January 27, 2019
God Doesn’t Need Pretty Words
I’ve known many believers, both young and old, who don’t like praying out loud in a group because they don’t feel like they have the right words to say.
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January 23, 2019
Praying on Behalf of Others
...So I prayed for him. Interceded for him. Not a long prayer, just one that asked God to help this brother forgive his mom for so much pain, and that they might be able to talk about it, and work through it.
Read more..January 2, 2019
God Answers Prayer
Dear one, don’t give up. Pray! The Bible says, "This is the confidence which we have before Him: that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:14 God will hear you - And He will answer too.
Read more..October 31, 2018
Hold the Rope
Today when you encounter someone who is bearing a heavy load and struggling to keep afloat, “hold the rope” for her; pray for her and let her know that you are. If you are in a storm yourself be open about asking someone to hold you up in prayer. It will make a difference!
Read more..October 28, 2018
When God Answers Do We Hear?
When we pray we should look carefully for a response. It may be disguised even though it is right before our eyes. And when God answers our prayers we should rejoice, give thanks and give Him all the glory.
Read more..May 9, 2018
Two Sticks of Dynamite
I remember the day a couple called me over to pray with them in a specific situation. I made the appointment. I listened. And I prayed. Yet when I left I had the sense that my prayer had not gone past the ceiling. I felt frustrated.
Read more..May 5, 2018
Posture of Prayer
To be honest, I have wrestled a lot with this thing called prayer. *Why does God want us to pray when He knows what we need even better than we know ourselves? *What good does my prayer even do? Who am I to change God’s mind or challenge Him on His ideas?
Read more..May 5, 2018
Ask What You Will
Prayer has always been the breath, life, vitality, strength and power of the Christian. Beginning with our Lord, who spent much time in prayer, and continuing with the disciples and fruitful, Spirit-filled Christians through the centuries, prayer remains a major emphasis in the life of every believer.
Read more..April 6, 2018
Loving Like God Loves
Need more patience? Is generosity an elusive virtue? Having trouble putting up with ungrateful relatives or cranky neighbors? God puts up with you when you act the same. Luke 6:35 says, “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.”
Read more..March 25, 2018
Rise Up
It is much easier to sleep than to stay awake and pray. Haven’t we all put our head on the pillow with thoughts to pray and have quickly fallen asleep? Especially in the face of trying circumstances, our minds and bodies tire and prayer seems optional.
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