Praying like Paul....How it "sounds" in New Testament Greek

Have you ever wanted someone to pray for you? Or, ever felt you should pray for someone? Read the quote at the end of this blog entry. It may change your view on prayer.
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Rick Renner, a Missionary (Apostle) to Russia has a great grasp of New Testament Greek. His daily devotion book, “Sparkling Gems from the Greek”, is a valuable resource for anyone who would like a deeper grasp of the words used in the New Testament. In it, 1000 New Testament Words are studied, most in depth.

Today I read Rick’s devotion on 2 Timothy 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, (NKJV)

After examining the passage from the NT Greek perspective, Rick comes up with his summary, or amplified version of the passage:
"Timothy, my intention is to pray, pray, pray, and pray for you until I have set the record straight about your activities and until I have stacked the throne room of God with your name! Anywhere God looks, I want Him to see a living memorial of you! I don't want God to ever forget you; therefore, I am loading Heaven with statues, monuments, and memorials of you. My prayers for you will stand as an everlasting memorial before God!" (by Rick Renner- Sparkling Gems)

See Rick’s Web site: http://www.renner.org/

Bob Lipsys, Australia

I did not know

I did not know that I was blind until I looked into Your eyes
I did not know that I was lost until You found me
I did not know I was a fool until I heard the words You speak
They are spirit, they are life, they are
Fire, holy flame

This quote comes from Randy Stonehill's 1990 CD "Thirst". It is from the song "Fire."

Whenever God powerfully touches my life, my reaction is always the same: "Lord, I did not know what I have been missing." So my prayer of faith is "More Lord, more." Father, please keep pouring your Holy Spirit on me, and keep me close to Jesus. Speak your words deep into my heart so that I have something valuable to say to others.

Whenever God speaks to me, deep into my heart,deep into my spirit, I realize just how foolish I've been, and how little I have had to offer others. But with His words comes His Spirit, His colors, His life. A-ha. Now I have a treasure to give away.

Bob Lipsys, Australia