A Different Prayer by Jan Cox Picture by Godgrown Read: Luke 11:10 NIV “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” I always thought of this Scripture in the worldly sense. What can God do for me? How can He help me out… Continue reading A DIFFERENT PRAYER
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PRAYER – WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Prayer – What’s In It For Me? by Janice Keats Scripture Selection: Job 21 Why should we be compelled or expected to serve and honour God Almighty? Job asks, “Who is the Almighty that we should serve Him? What would we gain by praying to Him? (Job 21:15) So, what’s in it for me?… Continue reading PRAYER – WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
SINGING AS PRAYER
Singing as Prayer by Jan Cox A while ago I talked about having foundational prayers committed to memory, which can soothe the soul and help connect with God and fill me with peace. Another way I can make that connection while in a crisis situation is through song. I turn on my praise and… Continue reading SINGING AS PRAYER
WHY DO I WRITE?
Lat Friday I wrote for Inscribe – and once again I relied on God to show me what to write. Here is what I wrote. Please come and see what Inscribe Bloggers OnLine is all about. Why Do I write? A blank computer screen – and no thoughts – that is the pang of a… Continue reading WHY DO I WRITE?
CAN I DO EVERYTHING WITHOUT FRETTING? AND EVEN FIND JOY?
Can I do everything without fretting? And even find joy? Can we find joy in the hustle and bustle of every day life? I think we can. When I get overwhelmed with the number of “things on my list”, I have a choice – I can fret, rant and rave at the fact that I… Continue reading CAN I DO EVERYTHING WITHOUT FRETTING? AND EVEN FIND JOY?
WHEN GOD SAYS DON’T PRAY
When God Says Don’t Pray by T. L. Wiens There are times when the Bible leaves me with more questions than answers. That is the case when I read 1 John 5:16 in the KJ which says: “If any man sees his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him… Continue reading WHEN GOD SAYS DON’T PRAY
SIMPLY SATURDAY – Grafted
Simply Saturday Grafted This is planting season in Ontario (through the rain drops). I understand how to put a seed into the ground, cover it with soil, and with water and sunshine a plant or an oak tree can grow. But the art of grafting one plant to another has always baffled me. One plant… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – Grafted
FIRST
First After I wrote Wandering for Tuesday, the words of my own blog started to work in me. The Scripture, “looking away from all that will distract you” rumbled around in my mind and soul. Then I read another post at (in)courage called “How can I grow closer to God”. This is the paragraph that… Continue reading FIRST
HOW CAN I PRAY…?
How Can I Pray to God as Father When My Own Father Was So Terrible? by Mark D. Roberts (reprinted with permission from High Calling Blogs April 15, 2011) Luke 11:1-4 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray:“Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon.” Luke 11:2 In yesterday’s post I marveled… Continue reading HOW CAN I PRAY…?
SIMPLY SATURDAY – meets Five Minute Fridays – Deep Breath
Although I am posting on my Simply Saturdays, I am linking with Gypsy Mama’s Five Minute Fridays. I still take 5 minutes only to write. The prompt this week: Deep Breath Praying for clarity and meaning. Deep Breath I have had asthma since childhood. There were many nights as a young child that my parents… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – meets Five Minute Fridays – Deep Breath