Talk to God about people before you try to talk to people about God. That’s the beginning of getting on the same page with God in helping others with real needs and dealing with our own problems as well. Keep Matt. 28:18 in mind: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority…
Ephesians 6:18 ‘praying always in the Spirit’; what are some of the characteristics of doing so? Praying in faith – believing that He is and that He rewards those who seek Him – Hebrews 11:6 Confident that God causes all things to work together for good – Romans 8:28 Praying with thanksgiving rather than worry…
Have you ever tried to bargain with God? “If you do this for me, God, then I’ll _________”. You can fill in the blank. Consider Paul’s description of God to the Athenians. Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not…
Often when we pray, we have in mind exactly what we think God should do, when He should do it, and we even try to tell Him how to do His job. Think about it. Does that really make sense? Isa. 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Neither are your ways My ways,”…
Dr. Hugel – There are two and only two purposes for prayer – 1) to bring us to God and 2) to get us in agreement with His perspective/will. Prayer is not about overcoming God’s reluctance but rather laying hold of His willingness. Isa. 30:18 “Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you…’ I…