It may be one of those simple, yet profound truths of life in Christ, but we are to pray about everything. After all, Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6 (TLB) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. One of the main [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever told someone you were getting ready to pray? What did you mean by that? Perhaps you were finishing up some task like eating a meal, or maybe you were getting your Bible before heading into a room by yourself. Usually, when I get ready for my morning time with the Lord, it [...]
When you first read the title, you might think I’ve gotten it backwards – that it’s my prayer life that affects how I think. Definitely, an effective prayer life affects my thoughts. If you will stay with me on this, however, I think you will come to see that it works the other way, as [...]
