A friend asked for my take on whether we are supposed to pray audibly. It’s an interesting question. I was reared in a home and church where praying out loud was the norm. But many people do not have that experience. They can be intimidated when others are praying aloud and it appears that they are ...
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Praying with Purpose
Praying with purpose is simply talking with (and listening to) God. It’s one way we communicate with Him. God speaks to us primarily through His Word (the Bible). But He also speaks to us through the Holy Spirit as we pray. Prayer is more than a conversation! It’s one way that we get to participate in God’s work in our world.
While reading our Bibles, the Holy Spirit may reveal something in our lives that requires change. We pause to talk to God about it, yielding our will to His.
We might begin praying for a family member who is studying for final exams. But God knows they need strength to withstand temptation. So the Holy Spirit prompts us to pray in that realm.
Maybe a sister is struggling at her place of employment. You pray for her to have peace amid the turmoil there. Then the Holy Spirit prompts you to pray that she would be a light in the darkness.
This is praying with purpose, and these posts will encourage you to expand your prayer life and its effectiveness.
I Have a Confession …
Several years ago I heard someone teach the following: Once you are saved, you don’t need to keep asking God for forgiveness. All of your sins are forgiven - past, present, and future. When you do sin, however, you are to confess your sins, being thankful that He has forgiven them.
This did ...
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Devoted to Prayer
Devoted isn’t a word that we hear all the time. Certainly it’s more common around Valentine’s day. I think that’s why, when I hear the word, my first thoughts are of my husband and the love we share. When Tim signs a card, Your devoted husband, I feel treasured. For me, the word devoted carries ...
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