A massive and continuing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, officials seemingly without solutions. Hurricane season in full swing, creating the potential for even greater havoc in the Gulf. The economy refusing to bounce back, regardless of how much money has been thrown at it. Reports of the return of the killer H1N1 flu. [...]
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 [...]
It’s time for another confession from this praying writer. When prayers seem to have no effect, sometimes the trouble is with the one doing the praying (yours truly) – not the person being prayed for. This has become especially apparent where loved ones and others with whom I have frequent interaction are concerned. Though I [...]
Have any of you faced what seems to be an onslaught of battles since 2010 began? Since I know I’m not unique in the things I go through – which have already included many battles – I feel pretty certain there are at least a few of you who answered affirmatively. One of my battles, [...]
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Instead of reading that verse and focusing on not being anxious and worried when we pray with thanksgiving, let’s zero in on the “thanksgiving to God” part all by itself, leaving all petitions [...]
In the midst of crying out to the Lord that I wanted to experience His joy, He pointed out something in me that seemed totally unrelated to my lack of joy. Just as with His disciples when walking on this earth in flesh, Jesus managed to expose the root of the issue – and it [...]
1 Timothy 2:1-4 “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men [...]
What do you do when you are up against a wall with nowhere to go? Maybe there is a terrible doctor’s report, a loved one has strayed so far that you have lost all hope for their return, a major financial need goes unmet though you’ve prayed for God’s provision, or the world seems to [...]
God’s Word gives us very specific people and things to pray for – those in authority, laborers to be sent into the harvest fields, the peace of Jerusalem, along with many others. Besides that, we all have our own specific assignments from God over which to be constant in prayer. One of the many wonderful [...]
Can you imagine how many believers prayed for Paul while he shared the gospel and taught everywhere he went – not to mention when he was beaten and left for dead, imprisoned, and all the other things he suffered for the sake of the gospel? Let’s go a little further back in Paul’s life, though, [...]
