Keep it Simple by Jan Cox I chided myself that my prayers weren’t full enough; weren’t organized enough; that I forgot people. STOP! Do I make too much of this “prayer” focus? Yes. That was my question to myself. We talk on this blog about methods of prayer. And yes, I have tried them. And… Continue reading KEEP IT SIMPLE
Tag: Holy Spirit
FLOWERS OF BLESSING
Flowers of Blessing by Mary Haskett On impulse I decided to send some flowers to a dear friend today, a friend who has blessed me countless times with her love and support, a friend who has listened to my concerns and struggles through the years and blessed me with her genuine love and attentiveness. In… Continue reading FLOWERS OF BLESSING
AN AFICIONADO OF GOD
An Aficionado of God by Jan Cox There were some things in my life that pulled me away from following God’s plan. As I spoke last week about my positive passions I believe that they are in line with Scripture and the Holy Spirit. I continue to pray that this is so and for God… Continue reading AN AFICIONADO OF GOD
HOW DO I PRAY – PART 2
How Do I pray – Part 2 by Jessica Bowman Last month our guest speaker, Jessica, spoke in How to Pray – Part 1 repetitive babbling and unnecessary prayer language. This is a continuation of a four part series. Many thanks to Jessica for allowing me to repost. This week we’re going to continue to talk about vain prayers.… Continue reading HOW DO I PRAY – PART 2
PEACE – CAN I FIND IT?
Peace – Can I Find it? by Jan Cox We had a major decision to make in the past few weeks. I prayed … and prayed. I read the Bible and prayed this Scripture: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And… Continue reading PEACE – CAN I FIND IT?
PERSON AT PRAYER
Person at Prayer by Judith Lawrence One of the most tender images is the human person at prayer. When the body gathers itself before the Divine, a stillness deepens. The blaring din of distraction ceases, and the deeper tranquility within the heart envelops the body. To see people at prayer is a touching sight. …It… Continue reading PERSON AT PRAYER
THE UNSPOKEN PRAYER
The Unspoken Prayer by Jan Cox Remember when we were kids and our parents would try to persuade us to eat foods that would keep our bodies healthy? As we grew older we realized this as wise counsel. The Holy Spirit also tells us the wise way – God’s way – in all situations, to… Continue reading THE UNSPOKEN PRAYER
He Holds the Wheel
I am slightly behind as I prepare to go on a mission trip to Poland. Please see Under the Cover of Prayer blog for my post called He Holds the Wheel. Blessings, Jan
HE HOLDS THE WHEEL
He Holds the Wheel by Jan Cox I almost died – or could have. As I headed north into rural Ontario, I thought about how wonderful the weekend had been at my daughter’s – lots of fun with my two grandchildren; crawling on the floor with them; singing songs; reading bedtime stories and having meals… Continue reading HE HOLDS THE WHEEL
SIMPLY SATURDAY – Wonder
Simply Saturday – Wonder Piggy-backing on The Gypsy Mama’s post from yesterday – Topic: Wonder I have five minutes to write about “wonder”. Here goes: I always wonder about the Holy Spirit. I think of how incredibly wonderful it is that we can feel and know God through the Holy Spirit. Forty days after Jesus… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – Wonder