Biblical foundation for life
Our family decorated our Christmas tree yesterday evening. It is always fun to take out ornaments from years gone-by and add new ones to the collection. This year I did something new. It was unplanned, but it turned into a great blessing. It is something I hope becomes a tradition in a good sense. This … Continue reading Ornamental Prayer Prompts
There have been many times that I have prayed about a specific personal need. The needs have varied. Sometimes I prayed about finances, jobs, family medical needs, salvation of lost people, heart changes in myself and others. Then my imagination would start. I have always been accused of having an active imagination. After praying, I … Continue reading You Can’t Out-Imagine God
Father, I pray for my brother shepherds as they shepherd Your people. There will be many emotions in the days ahead with election results, the rioting in different locations, COVID fatigue, and normal struggles. May they shepherd Your flock with care and patience. May they lead them to the all-sufficient Savior and not to themselves. … Continue reading A Prayer for Brother Shepherds
For some Prayer Books and written prayers are common. I grew up without a category for written prayers. I had never heard of someone writing out prayers until my high school years. I am sure it would have been frowned upon in the circles of my upbringing. When I first heard of people doing it, … Continue reading Four Reasons I Write Prayers
Father, We will stand before Your people tomorrow to teach them Your Word. May we not take this work lightly. You have appointed us to care for their souls. You have given us the Word to proclaim and apply. You have warned that not many of us should be teachers, for teachers will be judged … Continue reading A Prayer for Brother Preachers
Autumn is in full swing in this part of New York. I think this year has been exceptionally beautiful. Bright oranges, reds, and yellows nearly shine against the dark green evergreen trees. I have been reading and meditating on silence and solitude as spiritual disciplines. So, I decided to apply what I have been studying … Continue reading The Tree’s Reminder
1 Thessalonians 2:13 – “And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.” “Father, may You be … Continue reading Praying 1 Thessalonians 2:13
"Good Shepherd, You have purchased us for Yourself. All we have is from You. All we need is in You. You feed us with Your Word. You restore our souls with Your Word. You also lead us with Your Word. “You lead us in right paths. You lead us with Your Word in right, holy … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:1-3
I am so thankful that the Lord not only commands us to pray (1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 2:1-7), but He has also taught us how to pray. The Model Prayer given by Jesus gives us a great outline and guide for prayer. Here are some ways to pray based on Matthew 6:9-13. Matthew 6:9-13 … Continue reading Model Prayer Guide – Matthew 6:9-13
O LORD, Who is able to enjoy fellowship with you? Who will be able to dwell with you forever? Who is it that enjoys fellowship with you and experiences your protection, unable to ever be moved? Lord, you are holy, holy, holy. You are set apart from all as the only God. You are set … Continue reading A Prayer Based on Psalm 15
