Fight for your Prodigal Children
As a parent, it is heartbreaking when our children, who were raised to know the Lord, choose to reject Christ or wander from Him. God knows the heartbreak such a parent feels. The Bible calls these children prodigal. Merriam-Webster defines a prodigal as someone who...
When we Allow How WE FEEL to Keep us From Prayer
Because of Christ and our faith in Him, we can now come fearlessly into God’s Presence assured of His glad welcome. Ephesians 3:12 NLT When you pray, do you sometimes feel like your prayers are hitting the ceiling? There are times I feel that way. Perhaps...
There’s POWER When We Pray God’s Word
Prayers similar to ‘Now I lay me down to sleep’ or ‘God is great, God is good’ were how I prayed for years. They were familiar and comfortable, and honestly, I didn’t know any other way to pray. However, years ago, when my daughter was diagnosed with a...
Practical Ways to Establish the Discipline of Prayer
I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 116:1-2 Do you struggle with prayer? Be disciplined to make prayer a priority Make a list Assign it a day of the week...
3 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Make a prayer list Pray with thanksgiving Experience God’s peace and trust Him Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,...