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The Surprising Power Desire Makes In Prayer
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The Surprising Power Desire Makes In Prayer

Biblical principles of strong prayer and our intense desire: Insights from E. M. Bounds

Introduction

Prayer is often described as the heartbeat of a believer’s relationship with God, but what gives prayer its power? According to E. M. Bounds, the answer lies in a single, profound element: desire.

Desire is more than a fleeting wish; it’s a deep, soul-stirring hunger that propels us into God’s presence with purpose and passion. Without it, prayer risks becoming empty words.

In this podcast, we’ll explore timeless insights from E. M. Bounds on how desire transforms prayer from routine to revival, unlocking deeper intimacy with God and aligning our hearts with His will.

Prayer Insight from E. M. Bounds from The Necessity of Prayer - Chapter 4 – Prayer and Desire

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Key Takeaways:

  • Desire is a wanting of something, a feeling or a wishing that something would happen

  • Desire is a crucial element in prayer, preceding and intensifying it.

  • Prayer is the verbal expression of desire, while desire remains unheard.

  • Lack of spiritual desire should prompt us to seek its bestowal and lament its absence.

  • Holy desire is fostered by meditation on spiritual need and God's promise to correct it.

  • Weak desires for God and Christ may be the cause of our insufficient praying.

  • Intense desire is a sign of God's presence in our hearts, while insincerity and lukewarmness are intolerable to Him.


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Short teachings on prayer and intercession and a few minutes of praying for the people of God from the Word of God