Three Insights on Prayer by Grace Fox, reposted from July 28th, 2010 with permission. Prayer is a divine mystery to me so I love discovering new truths about it. I recently ran across this passage and found it contained several keys to a more effective prayer life. “When Elisha arrived, the child was indeed dead,… Continue reading THREE INSIGHTS ON PRAYER
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SO – WHAT IS THE POINT OF PRAYER?
A few comments from our readers: “I like that the posts are short enough to read in the morning before I go to work.” KP “(It) put a smile on my face seeing that dear little puppy in my minds eye bouncing all over the place. What an excellent comparison between God and us, his… Continue reading SO – WHAT IS THE POINT OF PRAYER?
TALK TO GOD
Two months have passed since I started Under the Cover of Prayer. Thank you to the many readers who have followed the postings. Also a big thank you to my bloggers for willing sending me their posts. I hope you have been inspired to learn more about prayer. Although no comments are allowed I am… Continue reading TALK TO GOD
PRAYER AS SUPPLICATION AND INTERCESSION
Prayer as Supplication and Intercession by Judith Lawrence Carolyn Myss, in her book, Entering the Castle, cautions us not to pray casually as prayers do not fall on deaf ears. Praying to God for others—intercession, and praying to God for our own needs—supplication, are legitimate forms of prayer and are to be taken very seriously.… Continue reading PRAYER AS SUPPLICATION AND INTERCESSION
PRAYER ANSWERS AREN’T ALWAYS EASY
Prayer Answers Aren’t Always Easy by T. L. Wiens Three months ago, we bought a horse for our two youngest. Bo came into our family with a welcome fit for a princess. We were all pleased to have such a well mannered lady join our daily routine. Then on August 11, Bo collapsed as my daughter… Continue reading PRAYER ANSWERS AREN’T ALWAYS EASY
POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER
Powerful and Effective Prayer Many believers admit that their greatest spiritual weakness is in the area of prayer. I have heard this statement time and again. Why? Are they afraid to pray? Do they feel unworthy of speaking to God? Do they not think He listens and answers? Or do they not have the right… Continue reading POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER
HIGH CALLING BLOGS
You may have noticed the logo on the sidebar called High Calling Blogs. Under the Cover of Prayer is a member of this blog. They are sponsored by The High Calling. Here is a post on prayer by Mark D. Roberts, first published on August 3o, 2010 called Praying with Faith. Praying with Faith READ… Continue reading HIGH CALLING BLOGS
THOUGHTS ON YOUR WAYS … AND PRAYER
Thoughts on YOUR ways… and prayer First published by Norma Hill, October 15, 2008 We see You do things in a certain way at a certain place and time with a certain group of people – and we think, “Oh that is so awesome! Wow! That’s so cool! THAT’S how God works! THAT’s the way… Continue reading THOUGHTS ON YOUR WAYS … AND PRAYER
PRAYING TO A BIG GOD
Praying to a Big God Read Psalm 63:1-8 “O God you are my God, I seek you.” Does God want to know every detail of our lives? In two weeks I begin teaching a course called, Living Prayer. I use the book, The Workbook of Living Prayer, by Maxie Dunnam. Many years ago, as a… Continue reading PRAYING TO A BIG GOD
TAILGATE PRAYER
Here is an interesting post: Joyce Kim needed a sign to remind her to pray. She found it a few months ago along a stretch of rural road where she and hundreds of other Southern California commuters drive home every day. Read More