Bibliopedia of Prayer
The Bibliopedia focuses on words and expressions related to prayer, which are interpreted, not technically defined, from a classical Christian understanding. Since Christ called Christians to pray, they should be thoroughly acquainted with it and make it an essential part of their life. The Bibliopedia is unique in that it offers an interactive feature that lets you add yor insight to the terms and expressions already listed, as well as allowing you to add new words relating to this project. We hope you will enjoy the Bibliopedia.
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Thanksgiving, Prayer of
Thanksgiving is the inward or outward expression of gratitude toward God for His character, blessings, grace, judgments, or deeds. The apostle Paul commanded Christians to abound in this act (Colossians 2:7).
Travailing Prayer
Travailing prayer occurs when a Christian prays with distress of spirit or soul in order to bring forth the purposes of God. It could be quiet or loud, with or without tears, physically painful, but always with agony of soul. Since Hannah is the classic example (1 Samuel 1:12-18), she testifies that travailing prayer refuses to accept barrenness as the final estate! Biblical examples include Exodus 2:23; Jeremiah 6:26; Luke 22:44; and Galatians 4:19.