Into His Presence with Love by Mary Haskett Thoughts of my church’s past Easter services keep popping into my mind, hymns and songs of praise and worship. On Good Friday our pastor reminded us that it truly was a good Friday. He pointed out God’s goodness in sending His son to die for us, and… Continue reading INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH LOVE
Category: Under the Cover of Prayer
REST
Rest by Rose Harmer “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” … Continue reading REST
PRAYING WITH IMPACT
Praying with Impact by T.L Wiens Years ago I attended meetings on prayer. The speaker went on and on about how we had to pray “right” to expect an answer. He left the audience feeling like we should tread lightly and be wary of our words as we prayed. I wasn’t comfortable with his theories… Continue reading PRAYING WITH IMPACT
DIFFERENT METHODS
Different Methods by Rose Harmer God uses many ways to instruct us along the path He wants us to go. Sometimes we form habits which help us in one stage of life yet may need to be changed in other stages. One of the methods I have used to focus my attention during private prayer… Continue reading DIFFERENT METHODS
WHAT PRAYER IS TO ME
What Prayer is to Me by Kimberley Payne When I was a child, my dad led each dinner meal with the “Our Father “. The rest of the family would listen to the first half of the prayer and then join in for the second half. At bedtime, my mom would tuck me in, give… Continue reading WHAT PRAYER IS TO ME
INTO HIS PRESENCE
Into His Presence by Mary Haskett Three months ago friends came to my home for afternoon tea. Apart from the occasional encounters when out shopping, we had not spent time together for many years. We’d been a singing group in our younger days with weekly practices. One of our group has cancer. An always positive… Continue reading INTO HIS PRESENCE
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Birds of a Feather by Brenda Wood “With this praying bit, I’m going to have to look for knee guards with a life time warranty.” I know Ramona was only joking, because her note began with “You betcha we’ll keep praying” and because the Bible says: “Your words have supported those who stumbled; you have… Continue reading BIRDS OF A FEATHER
THOUGHT ADJUSTMENT
Thought Adjustment by Janet Sketchley “Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never!” (1 Corinthians 6:15b, NIV) Talk about an odd verse for God to use to correct me! This is not exactly on my list of temptations. But I knew what He meant. I’ve been thinking lately… Continue reading THOUGHT ADJUSTMENT
RECKLESS PRAYERS
Reckless Prayers by T. L. Wiens I’ve grown up in the church. Since I was little I’ve heard Jesus described as my brother and friend. Lessons on prayer included phrases like, “you can talk to Jesus like you would talk to a friend.” And I think this is true.… Continue reading RECKLESS PRAYERS
A PRAYER IN ANSWER TO PRAYER
A Prayer in Answer to Prayer by Brenda Wood I’ve been praying over a desperate situation and God sent this in answer to my prayer. Perhaps it is also the answer to yours… Brenda Be at Peace Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; rather… Continue reading A PRAYER IN ANSWER TO PRAYER