Prayer as Listening by Judith Lawrence In the first book of Kings, chapter 19, we read of how Elijah had been rushing about; he was running away from the pursuit of the prophets of Baal and he ended up in a cave on the side of a mountain where he hid, not only from the… Continue reading PRAYER AS LISTENING
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JESUS – MY NEWEL POST
Jesus – My Newel Post As I reached for the banister on the stair I put my hand around the newel post. That’s the post that supports the stairway. I thought, “This is like our Lord – strong, sturdy and steadfast.” I like thinking of ways to relate to Jesus. We have songs in Sunday… Continue reading JESUS – MY NEWEL POST
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?
PRAY WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
Pray with Your Eyes Open by Violet Nesdoly – first published as “Pray with your Eyes Open”, January 29, 2007 Oh my! I’m sure if my primary Sunday School teacher read that, she’d try to bust out of her grave – considering the way she drilled into us: “Close your eyes when you pray!” However,… Continue reading PRAY WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
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
COME
Come by Violet Nesdoly – first published as “Come” June 24, 2007 When Peter asked Jesus to prove His identity by commanding him to walk on the water, Peter was putting out a fleece of sorts. Jesus’ answer, “Come,” brought Peter to a crossroads of faith. Would he trust Jesus, or trust his ears, eyes… Continue reading COME
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