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  COURAGEOUS PRAYER
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Courage is essential in prayer, allowing us to approach God
with faith and boldness, leading to more effective and answered prayers.

Topics: "Courage in Prayer", "Trusting God's Love"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 7:7-8, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 4:16, James 1:6, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 John 5:14-15

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the vital role of courage in prayer, asserting
that just as bravery is essential in the world, it is equally crucial in
the kingdom of God. He encourages believers to approach God with
unwavering faith and boldness, believing in His love and goodness. Tozer
insists that successful prayer is unconditional and must be offered with
the understanding that God will always act for our benefit. He reassures
that prayers made with such courage and trust cannot go unanswered, as
they align with God's character and promises. Ultimately, he reminds us
of God's infinite lovingkindness, urging us to trust Him completely.

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In a world like ours, courage is an indispensable virtue. The coward may
snivel in his corner, but the brave man takes the prize. And in the
kingdom of God, courage is as necessary as it is in the world. The timid
soul is as pitiable on his knees as he is in society.

When entering the prayer chamber, we must come filled with faith and
armed with courage. Nowhere else in the whole field of religious thought
and activity is courage so necessary as in prayer. The successful prayer
must be one without condition. We must believe that God is love and
that, being love, He cannot harm us but must ever do us good. Then we
must throw ourselves before Him and pray with boldness for whatever we
know our good and His glory require, and the cost is no object! Whatever
He in His love and wisdom would assess against us, we will accept with
delight because it pleased Him. Prayers like that cannot go unanswered.
The character and reputation of God guarantee their fulfillment.

We should always keep in mind the infinite lovingkindness of God. No one
need fear to put his life in His hands. His yoke is easy; His burden is
light.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/courageous-prayer/
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