Is Mean-spirited slander heartless? Does quiet discretion accompany good sense?
God’s goal: Speaking ill of others, whether it is true or not, is just not God’s way. Jesus summed it up …
Tag Archives: Prayer
Are my prayers just monologues?
I am hoping that God doesn’t feel this way when I pray. I have heard lots of prayers (including my …
Should we be anxious about anything?
My part is to rejoice. God is so very good and He is always in this amazing mood. Jesus has …
Are we having a conversation with God?
I am hoping that God doesn’t feel this way when I pray. I have heard lots of prayers (including my …
“God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.” ~King David
I call on God. I plead with God to listen to me. I don’t just whisper. I shout it out …
“Because of his friend’s shameless boldness, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to be bold in what I ask of God. In fact, I should be very persistent and …
Can I bargain with God?
My on my how we love to bargain. Even with God. “If you do X … then I will do …
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” ~Jesus
The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) continues with Jesus teaching us how to pray. I must learn how to forgive. How …
“Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” ~Citizens of Nazareth
What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …
“Give us this day our daily bread.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues the Jesus Manifesto and the model prayer. I have needs on a daily basis. We all do. Jesus …
“Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. I am to ask. He says, ask and you will receive. I am to ask in His …
“Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.” ~Jesus
I have a Father in heaven. That is some very good news. I am ecstatic over that. I need to …
“My house was designated a house of prayer for the nations; You’ve turned it into a hangout for thieves.” ~Jesus
Jesus has a message for me. The house of God is a place of prayer, for everyone. It is not …
“Always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the good news from the first day until now.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …
“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus
Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …
What was the wisdom of Jesus based on?
What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” ~Jesus
The Jesus Manifesto continues as Jesus teaches me how to pray. It is not about how much I say. It …
Asking for prayers today. I’m having a medical procedure known as cardioversion.
I’m asking my friends for prayers today. I have chronic Atrial fibrillation (aka AFIB). It is an irregular heartbeat. It reduces …
Does God promise to answer prayer in the name of Jesus?
Jesus is clear. I am to ask. He says, ask and you will receive. I am to ask in His …
“My house was designated a house of prayer; you have made it a hangout for thieves.” ~Jesus
Jesus went to the temple after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on palm Sunday. The ecstacy of that moment to …
What does God expect when I talk with Him?
So what is prayer? The most basic definition of prayer is “talking with God.” Prayer is not meditation or passive reflection; …
“God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together.” ~King David
God answers prayer. Mighty King David knows this in his heart. He has seen lots of trouble. God comes through. …
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites.” ~Jesus
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues …
“I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last detail what you assigned me to do.” ~Jesus
“Then, raising his eyes in prayer, Jesus said: … I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last …
“Keep praying, but be thankful that God’s answers are wiser than your prayers!” ~~William Culbertson
I talk with God. I ask for things. I want stuff to happen. I am like a typical child. Gimme, …
“What a generation! No sense of God! How many times do I have to go over these things? How much longer do I have to put up with this?” ~Jesus
Jesus is direct with me. When Jesus speaks, I better listen. Jesus has something to say. There are times I …
“Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.” ~Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul is wrapping up his letter to the Ephesians. There are many things we need to do. He …
“So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help?” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges me. I don’t need more faith. I need persistent faith. I must be persistent in my prayer and …
“Gratitude is our most direct line to God and the angels.” ~~ Terry Lynn Taylor
This is clear and so very true. I can always talk with God. No matter what time of day, I …
Have a mind unafraid to travel with Jesus even though the trail be not blazed
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." ~~Apostle Paul
This is His path to peace for me. I don’t understand it for sure but it is true. He is …
“I thank God through Jesus for every one of you.” ~Apostle Peter
What should my attitude be? My attitude about others should be one of thanks. He has blessed me with such …
Contemplation on a prayer: A Poem
Should I pray for an easier life OR to continue becoming a stronger man? I will pray for power equal …
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” ~King Solomon
There are matters of the heart and there are matters of faith. There are many things in my heart that …
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Messiah to eternal life.” ~Jude
So here is something else to be anxious for. Am I anxious for the mercy of Jesus the Messiah? I …
If the recipe calls for a little, give more. Jesus is not stingy at all.
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
“How bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening.” ~Apostle John
Much of life is an illusion. I think I believe something but it is not true. I need a new reality. …
“Build yourselves up in this most holy supernatural courage by praying in the Holy Spirit.” ~Jude
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
"All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired." ~~Martin Luther
I can count on God. God is reliable. God’s goal for me is that I believe in his son Jesus. …
"The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges me to change my mind about how to pray. We are steeped in the religious way to do it. That …
Sometimes I get tired of waiting on God?
Sometimes I get tired of waiting on God. I know that may sound like heresy but it is true. It’s …
"When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves. This is what God does." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges me to do things differently than the way people of this world do things. He is not subtle at …
“May you be content knowing you are a child of God.” ~St. Theresa
This is a great prayer. Simple but focused on God. Peace can be ours. It is ours by knowing who …
"The goal of my spiritual life is such close identification with Jesus Christ that I will always hear God and know that God always hears me." ~Oswald Chambers
Our life is to be all about listening to God and doing what he wants us to do. That is …
“God, God-of-Heaven, the great and awesome God, loyal to his agreement and faithful to those who love him and obey his commands.” ~Nehemiah
Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …
What is the importance of prayer?
R.A. Torrey lamented the average believer’s indifference to prayer by writing: How little time the average Christian spends in prayer! …
“Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Messiah” ~Jude
The mission God has given me is to keep myself in a faith that is set apart for Him. That …
Am I too bold in what I ask of God?
Am I too bold in what I ask of God? Or am I not bold enough? He has a heart …
"May we learn to intercede so wholeheartedly that Jesus will be completely and overwhelmingly satisfied with us as intercessors." ~~Oswald Chambers
Who are we trying to please? It is a relevant question that deserves consideration and an honest answer. Jesus is …
“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it.” ~~Corrie Ten Boom
We live in a world where if we don’t feel like doing something we don’t. That is all there is …
“Our prayers lay the track down which God’s power can come.” ~Watchman Nee
The power of God comes like a mighty locomotive. The rails it travels on are our prayers.We were created to …
Prayer requests
Some priorities to pray for today. Peace in Iraq – DIA Director sees Iraq as ‘quagmire,’ but strikes term from testimony (6/18/2015) One …
“Ask in my name, according to my will, and he’ll most certainly give it to you.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to ask the Father. I should not be shy. In fact, boldness helps. If what I ask …
“If you are strangers to prayer you are strangers to power.” ~Billy Sunday
Tapping into God’s desire at any given moment opens us up completely to His power. That Jesus rules here, just like it …
"What the Father does, the Son does." ~~Jesus
Jesus is perfectly aligned with His Father, God. That is the source of His power. Jesus challenges us. Become aligned with …
If we don’t believe what we read in the Bible, how will we believe when Jesus actually talks to us?
If we don’t believe what we read in the Bible, how will we believe when Jesus actually talks to us? …
"Ephphatha!—Open up!" ~~Jesus
Jesus was on a roll. A mighty move of God with healing everywhere. So, He left the region of Tyre, …
Is God always faithful?
I live in a hostile world. I call to God. To my heavenly Father I cry out. God hears me. God answers …
"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jesus challenges us to pray effectively. He shows us the way. To be a Christian without prayer is no more …
"Get into the habit of saying, “Speak, Lord,” and life will become a romance." ~~Oswald Chambers
Much of our life is a habit. One of the best habits to get into is to ask GOD to speak. …
Let’s redefine ASAP — Always Say A Prayer
Today is the day to start. Let’s redefine ASAP. A = Always S = Say A = A P = …
Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there.
Faith is speaking to me. Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead, God is already there. God doesn’t …
"How rare it is to find a soul quiet enough to hear God speak." ~~Francois Fénelon (French theologian, writer)
Listening is not talking. Are my prayers one sided? Am I the only one talking? I clearly need to be …
"You must learn to wrestle against the things that hinder your communication with God." ~~Oswald Chambers
We wrestle with many things. Prayer. The world’s culture. Evil. We can’t wrestle with God. God is God. He wants …
"No one can pray and worry at the same time." ~~Max Lucado
God’s goal is for us to talk with Him, trust Him and obey Him. Our alignment with God takes the …
More boldness and fearless confidence!!! Peter walked on the water to Jesus.
We marvel that Jesus walked on water. What He did was stunning. Afterwards the disciples worshiped Him. We need to …
Does God feel this way when I pray?
I am hoping that God doesn’t feel this way when I pray. I have heard lots of prayers (including my …
"Do not be anxious about anything." ~~Apostle Paul
My part is to rejoice. God is so very good and He is always in this amazing mood. Jesus has …
“We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power.” ~~Reuben Archer Torrey
There are way too many things going on. But being too busy to pray should not be one “to do” …
“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” ~~Jesus
My on my how we love to bargain. Even with God. “If you do X … then I will do …
