More than likely, you’re waiting for something right now. I am too. The things we’re waiting for could be worlds apart, but that doesn’t matter as much as the fact that that we’re both still waiting. And maybe you’ve been waiting a long time and are beginning to wonder if what you’re hoping for willContinue reading “Living in the Land of Answered Prayers”
Praying Powerful Prayers *part two*
In part one of ‘Praying Powerful Prayers‘ we covered the importance of a few aspects of our identity in Christ when it comes to how we pray. Now let’s take a deeper look at the power and authority we have because we are a part of God’s family. 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that weContinue reading “Praying Powerful Prayers *part two*”
Six Practical Tools for Establishing a Daily Prayer Habit
Prayer is a spiritual discipline, and as a discipline, it will take time for it to become a daily habit. Maybe you already have a daily prayer habit, but feel like something is missing? Maybe you don’t have a habit yet, and want to make this a daily practice? No matter where you find yourselfContinue reading “Six Practical Tools for Establishing a Daily Prayer Habit”
Protected: A Testimony
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Praying Powerful Prayers *part one*
When it comes to prayer, we must realize that there are ways to pray powerless prayers and there are ways to pray powerful prayers. It all depends on our heart posture before God, and whether or not we are praying in alignment with Him. It is crucial for us to recognize that when we pray,Continue reading “Praying Powerful Prayers *part one*”
Intercessory Prayer
All intercession is an extension of what Jesus is doing at the right hand of the Father, so when we intercede, we are joining Jesus in this important work. Romans 8:34 “Christ Jesus is the one who died, but even more, has been raised; he also is at the right hand of God and intercedesContinue reading “Intercessory Prayer”
Listening Prayer
In the Western world, much of our prayers are focused on what we are saying to God, but if you’ve been following along with these posts over the past month, then you know that I am a big proponent of quietness. I think this is because it’s often so loud in my own mind. ListeningContinue reading “Listening Prayer”
Contemplative Prayer
Today we’re going to take a look at contemplative prayer. A simple definition of contemplative prayer is taking time to be quiet before the Lord, meditating on him and responding to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. “Put simply, the contemplative life is the steady gaze of the soul upon the God who loves us.”Continue reading “Contemplative Prayer”
A Prayer for Boldness
“Fear is a liar.” These popular song lyrics are often belted from the vocal cords of many a believer who struggles with fear. The insidious thing about fear is that we know it’s a liar, we know it’s not from the Lord – and yet it is so dang persuasive. We know it’s lying toContinue reading “A Prayer for Boldness”
The Purpose of Prayer
When you think about prayer, do you consider the presence of the Lord? The Lord has told us that He will never leave us or abandon us. But are we aware of His presence? In John 14-16, Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit, saying that He is going to the Father and then sending theContinue reading “The Purpose of Prayer”
