Had I been Joseph’s mother I’d have prayed protection from his brothers: “God keep him safe; he is so young, so different from the others.” Mercifully she never knew there would be slavery and prison, too. Had I been Moses’ mother I’d have wept to keep my little son; praying she might forget the babeContinue reading “A Poem, Ruth Graham”
Category Archives: Prayer
A Prayer by John Calvin
“Nowe let us kneele downe in the presence of our good GOD with acknowledgements of our faultes, praying him to make us feele them better than we have done, so as our whole seeking may bee to submit our selves unto him, and hee may vouchsafe to reach us his hand, not suffering us toContinue reading “A Prayer by John Calvin”
Love in action
Jesus Heals Bartimaeus: Mark 10:51-52 “…Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!” And Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road.” ”Continue reading “Love in action”
Prayer Growth
I would like to hear about how groups you are a part of take prayer request and handle the request. As many of us look for ways to grow and learn in prayer we look for ways to connect with others in caring and sharing. Rebecca Dwight Bruff shares “…it’s not about us. It’s aboutContinue reading “Prayer Growth”
Pray
Jacques Ellul is quite right, it seems to Gary and I, though very bold, when he says, “It is prayer, and prayer alone, which can make history.… To pray is to carry oneself toward the future. It is both to expect it as possible, and to will it as history.”
Luke 10:2
My mantra!
How does one pray
“How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days.” Matthew 24:19-21 NIV As I listen to world news today of tensions, threats of war and especially the women and children held in Iraq on a mountain with no food and water, I can’t stop the picture thrashing in myContinue reading “How does one pray”
Share in Prayer
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;…” Ephesians 6:18 NKJV
DAILY EPIPHANIES
Do you look for and expect surprises daily? I try to. I found one this am and it was a great epiphany for me. Recently, I have been dealing with left knee pain. I had it checked and x-ray said, no cartilage! Oh, yes, I have a new focus now. I am having to babysitContinue reading “DAILY EPIPHANIES”
Power of Praying for Your Adult Children
By Stormie Omartian “Lord, I lift my adult children up to You and ask that You would put a hedge of protection around them. Protect their spirits, bodies, minds, and emotions from any kind of evil or harm. I pray specifically for protection from accidents, disease, injury, or any other abuse. Keep them safe fromContinue reading “Power of Praying for Your Adult Children”
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