-13), wisdom or direction. Prayer can be vocal or silent, individual or corporate. Prayer can be offered at any time or place (Jonah 2:1); the New Testament tells us to pray without ceasing (1Thes. 5:17) Posture for prayer is frequently mentioned in the bible but never in a way to prescribe any particular position, for example kneeling with arms outstretched (1Kings 8:54), head bowed with hands lifted (Neh 8:6, 1Tim 2:8), prostrate (Matt 2:11), standing (Luke 18:11,13). The effects of prayer are numerous. Lives can be changed, protection given, circumstances, attitudes or events changed (Ex 32:9-14, Acts 12.5, Is 38:1-5). We can be given wisdom (James 1:5) or direction. Jesus said in Mark 9:23 "all things can be done for the one who believes". Therefore prayer can accomplish anything. Prayer is always heard by God (Psalm 4:3). Prayer is always answered by God, sometimes He gives us what we pray for and sometimes that answer is no or not yet. |
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