Category Archives: Prayer Training

God’s Law – Plum Line for Nations

Posted on April 27, 2012 by nhop

Have you ever noticed how often the “Law of God” is fondly spoken about in the Psalms? For instance Psalm 19:7 reads; “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making … Continue reading →

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Fasting (Part 4 of 5)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by nhop

SOME PRACTICAL POINTS ON FASTING

(Fasting, 4 of 5)

The guidelines that I am sharing in this article are not meant to be exhaustive and there are many more practical resources available to help a person to fast. I do recommend ‘Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting’ by Derek Prince, which offers some great practical teaching about fasting.

First and foremost, we need to remind ourselves of the purpose of a fast, especially while participating in an extended fast.

We’re not fasting to win favour with God or to gain a position of authority over others because of our apparent dedication to God. We are fasting to help facilitate a greater focus upon God which can help us to hear him more clearly without the ‘clutter’ of busyness, etc. We sometimes fast for breakthrough when it seems that heaven is silent or a situation is not improving with just prayer. Continue reading →

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Fasting for Breakthrough (Part 3 of 5)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by nhop

FASTING FOR BREAKTHROUGH At one time or another, all of us know what it is like to have been in need of a breakthrough in some area of our life. Whether it has been a needed breakthrough in our understanding … Continue reading →

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Is Fasting for Today? (Part 1 of 5)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by nhop

Whatever the reasons may be, none of us are to come under any condemnation because we may choose not to fast. As much as I believe that fasting is for today, an individual needs to come at this subject not … Continue reading →

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Praying God’s original intent.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by nhop

The whole concept of praying for our leaders and government can be daunting if you are not maybe familiar with God’s purpose for government. I thought it would be worthwhile through the next couple of posts to look at a few … Continue reading →

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Right Belief – Clear Conscience

Posted on July 21, 2011 by nhop

I thought it would be good to dive a little deeper into this thought about being lead by the Spirit of God and not out of our flesh as we looked at in the last blog. If right belief leads … Continue reading →

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Right Belief = Right Prayers

Posted on July 11, 2011 by nhop

I have recently been struck with the need of developing a strong Biblical worldview and how that view plays out in my prayer life. We live in a world where we are continually bombarded with ingenious marketing tactics which seeks … Continue reading →

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2011 Campfire Summer Camp

Posted on July 5, 2011 by nhop

Well another year has come and gone for our biggest Campfire yet! All the campers had an absolute blast and awesome time in the word and traversing all over Ottawa doing all kinds of wild and crazy things. There were … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2011 by nhop

A good friend recently sent me this prayer from Billy Graham, it is a powerful prayer and I encourage you to take a moment to read and reflect upon it. Rob JR. ‘Heavenly Father, we come before you today to … Continue reading →

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NHOP Nightwatch Prayer

Posted on March 16, 2011 by nhop

This past Friday was NHOP’s first Night Watch Prayer this year. Twenty-six intercessors from the Ottawa Capital Region pressed into prayer throughout the night (11pm to 7am). Everyone was ready for an awesome NHOP breakfast together afterwards. Everyone who attended … Continue reading →

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