2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ESV “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the … Continue reading The Necessity of Prayer
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By Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses … Continue reading By Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving
Dear Lord, Teach Me
An Original Work / June 9, 2022 Dear Lord, teach me what You want me to learn. Please teach me, Lord, how Your will to discern. Give me knowledge, Lord, of what I should pray. Help me to live for You throughout each day. Trials do come. They are testing my faith. Give me understanding, … Continue reading Dear Lord, Teach Me
Hold Fast to What is Good
Romans 12:9-13 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to … Continue reading Hold Fast to What is Good
Praying According to God’s Will
1 John 5:14-15 ESV “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” How do we know … Continue reading Praying According to God’s Will
Praying for All People
1 Timothy 2:1-7 ESV “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight … Continue reading Praying for All People
Prayer request
Prayer request: I was at my son's house on Sunday with my husband and the rest of my family (most of them). I walked out to the car, put some things in the car, stood up and my right knee suddenly gave out. I can't walk now without the aid of a walker. Prayers would … Continue reading Prayer request
Seek Jesus Christ Earnestly
The Lord’s disciples had just finished asking Jesus to teach them to pray, as John had taught his disciples to pray. So, the Lord told them what to say when they pray, and what he told them is now recited often by many people as what is commonly referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer.” I … Continue reading Seek Jesus Christ Earnestly
Don’t Give in to Fear!
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses … Continue reading Don’t Give in to Fear!
Fighting the Battle
Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Boy, we are definitely seeing the schemes of the devil run rampant these days. He is fighting a fierce … Continue reading Fighting the Battle