Life gets so complicated. How do you know the right thing to do? How do you know what to pray? It’s always appropriate and good to ask for wisdom. James 1:5-8 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be…
The great invitation by God to all through the finished work of Jesus is, “Come.” Isaiah 55:1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” Matt. 11:28 “Come to Me, all who are weary…
How can you maintain balance and creativity in your prayers? Maybe the Prayer Hand can help. Remember just as the thumb touches and can be used with all four fingers, so praise should permeate every aspect of your prayer life. God inhabits the praises of His people. Ps. 22:3 Also note that while confession is…
Not long ago I had to begin my prayer time with “Father, I’m anxious and worried about several/many things. HELP. Help me to see You and know that You are with me and You care about these things too.” Then I just happened to be at Luke 8 in my Bible reading plan…. Did you…
Are you Discouraged? Depressed? Fearful? Anxious? Worried? Overwhelmed? Confused? Filled with negative thoughts? Where is your focus? What dominates your thinking? Remember Peter walking on the water toward Jesus after he’d asked Jesus to prove it was He by inviting him to do so? Matthew 14:28-31 Peter got distracted by the wind and waves all…
Just a reminder as you pray and believe God for answers – as a true believer, Jesus Christ (actually the Triune God) lives in you and Satan has NO power over you. Consider (ponder, muse, chew over, savor, unhurriedly focus on) these verses: I John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome…
There are many excellent resources to help you develop a life of prayer. Here are a few of my favorites that I use. Prayer Hand United States Prayer Map World Prayer Map Hour That Changes the World Targeted Prayer for Your Church
Think about the works of Jesus while He walked this earth. Do you think you could do the same things? Are you? Then what does He mean when He says, John 14:12-14 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works…
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart. What do you desire in your heart? Paul Trip, in his book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, says “You and I are always desiring. Desires precede, determine, and characterize everything you do.” (p.78) “If my heart is ruled…
It is a BIG mistake to think God is not listening or doesn’t care when we pray and don’t ‘see’ results. And yet isn’t that what I’m doing when I get discouraged with the lack of results and lose motivation to pray? I was talking (complaining?) to God about that and then opened up the…