Pray the Word with David Platt
2,551 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsShort, daily meditations on God’s Word that not only drive us to pray, but drive how we pray. Featuring teacher, author, and pastor David Platt.
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#345 – He Must Increase (John 3:30)
July 21, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBWe should pray that God will help us to want people to think less about us and only about Him. Let's long to live for the increase of Christ and the decrease of ourselves.
#344 – His Glory Manifested (John 2:11)
July 20, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBChrist's first miracle at Cana compels us to ponder the ways in which God has manifested His glory in our lives.
#344 – His Glory Manifested (John 2:11)
July 20, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBChrist's first miracle at Cana compels us to ponder the ways in which God has manifested His glory in our lives.
#343 – The Right to Become Children of God (John 1:12)
July 19, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBBy God's grace through faith in Christ, we have been given the right to become children of God.
#342 – Enter In (Exodus 40:34–35)
July 18, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBBecause Jesus dwelt among us and paid the price for our sin at the cross, we are free in Him. We no longer have to stand back but can enter into the presence of the glory of God.
#341 – As God Commanded (Exodus 39:42–43)
July 17, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBWe should long for the commentary on each of our lives to be one of obedience to the commands of God.
#340 – Known and Loved by God (Exodus 38:25–26)
July 16, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBWe often feel as if we are merely a number in a massive world, but by God's grace we are known and loved by Him.
#339 – New Mercy (Exodus 37:9)
July 15, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBWe are in need of the mercy of God in every aspect of our lives.
#338 – Generosity in the Church (Exodus 36:3–7)
July 14, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBLet us pray to the end that by God's grace we might overflow with generosity for the glory of Christ in the church and among the nations.
#338 – Generosity in the Church (Exodus 36:3–7)
July 14, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBLet us pray to the end that by God's grace we might overflow with generosity for the glory of Christ in the church and among the nations.
#337 – A Generous Heart (Exodus 35:5)
July 13, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBDon't you want to be described before God as one who has a generous heart?
#336 – A God Merciful and Gracious (Exodus 34:6–8)
July 12, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBGod abounds in steadfast love for His people, forgiving us of our trespasses and sins through Christ.
#335 – My Presence Will Go with You (Exodus 33:14–16)
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBMoses does not want to take one step apart from the fullness of the presence of God. Is the same true of us?
#334 – God-Ordained Intercession (Exodus 32:14)
July 10, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.92 MBWe must be on our knees calling out to God for His gospel to penetrate the unengaged and unreached people groups of the world.
#333 – Gifts by Grace (Exodus 31:1–6)
July 09, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.83 MBGod has gifted all of His people to play all kinds of different roles in glorifying Him throughout the world.
#332 – Make Me Clean (Exodus 30:21)
July 08, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBWe are plagued by sin and faced with temptation at every turn. We need Jesus to make us clean.
#331 – Set Apart for God's Purposes (Exodus 29:21)
July 07, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.93 MBBy the blood of Christ, we enter into the presence of God. In Christ, we are distinct from the world and must pray to the end that God will help us live for His glory.
#330 – Guide Our Hearts (Exodus 28:30)
July 06, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBWhen faced with decisions in all of life, God invites us as His people to ask Him to guide our hearts.
#329 – Specific Instructions (Exodus 27:1)
July 05, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MBWe are to worship God in accordance with what He has prescribed in His Word.
#328 – Mercy Made Known (Exodus 26:33–34)
July 04, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBLet us pray for family members, friends, co-workers, and any people in our sphere of influence that the mercy of God might be made known in their lives through Christ.
#327 – Meeting with God by Mercy (Exodus 25:22)
July 03, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.34 MBWe can approach the mercy seat of God only because of Christ's finished work. He has made a way for sinners to experience the presence of God.
#326 – The Presence of God (Exodus 24:17–18)
July 02, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBChrist has made a way for sinners to access God. We can constantly commune with God because of Christ's work.
#325 – Pray for Patience (Exodus 23:29–30)
July 01, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBWe are prone to impatience and discontentment so we must ask God for grace that we might not lean on our own understanding.
#324 – Orphans, Sojourners, and Widows (Exodus 22:21–22)
June 30, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBGod has ordained for His church to care for these groups of people. We must seek out ways to love orphans, sojourners, and widows.
#323 – The Law That Leads to Life (Exodus 21:1)
June 29, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBGod gives us His Word that leads to life, so it is good and right for us to listen to His law and obey it.
#322 – Fear That Marks Our Lives (Exodus 20:20)
June 28, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBWhen we trust in Jesus to forgive us from our sins, we no longer need to fear the judgment of God. At the same time, our relationship with God is designed to be marked by love, reverence, and awe which leads us away from doing anything that would dishonor Him.
#321 – Treasured Possession (Exodus 19:5–6)
June 27, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBFor believers, God treasures us as His children, and we belong to Him.
#320 – A Plurality of Leaders (Exodus 18:23)
June 26, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBThe biblical precedent for leadership in the church is that it is immensely valuable to have a plurality of leaders.
#319 – We Need Community (Exodus 17:12)
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBNone of us are called to live the Christian life in isolation.
#318 – The Gracious Provision of God (Exodus 16:19–20)
June 24, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBMight we pray to the end that God will help us to trust in His provision day by day.
#317 – The Lord is My Strength and Song (Exodus 15:2)
June 23, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBWe should be infused with praise in response to God's grace in our lives.
#316 – The Lord Will Fight for You (Exodus 14:14)
June 22, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBWhen we find ourselves at a dead end like the people of God in Exodus 14, we can rest assured that as God fights for us.
#315 – God's Loving Guidance (Exodus 13:21–22)
June 21, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBAs a follower of Christ, you have the Spirit of God in you.
#314 – Be Faithful to Pass Down Faith (Exodus 13:8)
June 20, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBWe have a responsibility to get the gospel to the next generation. Let us pray that God will give us grace to be faithful in this.
#313 – Christ Our Passover Lamb (Exodus 12:13)
June 19, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBIn Christ, the wrath of God passes over us because it has been poured out on Him.
#312 – The Lord Gave Favor (Exodus 11:3)
June 18, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBOnly God can give us favor. Let us be on our knees praying to him day and night for favor from God for His glory.
#311 – Temptations to Compromise (Exodus 10:24)
June 17, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBWe must trust God and fight the temptation to obey only partially or when it is convenient.
#310 – Zealous for His Name to be Known (Exodus 9:16)
June 16, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBGod raises up workers for the spread of His renown to the ends of the earth.
#309 – Pleading in Prayer (Exodus 8:13)
June 15, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBMay we never pray like it is just religious routine. God hears your cries and is working all things according to the counsel of His will.
#308 – One God Who Reigns (Exodus 7:5)
June 14, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBGod is worthy of the praise of every person on the planet. The glory of God will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.
#307 – The Promises of God (Exodus 6:6–8)
June 13, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBYou can trust God. He has shown time and time again that He always delivers on His promises.
#306 – Long-term Good and Glory (Exodus 5:22–23)
June 12, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBObedience to God may lead to worse circumstances in the short-term.
#305 – Is it not I, the Lord? (Exodus 4:10–12)
June 11, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBGod never calls us to something that He does not equip us to do.
#304 – I Will be with You (Exodus 3:11–12)
June 10, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBOur comfort rests not in who we are but in God. Apart from Him we can do nothing.
#303 – The God Who Hears and Helps (Exodus 2:23)
June 09, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBThe Bible teaches us that we can call out to God and rest assured that He hears our cries.
#302 – Never Forget God's Faithfulness (Exodus 1:8)
June 08, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBWe must remember God's faithfulness towards us to fuel our trust in Him now and in the future.
#301 – God Meant it for Good (Genesis 50:19–20)
June 07, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBIn the middle of a world filled with evil and sin, God is working for good.
#300 – Where History is Headed (Genesis 49:9–10)
June 06, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBEven in Genesis, we are told of the promise that one day people from every tribe and tongue will bow before Jesus.
#299 – A Lineage of Faith (Genesis 48:14–16)
June 05, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBLet's pray for faithfulness to pass the gospel on to future generations.
#298 – No Reason to Worry (Genesis 47:27)
June 04, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBEven when God provides, we are prone to be preoccupied with worrying about our next need.