We have a guest post today from Sulo Moorthy, who writes for Inscribe Online as well as in her own blog Precious Moments. Here she tells us one good reason to pray – protection. Prayer–An Armor of Protection by Sulo Moorthy (reprinted with permission from Inscribe Online) We do pray for many reasons. We pray… Continue reading PRAYER – AN ARMOR OF PROTECTION
Tag: Why Pray?
CONCENTRATED PRAYER
Concentrated Prayer by Jan Cox The top post for Under the Cover of Prayer since its inception is: God Can Hear our Prayers. I can’t tell if that is the top post because of what I wrote or because people click on it as they need to know that God hears our prayers. Hopefully it… Continue reading CONCENTRATED PRAYER
PRAYER FOR OUR CHURCHES
Prayer for our Churches by Jan Cox A prickly subject – pastoral abuse! Too many times have I heard stories of churches being torn apart by exploding and imploding church boards. Everyone is hurt, especially the pastor. Can we see it coming? In hindsight yes. Most often not… Continue reading PRAYER FOR OUR CHURCHES
A REASON TO PRAY (part 2)
On Monday, September 19, Staci Stallings wrote the first part of A Reason to Pray. Here is part 2. A Reason to Pray (part 2) by Staci Stallings When you use Satan’s attempts to upset you as a reminder that “This is a reason to pray,” you are using one of the best spiritual tools… Continue reading A REASON TO PRAY (part 2)
A REASON TO PRAY
A Reason to Pray by Staci Stallings Recently I was reading Nancy Stafford’s Beauty by the Book. She pointed out something I hadn’t thought of. Words associated with Christ often start with the prefix re- as in renew, refresh, restore, resurrection. Words associated with Satan, however, often start with either de- or dis- Destroy, discourage,… Continue reading A REASON TO PRAY
SPIRITUALLY FIT?
Spiritually Fit? by Janis Cox Kimberley Payne, from Fit for Faith, always has a focus on fitness. She reminds us to eat properly, get the right amount of exercise and take time with God. Yes, taking time with God is spiritual fitness and should be at the top of our list. When we start our… Continue reading SPIRITUALLY FIT?
WHEN IS ENOUGH – ENOUGH?
When is Enough – Enough? by Jennifer Slattery (reprinted with permission) We’ve all had those moments in our life when we’re ready to throw in the towel. We’ve prayed and prayed, fervently and with faith, for something or someone, to no avail. And we’ve all had those moments when God’s Spirit has burned within us… Continue reading WHEN IS ENOUGH – ENOUGH?
CAN PRAYER BE GOOD FOR ME?
Can Prayer be Good for Me? by Jan Cox In the past few weeks I have challenged myself to be more disciplined in prayer. Then I asked myself – why? Why do I pray? The “self” part of me says: “I can do everything. I can cope. I do not need help. But if I… Continue reading CAN PRAYER BE GOOD FOR ME?
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER (part 2)
The Importance of Prayer (part 2) by Janis Cox Prayer used to be something I said before a meal, at bedtime and when I really needed help. My thoughts on prayer have changed over the years, through studying the Bible, taking courses (Living Prayer) and reading many resources. (See my list below) To me prayer… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER (part 2)
PRAYER LINE
Prayer Line by Heather McGillivray (reprinted from June 10, 2011 with permission) This morning, as I was hanging my laundry on the line in descending order of weight and size, I took my time to drape the last few articles—with stains—facing the sun. Nothing can disintegrate mustard spots and fade the vilest blotches of blood… Continue reading PRAYER LINE