Prayer – Page 2 – The Arnold Journey

Put in a Pickle

Ezra 8:23-24 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.” 24 So we fasted andContinue reading “Put in a Pickle”

What a Way to End

Lamentations 5:21-22 Restore us to yourself, Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old 22 unless you have utterly rejected us and are angry with us beyond measure. We like happy endings, stories where the tensions resolve, legends are born, heroes win the fight. We don’t like being left hanging, unless ofContinue reading “What a Way to End”

King Turned Selfish

2 Kings 20:19 19 “The word of the Lord you have spoken is good,” Hezekiah replied. For he thought, “Will there not be peace and security in my lifetime?” Sometimes we are able to hide our selfishness from others, and perhaps even from ourselves. Many people are very adept at the skills of manipulation and coercionContinue reading “King Turned Selfish”

First Instincts and Prayer

Joshua 9:7, 14 7 The Israelites said to the Hivites, “But perhaps you live near us, so how can we make a treaty with you?” 14 The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. Sometimes we need to listen to our first impression, our gut reaction, our immediate response. And I read some recentContinue reading “First Instincts and Prayer”

Invitation to support in prayer

Well, we are one step closer to your departure on the 3rd of May. One of our greatest concerns is for your prayer support. If we are to accomplish this mission, we can’t do it! It must be the work of the Holy Spirit in and through us. Although we are not regular missionaries, needingContinue reading “Invitation to support in prayer”

Radio Repeaters

1 John 5:14-15 Radio Repeaters are devices that receive a radio signal that is weak and then amplify it and send it out again. Sometimes they transmit on the same frequency that they received. Sometimes they send it out on a different frequency. The content of the signal doesn’t change. What they received theyContinue reading “Radio Repeaters”

Answered Prayer’s Secret Formula

1 John 3:21-22 Millions of people around the world love to gamble. It is part of their lives. They arrive at the airport late banking on their charm to get them onto the plane in time. That is a gamble. Some do it with their money as they “invest” in the stock market. SomeContinue reading “Answered Prayer’s Secret Formula”

In Trouble

Mark 14:37-40 Have you ever gotten in trouble for what you failed to do? You were supposed to be doing one thing, and you did something else instead. The other thing might have even been a good thing, but you paid the price for failing to do the one thing. Sleeping while onContinue reading “In Trouble”

Winter Wonderland It Ain’t

Mark 13:18-20 With Fall officially here, or at least in some parts of the country, some are getting ready for their ski vacations! Flying down those slopes and then sitting by the fireplace. Ahhhhhhh! Snow angels, slippery walks, snow banks, shoveling, ice skates, snow balls, snow forts, sleds and BenGay. We can bring upContinue reading “Winter Wonderland It Ain’t”

Prayer’s Powers

Mark 9:28-29 Sometimes we look at prayer as our last resort tool, the tool we pull out when we have tried everything else and don’t know what to do. We act like praying is equivalent to rubbing the magic lamp hoping the genie will materialize and grant us three wishes. The more we prayContinue reading “Prayer’s Powers”