This is the fourth in a series on how to pray for our governments. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Intercessions for Governing Authorities (Part 4) by T. L. Wiens Intercession has been defined to me as a prayer made on the behalf of another person. The idea of “standing in the gap.” There are… Continue reading INTERCESSIONS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 4)
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PRAYERS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 3)
For the past two Mondays T. L. Wiens has been wrestling with how and why to pray for our governments. This is her third segment. Here are part 1 and Part 2. Prayers for Governing Authorities (Part 3) by T. L. Wiens I must admit to being confused when I read this list: “I exhort… Continue reading PRAYERS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 3)
SUPPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 2)
Last Monday T. L. Wiens began her journey into how and why we need to pray for our governments) Supplications for Governing Authorities (Part 2 ) by T. L Wiens The definition of supplication is: 1. To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying. 2. To make a humble entreaty to; beseech. Other words that… Continue reading SUPPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES (PART 2)
PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENTS
Praying for Governments by T. L. Wiens I must confess to having a hard time praying for political leaders when I dislike so many of the policies they instate. But it is a command. David of the Bible demonstrated respect for King Saul in ways that to me often seemed to go beyond reasonable. David… Continue reading PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENTS
LESSONS FROM GOOSIE
Lessons From Goosie by T. L Wiens A few years ago, my husband rescued a baby jack rabbit from a hawk. He brought it home. For the next year, “Goosie” was a part of our lives. I always thought rabbits (technically a jack rabbit is a hare) were scared little creatures that spent the majority of… Continue reading LESSONS FROM GOOSIE
JESUS’ PRAYER FOR BELIEVERS
Jesus’ Prayer for Believers by T. L. Wiens John 17:20-26 is a prayer said for all believers. A petition made by Jesus for those who would be His. It’s encouraging and humbling to see the heart of Jesus at a time when He must have had a few other things on His mind. Things like… Continue reading JESUS’ PRAYER FOR BELIEVERS
AN ANSWERED PRAYER
An Answered Prayer by T. L. Wiens When my friend Deb found out she had a brain tumour, the reaction of the church was to pray. Many felt a strong leading to pray for healing. I’ll never forget the night Deb went home to be with the Lord. I had moved away and didn’t know… Continue reading AN ANSWERED PRAYER
PRAYERS OF A CHILD
Prayers of a Child By T. L Wiens I’ve always loved fishing. My first catch was a twenty pound jackfish. I was only eight years old and the fish nearly pulled me into the water and caught me instead of the other way around. From that day on, I went fishing as often as my… Continue reading PRAYERS OF A CHILD
WHO PRAYED FOR ME?
Who Prayed for Me? by T. L. Wiens Two weekends in a row I’ve had to make the seven-hour trip to Edmonton for different events. Both times, I’ve come very close to an accident and both times, I’ve thanked God for taking care of me, protecting me. It made me wonder about who might be praying… Continue reading WHO PRAYED FOR ME?
APPROACHING GOD THE FATHER
Approaching God the Father By T. L. Wiens I was blessed in life to have a wonderful dad. He demonstrated everything a father should be. He loved me and showed it through his actions. I could count on his praise when I’d earned it and his discipline when needed. My husband did not grow up with… Continue reading APPROACHING GOD THE FATHER