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Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
July 12, 2025
What Will God Say When You Pray?
Prayer isn't boring, but rather an opportunity to experience God's greatest adventures. We often come to prayer with reservations, but God wants us to be real with him about our sin, doubts, and fears. He desires a relationship with us, and when we approach prayer with faith and an open heart, it becomes a transformative experience. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
July 05, 2025
The Nazareth of Prayer
Jesus' power was limited in his hometown of Nazareth due to the people's lack of faith, suggesting that miracles are for those who already believe. A robust faith in God is necessary for experiencing miracles, and the reward of prayer is often the deepening of one's relationship with Him. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 28, 2025
Shifting Gears To Get Closer To God
Replacing screen time with prayer can lead to spiritual growth and a deeper dependence on God. By turning to God before reaching for our phones, we can cultivate a more intentional and prayerful lifestyle, and experience the peace that comes from waiting on Him. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 21, 2025
Praying God's Presence
As Christians, we're to be people of the presence, but are we really with God? Dr. James Banks explores the importance of acknowledging God's presence in our daily lives and how it can bring us rest, peace, and spiritual growth. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 14, 2025
Praying with Affection
Talking to God not only from the heart but also with your heart is a crucial aspect of praying with affection. Dr. James Banks shares insights on how to cultivate a deeper relationship with God through adoration, which involves expressing love and affection for Him without condition. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 07, 2025
Prayer When You Wonder Why
When faced with uncertainty and heartbreak, it's natural to question God's presence and intentions. However, James Banks suggests that asking 'why' can be a sign of a deeper relationship with God, allowing us to go beyond assumptions and seek His guidance. By keeping the lines of communication open and focusing on worship, we can find freedom from the burden of self and walk by faith, not by sight. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
May 24, 2025
Pressing Pause To Pray
Prayer is a gift that requires opening, and God helps us to pray by giving us the inspiration and strength to do so. When we press pause to pray, we're being in the moment with God, living off of him, and allowing him to move through us to accomplish his purposes. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
May 10, 2025
Asking Seeking And Knocking Part 2
Jesus teaches that when we pray, we should be seeking a relationship with God, not just answers to our questions. He wants us to be close to him and to experience his presence and peace. In prayer, we can come to understand that God is the greatest reward, and that he is the one who will make it plain, even when we don't receive the answers we want. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
May 03, 2025
Asking Seeking And Knocking
Jesus teaches that prayer is not a one-time request, but rather a continuous action of asking, seeking, and knocking. He promises that God will give good gifts to those who ask, and that the Holy Spirit will be given to those who seek Him with perseverance and faith. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
April 26, 2025
How To Pray When God Feels Distant
When God feels distant, prayer can be a challenging but essential step of faith. Dr. James Banks shares three key principles for praying when circumstances overwhelm: praying with faith, praying God's word, and praying with friends. By standing on powerful verses of Scripture and seeking the support of others, we can cut through feelings of distance and connect with God in a deeper way. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
April 19, 2025
Praying More Than Once For Healing
Praying for healing doesn't always result in immediate answers, but Jesus' example in Mark chapter 8 shows that sometimes healing requires multiple prayers. This realization can build faith and encourage persistence in prayer, even when the outcome is unclear. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
April 05, 2025
Soaking In Prayer
Jesus' example of spending an entire night in prayer to God challenges believers to deepen their spiritual intimacy and prayer practice, which involves being present with God, regardless of whether they receive a specific experience or not. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
March 29, 2025
God Being There When We Didn't Realize It
The story of a mother's experience with angels during a difficult time in her life serves as a reminder of God's presence and providence. This experience helps to exercise active faith and encourages believers to trust in God's mercy, even when circumstances seem dark. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
March 22, 2025
The Prayer Train
When facing difficult circumstances, it's essential to choose to believe in God's presence, even when feelings suggest otherwise. This requires discipline and a willingness to let go of self and trust in God's goodness, as illustrated by the story of Abraham and the concept of faith as a choice. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
March 15, 2025
How To Stay Out Of God's Woodshed
God's discipline can be a painful experience, but it's often a lesson to learn and a chance to grow in faith. True faith is demonstrated by a heart that is loyal and obedient to God, whereas false faith is superficial and lacks intimacy with God. Prayer is essential in building and maintaining a strong relationship with God, and it's crucial to approach prayer with a heart that is willing to listen and obey. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
March 08, 2025
How Do You Pray For The Next Generation
Praying for the next generation is a vital responsibility for grandparents, as it not only impacts their grandkids but also their own children. By praying for their grandkids, parents and grandparents can leave an eternal inheritance that will last for generations to come. This is a beautiful God-given thing that is natural for grandparents to love their grandkids and for them to love their grandparents in return. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
March 01, 2025
Taking The Time (Take 2)
Prayer is a challenge for all of us, and it's essential to understand that God is waiting for us, loving us, and longing for us to be with Him. By starting the day with prayer, we can experience peace, order, and a deeper connection with Jesus. It's not about doing hours of prayer, but rather making it a priority and being real about our struggles. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
February 22, 2025
Praying For Kids And Grandkids
Praying for kids and grandkids can have a lasting impact on their lives, and it's a beautiful inheritance to leave them. Dr. James Banks shares stories of how praying scriptures over children can lead to faith-building experiences and peaceful nights' sleep. He emphasizes the importance of praying for the next generations and leaving a legacy of prayer that will outlive us. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
February 15, 2025
How Prayer Helps Us Love
Prayer plays a crucial role in helping us love and navigate our relationships, as it allows us to draw close to God's heart and receive his guidance and conviction. Through prayer, we can overcome bitterness, forgive others, and cultivate a deeper love for those around us, including our spouses, children, and in-laws. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
February 08, 2025
Letting Jesus Into Every Room In The House
Inviting Jesus into every room of the heart is a journey of spiritual growth, requiring honesty, openness, and surrender. Through prayer, individuals can let go of secrets and struggles, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and transform them. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
February 01, 2025
How To Do It All
Discover how to do everything for the glory of God, not in your own strength, but with the help of prayer and surrender. Learn from examples of devout Christians, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and the King and Country brothers, who found joy and inspiration in their work by letting God guide them. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
January 25, 2025
What If You Couldn't Pray At All
Prayer is a comforting gift that lets God in, providing wisdom, peace, and a sense of direction. It's a privilege to talk to God at any time, and He offers an open invitation for His people to share their thoughts and feelings. Through prayer, we can find peace and comfort in difficult moments, and it's a way to invoke God's presence in the lives of loved ones. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
January 18, 2025
How To Pray With The Faith of A Child
Praying with the faith of a child involves approaching God with anticipation, reverence, and a sense of celebration, recognizing that He is a loving Father who gives good gifts to those who ask Him. This approach is rooted in the understanding that God's love drives out fear and that He meets us in our prayers, even if the answer is not what we expect. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
January 11, 2025
How To Pray And Not Hurt Yourself
Zechariah's story in the first chapter of Luke reveals a common struggle: doubting God's response to prayer. Despite receiving wonderful news from the angel Gabriel, Zechariah questions God's answer, showing that even good and faithful people can lose sight of God's power. To prevent this, it's essential to stay open to God, keep a sense of wonder, and trust in His goodness, even in difficult circumstances. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
December 28, 2024
How To Pray To Start The Year
Jesus' genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew includes flawed people, showing that he can relate to humanity's weaknesses and help us pray by humbling ourselves before him. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
December 21, 2024
How Do You Keep Grief From Stealing Your Christmas Joy
When faced with grief and loss during the Christmas season, it's essential to turn to Jesus and the comfort he offers. By embracing the true meaning of Christmas, we can find strength and healing in our pain, and discover that we're never alone. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
December 14, 2024
Dealing With Difficult People
Prayer is key to navigating difficult conversations, especially during family gatherings or with insufferable people. By submitting to God and seeking his love, we can respond in a way that brings peace and forgiveness, even in the heat of the moment. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
November 30, 2024
Feeding Your Soul
Jesus offers an antidote to the world's distractions, filling our souls with love, life, and spiritual nourishment. He invites us to come to Him, rest in Him, and feed our souls with His Word, leading to a deeper connection and spiritual growth. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
November 23, 2024
How To Pray When You Don't Have It All Together
When struggling to pray, David's prayers in Psalm 86 show us that it's okay to be honest with God about our weaknesses and ask for his help. We can learn from his example and the prayers of others in Scripture, such as the man who asked Jesus to help his unbelief and Gideon who questioned God's presence in his life. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
November 16, 2024
How To Want To Pray More
You are loved regardless of your mess, chosen by God, and have a name known only to him. God wants to clean you up and help you grow, just like a parent bathes and cares for their children. He loves you deeply and wants to spend time with you, despite your imperfections. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
November 09, 2024
How To Pray When You've Been Ghosted By a Loved One
When someone you love refuses to talk to you, it can be a painful and isolating experience. Dr. James Banks shares how to pray when you've been ghosted, and how God can use your prayers to make a difference in someone's heart and bring about healing and reconciliation. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
October 26, 2024
God Answering Our Prayers In a Way We Weren't Expecting
The Christian life is marked by moments where God gives us something better than what we asked for, often in unexpected ways. A mother's prayers for her son's salvation are answered in a way that transforms his life, and a famous Christian leader's prayer to visit Rome is answered in a way that leads to his imprisonment and ultimate influence on the early Christian faith. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
October 19, 2024
The Times When We Forget To Pray
God's power to answer prayers is not limited by time, allowing us to pray for past events and still experience His intervention, even if we forget to pray in the moment. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
October 12, 2024
The Need To Praise God
Praising God is a vital part of the Christian faith, but it can be challenging to make it a habit. By turning God's promises into praise, finding pleasure in life's moments, and turning pain into praise, Christians can cultivate a deeper love for God and experience spiritual growth. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
October 05, 2024
Prayer In The Storm
When facing life's storms, whether natural disasters or personal struggles, it's essential to turn to prayer and dependence on God. Scripture provides principles for navigating these challenging times, including the importance of keeping prayer and faith, even when circumstances seem beyond control. By memorizing and praying Scripture, individuals can build their faith and trust in God's goodness, even in the midst of uncertainty. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
September 28, 2024
How To Use The Sword Of The Spirit When We Pray
Using the sword of the Spirit, or the Word of God, in prayer can bring new strength and hope. Praying God's Word, quoting Scripture, and praising God can help believers feel more empowered and connected to God. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
September 21, 2024
How To Gey Away When You Can't Get Away
When life gets busy, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and struggle to find peace. Dr. James Banks shares practical tips on how to create boundaries and prioritize prayer, even in the midst of chaos, to experience a deeper connection with God and find rest in His presence. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
September 14, 2024
How Do You Wear The Armor Of God
The armor of God is not for fighting, but to shield us while we pray. Prayer is the battle, and the devil can render us ineffective if he can keep us from praying. We need to remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces in the heavenly realms. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
September 07, 2024
How To Let God Carry You
When we're going through tough times, it's easy to feel like God has left us. But the truth is, He's always carrying us, even when we don't feel it. By learning to sense His presence and trust in His love, we can experience peace and spiritual growth in our lives. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
August 31, 2024
Prayer Makes A Difference
When faced with discouraging circumstances and unanswered prayers, it's easy to feel like our faith is being tested. But Jesus' words to Jairus, 'don't be afraid, just believe,' offer a powerful reminder that faith is not just about the outcome, but about trusting in God himself. By keeping our eyes on God and worshipping Him even in the midst of hardship, we can find the strength and hope to persevere and meet Him in the fire. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
August 24, 2024
How To Pray When You Just Messed Up Again
The devil's deceitfulness can lead us into sin, but Jesus understands our struggles and offers redemption. God's love and faithfulness are always available, even when we mess up, and he wants us to return to him. Staying humble and coming back to God is key to overcoming sin and growing in obedience. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
August 17, 2024
Jesus is Family
The Bible teaches that Jesus is our family, and this understanding can bring us closer to him in prayer. When we see Jesus as our brother, we can run to him with our struggles and burdens, knowing that he is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. This closeness with Jesus is a result of his love for us, demonstrated through the incarnation and crucifixion, and it gives us a sense of worth and acceptance. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
August 10, 2024
On The Spot Prayer
Praying for others in everyday life can be a powerful way to deepen relationships and show God's love. Spontaneous prayer, or praying on the spot, can be a natural and effective way to connect with God and others, and can lead to amazing outcomes and spiritual conversations. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
August 03, 2024
How To Help Kids Pray
Prayer is a vital part of a child's life, and teaching them to pray can have a lasting impact. Parents and caregivers can show kids that their lives matter to God and that He has a purpose for them. By being spontaneous and authentic in their prayers, adults can help children develop a deeper faith and learn to listen to God's voice. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
July 27, 2024
God Moments
In this episode of Encouraging Prayer James Banks and Robby Dilmore discuss God Moments [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
July 20, 2024
Rising To The Challenge
Prayer makes all the difference in times of trouble, allowing us to put God's Word into practice and bring His power into our lives. Dr. James Banks shares biblical verses and prayers to help us face challenges with courage and strength, reminding us that God is always with us and wants to help us grow stronger. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
July 13, 2024
How To Grow Younger Through Prayer
Growing younger through prayer involves gazing on God's beauty, trusting, and being unguarded with affections, much like a child. This simple heart stuff allows us to love without words, just by taking heartfelt affection and turning it towards God. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
July 06, 2024
Prayers For The Dog Days
The concept of the dog days, a time of intense heat and struggle, is used to illustrate the need for prayer and strength in times of hardship. The Bible provides numerous examples of prayers for strength, including those of David, Nehemiah, and Jesus, who encourages believers to ask for strength to persevere in the face of adversity. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 29, 2024
Putting Your Trust In God
The importance of trusting in God as our helper and strength, rather than putting our faith in politicians or ourselves. A discussion on Psalm 146 and the role of praise and worship in spiritual growth and understanding God's plan. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 22, 2024
Enjoying God
The parable of the prodigal son is used to illustrate the difference between a relationship with God based on do's and don'ts versus one of unceasing fellowship and unlimited partnership. The elder brother's anger and refusal to celebrate with his father highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating God's love and goodness in our lives. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 15, 2024
Are You Open To Hear God
We often try to dictate what God's voice should say, but true intimacy with Him comes from seeking His will and wanting what He wants. By being open to His spirit and making it about love with Him first, we can experience a childlike faith and a deeper connection with God. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 08, 2024
A Way To Think About Prayer That Might Help
Drawing life from Jesus' presence is a key concept in understanding prayer and faith. By staying close to God, we can experience the sweetness of his love and joy, and bear much fruit. This idea is rooted in Scripture, from the vine and branches analogy in John 15 to the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22. It's a normal part of life with Jesus, and affects everything we do. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
June 01, 2024
Spending Time With God Just To Enjoy What He Does
Recognizing God's good work and blessings in everyday life involves taking snapshots with God, appreciating the beauty of nature, and practicing gratitude through prayer and thanksgiving. Dr. James Banks shares his experiences as a beekeeper and a lover of nature, highlighting the importance of stopping to smell the roses and praising God for the gifts He provides. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
May 25, 2024
How To Want To Pray More
Prayer is not just about words, but a relationship with God. It's about dependence on Him and experiencing His presence. The Christian life is built on faith, and prayerlessness can be a sign of practical atheism. By seeing prayer as an interaction between a father and a son, we can grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with God. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
May 18, 2024
Things God Wants To Show Us When We Pray
When we approach God in prayer, He reveals Himself in beautiful ways, making Himself known as a friend to those who fear Him. This concept of fearing God is not about terror, but about respect, love, and admiration, leading to a deeper relationship with Him. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
May 11, 2024
Praying Moms
Mothers' prayers have a profound impact on their children's lives, often leading to spiritual transformation and redemption. Stories of praying moms, such as Hannah and Monica, demonstrate the power of prayer in shaping the lives of their children and influencing history. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
May 04, 2024
Enjoying God When You Pray
Enjoying God's presence is crucial for a fulfilling prayer life. Dr. James Banks shares how to cultivate a personal relationship with God through prayer, making it a joyful and intimate experience. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
April 27, 2024
How To Pray When You Don't Have Much Faith
God's faithfulness remains constant even when our faith is weak, and he understands our struggles. He encourages us to pray and trust in him, even when we feel discouraged, and reminds us that he is always faithful and will never leave us. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
April 20, 2024
What's It Going to Take to Get You to Pray
Living a life of prayer is essential for Christians, as it allows them to connect with God and experience His power. However, many people struggle to make prayer a priority, often relying on it as a last resort rather than a first line of defense. Dr. James Banks discusses the importance of humility and faith in prayer, and how it can lead to a deeper relationship with God and a more fulfilling life. [... more]
Encouraging Prayer
James Banks
April 13, 2024
The Difference Between Gazing and Glancing
In this episode of Encouraging Prayer James Banks and Robby Dilmore discuss the difference between gazing and glancing [... more]
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