Praying for the World “The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God… Continue reading PRAYING FOR THE WORLD
Month: October 2010
THE POWER OF PRAYER
The Power of Prayer by Belinda Burston at Whatever He Says (reprinted from The Power of Prayer, October 21, 2010) As Belinda drove her car to a conference a passenger related this story: A few years ago his mother called him about a man who was depressed due to family circumstances. Distraught, the man decided to end his life… Continue reading THE POWER OF PRAYER
WHO PRAYED FOR ME?
Who Prayed for Me? by T. L. Wiens Two weekends in a row I’ve had to make the seven-hour trip to Edmonton for different events. Both times, I’ve come very close to an accident and both times, I’ve thanked God for taking care of me, protecting me. It made me wonder about who might be praying… Continue reading WHO PRAYED FOR ME?
DOXOLOGY AND PRAISE
Doxology and Praise On Wednesday Judith Lawrence wrote a “Litany of Praise”. It was a poem of praise with a response. This morning I thought of our response to the Lord’s Prayer. “For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever, Amen.” This is a type of litany but it is… Continue reading DOXOLOGY AND PRAISE
LITANY OF PRAISE
Litany of Praise by Judith Lawrence Sometimes, when I read the scriptures in my morning prayer time, certain words jump out at me and I write them down in my journal before they pass me by and I forget what seemed so important to me as I read the words. When I read St.… Continue reading LITANY OF PRAISE
THE SECRET OF EFFECTIVENESS
The Secret of Effectiveness by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted from September 21, 2010) TODAY’S SPECIAL: Luke 5:12-32 TO CHEW ON: “However the report went around concerning Him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities. So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” Luke 5:15-16… Continue reading THE SECRET OF EFFECTIVENESS
DRIVING ALONG
Driving Along I find the best time to pray is in my car when I am alone. I turn up my CD with my Christian praise and worship songs and I sing my heart to God. As I listen to the words I fill my soul with how much I love our God. Hosanna by… Continue reading DRIVING ALONG
APPROACHING GOD THE FATHER
Approaching God the Father By T. L. Wiens I was blessed in life to have a wonderful dad. He demonstrated everything a father should be. He loved me and showed it through his actions. I could count on his praise when I’d earned it and his discipline when needed. My husband did not grow up with… Continue reading APPROACHING GOD THE FATHER
PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
Prayer for Revival One of the first contemporary worship songs I heard was “Revival” by Robin Mark. Being a new Christian my heart and soul were stirred by these words and the upbeat music. I could picture revival as a train roaring in the distance. I started to pray for this ‘revival of spirits and… Continue reading PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
HOW TO PRAY ABOUT YOUR WORK
How to Pray about Your Work by Howard E. Butt Jr. (reprinted from How to Pray about Your Work, November 20, 2005) from The High Calling of Our Daily Work. Read (Rom. 6:11) “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” In my morning quiet time, I… Continue reading HOW TO PRAY ABOUT YOUR WORK