Now He was telling them…that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart. Luke 18:1 When I read that I am immediately convicted to pray for many of my ‘impossible requests’. These are people I know who are so broken and stuck in their own ways and situations that seem so…
Recall: The great invitation by God to all through the finished work of Jesus is, “Come.” Our needs are met when we come to Jesus. In Him alone is real life and life overflowing. John 6:37b the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. Phil.4:19 And my God will supply all…
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…
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…
My constant prayer is, “Lord, glorify/magnify Your Name through me today.” But it is sobering to know that one of the ways God gets glory is through suffering. These are some recent developing thoughts on suffering for righteousness – right living. [Noted: much of our suffering comes simply from the fact we live in a…
A Collect (pronounced CALL-ect) prayer has different meanings to different people. Here is one that has very powerful application. It is a simple prayer with these 5 parts: Address God using a name or attribute or character trait that demonstrates His authority over the need. Mention what He has done in redemptive history that is…
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…
I’m so glad we don’t have to worry about word-smithing our prayers or that there’s some ‘prayer language’ we must use to be heard. I’m convinced that some prayers can’t even be put into words and yet Father hears them and understands. Matt. 6:8 …for your Father knows what you need, before you ask Him….