I have been overwhelmed with the things I want to do. There are so many possibilities and I know I can’t do them all. One of the ways I have been working through this, is to pray for God to give me wisdom and clarity to know what to put in my “inbox”. I recently… Continue reading Overwhelmed?
Month: March 2011
A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
A Word of Encouragement by Mary Haskett Have you ever been spiritually dry? That’s how I describe it when I can’t get enthused about praying and can’t seem to concentrate. What a blessing to read His word and learn how we can overcome negative thoughts or sad incidences that have engulfed us. Think about Scriptures… Continue reading A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
THANKSGIVING FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 5)
This is the last in a series on praying for our governments by T. L. Wiens. You can read the others at Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4) Thanksgiving for Governing Authorities (Part 5) by T. L Wiens It’s easy to give thanks for God’s goodness in our lives. A bit harder… Continue reading THANKSGIVING FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 5)
PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD
Prayers for the World by Jan Cox The words “pray for the world” have been used many times in searches on the Internet this week. We have seen people rise up against their oppressive governments; we have seen earthquakes and tsunamis and fears of a nuclear meltdown. People are searching for a way to reach… Continue reading PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD
A New Start
Do you ever wonder where you are going and what you are doing? I do. I have so many wonderful ideas, thoughts and longings. Someone told me once that she could see that I was someone who was always looking at coloured balloons and wanting to catch as many as I could. I didn’t understand… Continue reading A New Start
THORN IN MY SIDE
Thorn in my Side by Kimberley Payne I have a certain person in my life who causes me grief on a regular basis. It seems in order for his day to be complete he must have conflict. If there is not conflict, then he creates it. And I seem to be his favourite target. (No,… Continue reading THORN IN MY SIDE
INTERCESSIONS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 4)
This is the fourth in a series on how to pray for our governments. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Intercessions for Governing Authorities (Part 4) by T. L. Wiens Intercession has been defined to me as a prayer made on the behalf of another person. The idea of “standing in the gap.” There are… Continue reading INTERCESSIONS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 4)
WHY PRAY?
Why Pray? Part 3 For the past 2 weeks I have been asking the question: “How do we know God hears and answers our prayers? First I talked about how God CAN answer our prayers. Next I talked about why God WANTS to answer our prayers. Today I want to look at why He answers… Continue reading WHY PRAY?
WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE OF PRAYER?
Where is Your Favourite Place of Prayer? by Janice Keats The Apostle Paul’s travel itinerary was quite extensive. He covered many towns and villages as he trained and fellowshipped with the saints of God. As Paul was making travel plans to Jerusalem, he stopped at points in between and encouraged his fellow believers. But his… Continue reading WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE OF PRAYER?
PRAYERS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 3)
For the past two Mondays T. L. Wiens has been wrestling with how and why to pray for our governments. This is her third segment. Here are part 1 and Part 2. Prayers for Governing Authorities (Part 3) by T. L. Wiens I must admit to being confused when I read this list: “I exhort… Continue reading PRAYERS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 3)