E. M. Bounds: Author of the book 'The Necessity of Prayer'
Summary: E.M. Bounds was an American pastor during the Civil War who emphasized the importance of prayer in the spiritual life. He wrote 11 books, with nine focusing on prayer, and has inspired millions of believers with his teachings. God Speaks Today will include his writings in their daily meditations to edify their readers.
Edward McKendree Bounds (E. M. Bounds) was a pastor in the United States during the time of the American Civil War. He was born on August 15, 1835 and died on August 24, 1913. His life and ministry are distinguished by his insistence on prayer as the key to a powerful and effective spiritual life. for E.M. Bounds, prayer is one of the most important ministries of the Church, as well as of every believer. He was the author of eleven books, nine of which deal with the subject of prayer. His writings have inspired millions of believers across the earth to a more vital devotional life.
In the future, God Speaks Today will be including the writings of classic authors such as E. M. Bounds in the daily meditations, in order to edify our readers and familiarize them with the thought of great men and women of God. We will continue to include the meditations of Pastor Miranda, as well as our other writers.
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Doubt, an Obstacle to Receiving an Answer
Doubt and fear are enemies of faith and can take over our prayers, leading to anxiety and complaints. Peter failed to walk on water when he focused on the threatening waves instead of Jesus. Doubts sh
Faith Comes Directly from God
Faith is not just a belief or understanding, it is a divine energy implanted by God through His Word and the Holy Spirit. It is always aware of God and has Him as its goal. It is not believing in anyt
Be Specific When Asking
Faith and prayer must be specific and definite in their requests. We must ask for exactly what we want and expect to receive it. If we do this, God will fulfill our requests exactly as we presented th
The First Duty
Those who have done great work for God are those who have sought Him early in the morning. If we waste our mornings on other things, we will make little progress in seeking God for the rest of the day
The Secret of the Prayer Life - Being Alone with God for a Long Time
Spending a long time in prayer is essential for effective prayer. Short prayers are only effective if they are preceded by longer periods of prayer. The Bible saints and great Christian leaders spent
Perseverance in Prayer
The prayers recorded in the Bible may be short in words, but the godly men of God spent many hours in deep and intense prayer. Short devotions result in weak faith and a narrow character. It takes tim
Men and Women of Prayer
The Holy Spirit raises prayer to a vital and decisive position in the gospel of Christ. Christian leaders need to teach and lead their followers in prayer. Only leaders who pray can have followers who