Sense of Wonder in Prayer by Judith Lawrence “Prayer is the art of presence. Where there is no wonder there is little depth of presence. The sense of wonder is one of the key sources of prayer. Wonder at the adventure of being here is one of the special qualities of humans.…Sometimes in humans profound… Continue reading SENSE OF WONDER IN PRAYER
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“STEEPED TEA” PRAYERS
“Steeped Tea” Prayers by Jan Cox I am not a perfectionist when it comes to making tea but I do know tea needs to steep before I pour and drink it. To steep – “to soak in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it.” As I sipped my… Continue reading “STEEPED TEA” PRAYERS
WHEN GOD SAYS NO
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PRAYING WHAT I WANT?
Praying What I want? by Jan Cox It is easy to get petulant and plead to God to change my circumstances or the circumstances of others. But I know that life is not about ME. Oh – It is hard to get rid of ME. Last Friday I wrote on my personal blog about the… Continue reading PRAYING WHAT I WANT?
PRAYER CHANGES LIVES
Prayer Changes Lives by Janice Keats It seems that faith sharing hasn’t gotten any easier over the years. Perhaps it is because of the ever-growing battle that we are up against. Many people are not interested perhaps but God’s power is still available to change lives. We alone do not have the ability or the… Continue reading PRAYER CHANGES LIVES
EFFECTIVE PRAYER – CHIPPING AWAY AT THE STODGE
Effective Prayer – Chipping away at the Stodge by Jan Cox I always wonder how effective I am at praying for others. When I pray for others am I identified with the ways of Christ? Last week someone in my Bible study said something very profound. She said she thinks we are filled with the… Continue reading EFFECTIVE PRAYER – CHIPPING AWAY AT THE STODGE
GO NOW IN PEACE
Go Now In Peace by Jan Cox At our church we have a song we sing at the end of most services called “Go Now in Peace”. That is so important – to remain at peace – even in the middle of a storm. In a few weeks our little town will have the privilege… Continue reading GO NOW IN PEACE
PRAYER OF THE SOUL
Prayer of the Soul by Judith Lawrence “Prayer is the activity of the soul. The nature of each soul is different. The eternal is related to each of us in a unique way.…The words we use to describe the holy are usually too nice and sweet. Sometimes, the Divine is awkward and contrary.…The prayer of… Continue reading PRAYER OF THE SOUL
LEAN ON HIM
Lean on Him by Jan Cox “I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13 NIV). I read this passage and wondered why I don’t do it all in His strength. What is holding me back? I took a closer look at what happens when I do something in my strength… Continue reading LEAN ON HIM
PRAYER REFINES US
Prayer Refines Us by Judith Lawrence Unknown to you, prayer is always at the service of destiny. Your days and ways are never simply as they appear on the surface. Human vision is always limited and selective, and you never see the whole picture. The Providence that weaves your days sees the greater horizon and… Continue reading PRAYER REFINES US