The Bible speaks often of prayer, but it does not mention “listening prayer” as a type of prayer to practice. The idea of “listening prayer” is to spend some time talking to the Lord and the rest of the time listening to His response. Or, sometimes, the listening comes first and the prayer second. ListeningContinue reading “Listening Prayers?”
Category Archives: Prayer
Your Prayer Discipline
As you begin your time with God, pause for a few moments and allow yourself to grow still. Let go of any distracting thoughts. Take several slow, deep breaths. Become aware of the great love God has for you. 1 Peter 1:15-16 But, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in everyContinue reading “Your Prayer Discipline”
Your Prayer Discipline
Before you begin your time with God, pause for a few moments and relax. Concentrate on your breathing as you call to mind that you are in the loving presence of God, who is with you. Luke 15:7 I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over theContinue reading “Your Prayer Discipline”
Your Discipline of Prayer
As you begin your time with God, pause for a few moments and allow yourself to grow still. Let go of any distracting thoughts. Take several slow, deep breaths. Become aware of God’s unconditional love for you. Matthew 6:9 This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. JesusContinue reading “Your Discipline of Prayer”
Dawn: Discipline of Prayer
As you prepare to face the Lord’s Day, pause for a few moments and allow yourself to grow still. Take several slow, deep breaths. Feel God’s loving gaze upon you. Psalm 8:5-7 What are humans that you are mindful of them, mere mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them little lessContinue reading “Dawn: Discipline of Prayer”
Talk as Much as You Like
Anne, the lead character in the Anne of Green Gables stories, longed for a family. Orphaned, she had lost hope of ever finding a place to call home. But then she learned that an older man named Matthew and his sister Marilla would take her in. On the buggy ride to their home, Anne apologizedContinue reading “Talk as Much as You Like”
The Short Prayer
I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.Psalm 143:6 (esv) There are times in our lives when things look dark, and of ourselves, we are unable to find even a crack of light. Maybe your heart is desperately crying out for a reprieve from pain, and reachingContinue reading “The Short Prayer”
What Do We Say?
You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. James 4:2-3 Thou art coming to a King,Large petitions with thee bring;For His grace and pow’r are such,None can ever ask too much. This hymn by John Newton reminds usContinue reading “What Do We Say?”
Burden-Relieving Prayer
“Ouch! I’m telling!” Judah, my youngest son, complained. As expected, immediately, I heard him making his way to me in the kitchen, where I was going through the mail. With tears just about to run down his cheeks, Judah told me all about the great injustice he endured. Having just returned home from work, IContinue reading “Burden-Relieving Prayer”
Intentional Faith 