The Right Motives for Prayer

What is the right attitude for prayer? How do we know whether we are praying our own motives as opposed to God’s motives? Exactly how should we pray? Jesus taught His disciples to pray with the “Our Father” in Matthew 6:9-10. It is the right attitude to begin with the perspective of God being your […]

Facing The Critics

When you step out and do something God has called you to do, expect the critics to follow close behind you. You may even run into people who will forcibly try to stop you from completing your task. Nehemiah models for us how to handle opposition to God’s plan. In Nehemiah 4, the remnant of […]

Sunday Praise

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB)

Prayer Journey — Continuum of Care

For years now I have prayed. My prayers have not ceased and yet I do not see the results I want. Yet I see your gentle hand, your caring touch upon the lives I earnestly pray for; lives I long to see transformed to you dear God. You are teaching me your wisdom, your long […]

Bathing Everything in the Joy of the Lord

For too long I focused on the first part of the verse, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances,” as this challenge to be joyful about everything; to lift up everything to God in prayer. I was treating it almost as a chore, keeping track of how many times I failed to pray or be thankful about something.

Sudden Roadblocks

In those times when God thwarts our plans and we find ourselves in the dark and disoriented, seek God as Paul did. Pray and fast.