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?
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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)
GOD WANTS TO HEAR MY PRAYERS
How do I know that God wants to hear my prayers? (Part 2) by Janis Cox Last week I talked about the reason I feel that God does hear our prayers. That reason was God’s POWER. He CAN. Today I want to talk about why he wants to hear our prayers. I think that He… Continue reading GOD WANTS TO HEAR MY PRAYERS
THE PERSISTENT WIDOW
The Persistent Widow by Judith Lawrence (reprinted with permission August 2010) This month’s meditation is on the 15th parable of Jesus unique to the Gospel of St. Luke. It is the Parable of the Persistent Widow, and is found in Luke 18 verses 1 – 8 (NLT). Jesus takes every opportunity afforded to him to… Continue reading THE PERSISTENT WIDOW
SUPPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 2)
Last Monday T. L. Wiens began her journey into how and why we need to pray for our governments) Supplications for Governing Authorities (Part 2 ) by T. L Wiens The definition of supplication is: 1. To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying. 2. To make a humble entreaty to; beseech. Other words that… Continue reading SUPPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 2)
GOD CAN HEAR OUR PRAYERS
God Can Hear Our Prayers (Part I) Part Two – God Wants to Hear My Prayers (Part II) Part Three – Why Pray? (Part III) by Janis Cox How can we know that God can hear our prayers? How can we know that God wants to hear our prayers? How can we know that God… Continue reading GOD CAN HEAR OUR PRAYERS
WHAT PRAYER IS NOT
What Prayer is not vis-à-vis What Prayer is by Peter Black Prayer is not one’s presenting a ‘honey-do list’ to the ‘man upstairs’ What is it, then? Prayer is the breathing of my spirit. It is the interaction of my spiritual being–the essence of who I am, with the essence of who God is. It… Continue reading WHAT PRAYER IS NOT
PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENTS
Praying for Governments by T. L. Wiens I must confess to having a hard time praying for political leaders when I dislike so many of the policies they instate. But it is a command. David of the Bible demonstrated respect for King Saul in ways that to me often seemed to go beyond reasonable. David… Continue reading PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENTS
IS PRAYER YOUR STEERING WHEEL?
Is Prayer your Steering Wheel? Corrie ten Boom said: “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” I have thought a lot about this quote during the week. When exactly do I call on God? I know I should be talking to Him all the time. I have read books and even taught the… Continue reading IS PRAYER YOUR STEERING WHEEL?
PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS
Prayer Really Changes Things by Rev Ed Hird The story is told of two men, Harry and Stan, who have known each other for some time. Harry has fallen upon hard times and has come to his old friend asking for some help. ”Why come to me?” Stan asks. “Why should I help you out? What… Continue reading PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS