Category Archives: prayer

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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Supreme Court and our Religious Freedom

Posted on October 6, 2011 by nhop

In Acts 17 we read of Paul reasoning with the Jews and the philosophers of the day. This is a great chapter and it indicates that men were hungry for the truth, to hear of “new ideas” v.21 and to … 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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Kingston Day of Prayer – Great Success.

Posted on June 13, 2011 by nhop

This weekend I was fortunate to have been asked to participate in worship for the            first annual day of prayer in Kingston.  It was a great day and very well attended and   I can see that … Continue reading →

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Election Prayer Update

Posted on May 9, 2011 by nhop

We want to thank everyone who has jointly laboured with us in prayer over these last few months. For many of you this call to prayer began last fall in the 120 Day Call to Prayer. Here we are today … Continue reading →

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2011 Election Prayer Points – Week 5

Posted on April 28, 2011 by nhop

Proverbs 8: 12-16 “I wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment. All who fear the lord will hate evil. This is why I hate pride, arrogance, corruption, and perverted speech. Good advice and … Continue reading →

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Shabaz Bhatti – Religious Freedom.

Posted on April 25, 2011 by nhop

Minister Stockwell Day recently gave his farewell address to parliament. Minister Day served as a member of parliament for 17.5 years and his wisdom and council in our government will be missed. In his farewell address he brought up something … Continue reading →

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