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?
Category: 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
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
PRAYER AS RELATIONSHIP
Prayer as Relationship by Judith Lawrence Prayer has so many different layers and parts to it that each time one dips into it one discovers new wonders and dimensions of wonders. St Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans chapter 5 verse 11, We can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God… Continue reading PRAYER AS RELATIONSHIP
THE JOURNEY OF PRAYER
The Journey of Prayer by Janice Keats Is there anything that prevents our prayers from being answered? If it’s faith then what happened to our faith? The devil may have a stronghold on God’s people, much like the days of Pharaoh in the Old Testament. He held God’s people captive and forced them to intense… Continue reading THE JOURNEY OF PRAYER
HUMIDITY, HEARTS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT
Humidity, Hearts and The Holy Spirit – My thoughts from Poland Trip 2010 Thoughts, feelings, memories ramble around in my brain. I look over my pictures taken on this trip and review all that happened. How do I put this on paper? How can I express how God worked in and through everyone during our… Continue reading HUMIDITY, HEARTS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT