Praying Psalm 63
When David was desperate in the wilderness of Judah he had a choice to make. He could focus on the wilderness and his difficult circumstances or he could meditate on his God and what he knew to be true of
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Category: Prayer
Pastoral Prayer for Independence Day Weekend
Yesterday, I was blessed by our congregational prayer time led by one of our church’s pastors. I think this will bless you too, as you make it your own prayer of reliance upon the Lord. Lord, thank you for such
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Our Obedience Impacts Whether or Not God Answers Our Prayers
Here is a condition to answered prayer that should get our attention. That condition is our obedience, which serves as proof of our love for God: “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may
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Cast Your Cares Upon the Lord
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Anxiety is sometimes the fruit of pride—especially
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The Peace of God Guards Our Hearts from Anxiety
In anxious times, we may draw much hope and encouragement from Philippians 4:5-7, which says, 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
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Prayer Puts Things In Perspective
On a recent trip Barb and I visited a beautiful property. One of the features on the grounds was a huge hedge maze consisting of lots of misleading turns and dead ends. It would really be easy to get lost
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Pastoral Prayer Is an Important Part of Corporate Worship
As evangelical churches become increasingly user-friendly in an attempt to reach their world for Christ, one of the aspects of corporate worship that has fallen on hard times is what is customarily known as the pastoral prayer. This longer time
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A Prayer for a New Year
NEW YEAR, O LORD,Length of days does not profit me except the days are passedin thy presence, in thy service, to thy glory.Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains,sanctifies, aids every hour,that I may not be one moment
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Thanksgiving Is a Daily Discipline
“In everything give thanks” is God’s command to every believer (1 Thess. 5:18). We must be told this because by nature we are not thankful people. It is more natural for sinners like us to complain and be ungrateful. Regrettably,
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Nuggets
Here’s a handful of articles that I encourage you to check out this weekend. 5 Marks of a Pharisee – “More than good deeds and longer quiet times, God desires a broken and humble heart. He asks us to repent
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Dear readers: Thank you for your recent and ongoing prayers. It’s always such a blessing to hear from you! Some of you have noticed that I’ve not posted in a couple weeks. Additionally, I have fallen behind on several more
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SUPER-DUPER LifeLine Mini-Book Sale – Cumberland Valley Bible and Book Service has select titles for $2 each…while supplies last. God Save the Kids! – This is an excellent, solid read for parents and anyone who ministers the gospel to children.
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The Plague of Lazy Pastors – “Survey after survey reports modern man fears public speaking more than anything else, including death. Add to that the weight of speaking, in the context of worship, on behalf of God.” 4 Reasons You
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The Lord will save me, and we will play my music on stringed instruments all the days of our lives, at the house of the Lord. (Isaiah 38:20) Hezekiah, the king of Israel, was 39 years old when he heard
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For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15) Genuine sympathizers are not a dime a
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Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2) Maybe you always know how to pray. I don’t. There are times I can’t find words. Times I can’t seem to articulate my needs to God, especially in
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Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) It is not uncommon to be afraid to approach God. It’s one
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Do You Have an Epaphras? – I love this call to the priority of prayer, and its connection to true church growth and health. Real Men Pray – David Murray continues his short videos, as part of the Christian Man
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