As I read a favorite passage recently, I wondered about Jesus’ thoughts as He prayed that beautiful prayer of John 17, specifically verse 23: . . . May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. When Jesus [...]
How merciful God is towards us – towards me! So many times I have allowed myself to be pulled back into the familiar place of confusion with all its unrest; yet, He lovingly leads me back to the place I belong in Him, where there is peace and order and clarity. My prayer is that [...]
Believe it or not, I know what you have been going through. You or someone very close to you has dealt with illness; at least one loved one has passed away; there have been rips and tears within your family relationships; unexpected job loss or cutbacks have occurred; natural events such as tornadoes, floods, drought, [...]
To say that the Holy Spirit has been reminding me of last month’s lesson about praying for, not about, is an understatement. He continues to reveal this area of needed change in my thoughts, words, and prayers. Remember that when we pray for, rather than about, it is to help, to strengthen, and to build [...]
Acts 1:14 AMP “All of these with their minds in full agreement devoted themselves steadfastly to prayer, [waiting together] with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” The 120 disciples who were waiting in the upper room for what Jesus had promised devoted themselves steadfastly to prayer for 10 days. [...]
As I watched yet another of the negative political ads on TV, I felt sick inside. I began to sense a nudging from the Spirit to pray right away. Though I didn’t respond immediately, He nudged a little harder by giving me a glimpse of the spiritual battle in these campaigns, again reminding me of [...]
