Category: Prayer

Coming Home I thought I had better write this before I leave in case I am still in jet lag and shock on my return and forget to post something about my mission to Poland. I return on August 3 and this post is for August 6. One thing I thought about as I got… Continue reading COMING HOME

Conversations with God By T. L. Wiens When I first accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour, I found my prayer life to be a lot of talking on my part and walking away before taking the time to listen. Over the years, I’ve changed that and now enjoy conversations with God. It was during… Continue reading CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD

Today’s guest blogger is Janice Keats. God Understands Our Prayer Needs Scripture: Psalm 91 It may be difficult to release all the burdens that weigh heavily upon us. We know where to turn in times of distress and we know we can trust God but sometimes life can be very upsetting and still bring unbearable… Continue reading GOD UNDERSTANDS OUR PRAYER NEEDS

Today our guest blogger is Judith Lawrence. Judith takes us deeper in our spiritual journey as we think about minute by minute communion with God. Contemplatives Without Cloisters Lately, I’ve come across a number of references in spiritual books about ordinary people being contemplatives without cloisters, or mystics without monasteries. These people live their lives… Continue reading CONTEMPLATIVES WITHOUT CLOISTERS

Today we have yet another template to help us pray. Grace Fox has kindly given us permission to reprint her article from Women Alive called Communicating With God. Communicating with God How would you define prayer?  Pick the answer that most closely represents your thoughts.  Prayer is- a liturgical formality to be endured in church… Continue reading COMMUNICATING WITH GOD

Today we have another method to help us reach our Father. Ann Voskamp’s post on Shelter brings us to know that our homes should be homes of prayer. To read the entire post please go to Holy Experience. Ann has a beautiful site with pictures and connections to books and people. She will warm your… Continue reading SHELTER

Last night God woke me at 2am to tell me, “You didn’t do what you promised.” (Well, not exactly in those words but it was very clear.) After my writers’ conference I knew I had to get rid of my fear of writing for an audience. I pledged to Him I would write consistently. Things… Continue reading CONVICTED-2AM

“Prayer is the practice of drawing on the grace of God. Don’t say, “I will endure this until I can get away and pray.” Pray now — draw on the grace of God in your moment of need. Prayer is the most normal and useful thing; it is not simply a reflex action of your… Continue reading Prayer – Drawing on the Grace of God

What should I do when so many people know more than I do on this subject? Ask them – right? Each week I will be posting a blog from a guest. Check in and see new insights, revelations and stories that will show the power of prayer.

I continue to look for more information on prayer. Today’s reading from Oswald Chambers states: “Pray for the friend who comes to you at midnight, pray for the saints of God, and pray for all men.” Pray with the realization that you are perfect only in Christ Jesus, not on the basis of this argument:… Continue reading Knowledgeable Resources