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Do you long to learn how to pray but you don't know where to begin? Do you desire to see answers to your prayers-to be certain you have reached the ear of God-but you're uncertain how to go about it? And what does it mean to have a dynamic prayer life anyway? Can all believers have it, or is it meant for only a few?
One of the greatest regrets we will have when we get to heaven will be when we discover all that God would have done. Either we did not ask, or we failed to ask according to His will, and therefore, we never received. The Prayer That Makes a Difference embraces a prayer life based upon God's Word. It presents simple methods all believers can adapt to begin a vibrant and consistent conversation with our Lord.
Oma Van Gelderen was an unassuming woman who grew to walk by faith and not by sight as she came to understand the witness of the Holy Spirit as more than merely a feeling. Her faithful prayer life encourages all who desire to be intercessors that God is ready to answer. However, His will is not automatic. His promises must be obtained by faith, and prayer expresses that faith.
In addition to miracles of prayer through Oma's own life, this inspirational prayer book includes the biblical principle behind Oma's prayers. "Three Connected Truths Concerning Prayer" by evangelist, John Van Gelderen in included with specific examples of biblical prayer.
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Do you long to learn how to pray but don't know where to begin? Do you desire to see answers to your prayers? And what does it mean to have a dynamic prayer life? Is it meant for all believers or only a few? One of the greatest regrets we will have when we get to heaven will be when we discover all that God would have done. The Prayer That Makes a Difference reveals the often missing element in our conversations with the Lord. Find the biblical principle behind Oma Van Gelderen's prayers, and embrace three truths that will change your prayer life.
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Be inspired by this faithful woman who devoted her whole life to loving and serving God. Deepen your faith and find strength in prayer.As Christians, we were taught to pray to God and seek a personal relationship with Him. You may still remember "The Lord's Prayer" or have said grace before meals, and you may continue to lift up a prayer in times of need.Prayer is a powerful means of connection to God, but many of us fail to take advantage of it.Others completely hear and understand God's call and feel compelled to respond to Him. These are the prayer warriors, Christians with a special bond to the Lord who pray not only for themselves or their loved ones, but for all of us.Through these individuals, our prayers are heard.
Oma Jacobs Van Gelderen, known as simply "Oma" to those close to her and "Mother Van" to those who were in awe of her prayer ministry, was one of those prayer warriors.
Called to a life of prayer from a young age, Oma wholeheartedly gave her life in service to God. And her long life was filled with events that show just how much God loves us all. Every time she prayed for help, He did not abandon her. Every time she asked for intervention, He answered. Oma's life was a shining example of the miracles that are possible when you live a life of fervent prayer. Let her story move you to seek a deeper relationship with God and follow Oma's lead in living a life of prayer and service.