Tag Archives: Prayer

 Romans 15:31-32 Refreshing

Romans 15:31-32 Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there, 32 so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. Many people often have anContinue reading ” Romans 15:31-32 Refreshing”

Romans 1:11-12 Spiritual

Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong — 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. Sometimes we think “spiritual” things must be mysterious or ephemeral, are difficult to grasp, hard to get ourContinue reading “Romans 1:11-12 Spiritual”

John 11:42 Heard Praying

John 11:42 “I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” I love to watch small children get try to get the attention of the parents when the parents are having a few moments of adult conversationContinue reading “John 11:42 Heard Praying”

Diets – 1 Timothy 4:4-5

1 Timothy 4:4-5 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. I am glad that I don’t need to eat a very restrictive diet. I can eat almost anything. I have even eaten scorpionsContinue reading “Diets – 1 Timothy 4:4-5”

Burden Lifted – 1 Thessalonians 3:8

1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. In recent days my heart and my mind have been burdened by the plight of the women and children in Afghanistan. For twenty years they have been allowed to be educated, protected and seemed to flourish under the protectionsContinue reading “Burden Lifted – 1 Thessalonians 3:8”

Devoted Prayer – Colossians 4:2

Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. I start with a confession: I don’t pray as much as I should and could. Especially the prayers offered on behalf of other people. I seem to pray one time for the need when it is first mentioned, but I often don’t pray a secondContinue reading “Devoted Prayer – Colossians 4:2”

Robber’s Den – Luke 19:46

Luke 19:46 “It is written” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” When you hear the phrase “a den of robbers” do you think of the places of power like Silicon Valley or Washington DC, or of a homeless shelter orContinue reading “Robber’s Den – Luke 19:46”

Persistence in Prayer – Luke 18:39

Luke 18:39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” When do you know to call it quits? We have all faced circumstances that have led us to believe that giving up would be easier and perhapsContinue reading “Persistence in Prayer – Luke 18:39”

Prayer as Armor

Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Sports psychology has blossomed. The best athletes get help with their thinking to improve their performance. The win the battle in theirContinue reading “Prayer as Armor”