The comes a time that every Christian must knee in Gethsemane… Continue reading
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Expect an answer
John 16:23-24 (NLT) At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. 24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant … Continue reading
Just ask!
John 16:23-24 (NKJV) At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. 24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant … Continue reading
Playing Hot Potato with God
The moment you beginning worrying it means you’ve picked up something that God is supposed to be carrying. For example, when it comes time to pick up a feather you never worry if you will be able to heave up that heavy load, you know you can do that. But if you saw one of … Continue reading
You must never pray alone
Remember, you must never pray alone. Jesus taught us to begin our prayers with “Our” not “I”. You are not ready to pray unless you bring someone else with you. They will seldom be physically present with you, but they must be there—their needs urgent and passionately on your mind. Their future and well-being closely … Continue reading
Maybe the only thing all Christians can agree on
Christians everywhere and in all ages have agreed on at least this: Christians pray. Now, getting Christians to agree on how to pray and when to pray and what to pray is another thing! The very first disciples understood this and asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. He gave us “the Lord’s Prayer.” … Continue reading
Give us this day more stuff
Give us this day our daily bread. (Matthew 6:11, NKJV) Recently I was reminded of the words of early church father, Gregory of Nyssa, who noted that when praying the Lord’s Prayer, the only material thing we are permitted to ask for is bread. “Not herds or silken robes, not a prominent position, monuments or … Continue reading
