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Category Archives: Prayer
Hear our prayer
Mark 9:14-29 There is one thing that is fairly certain, we all, at one time or another, ask people to keep us in their prayers. Another thing that is certain is that others have asked us to do the same. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Spirituality
Help
Psalm 121:1-8 I look to the hills, from where is my help to come? This first line of our psalm has a lot to say about humanity’s response to living in a fallen and broken world. Everyone at some time … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness, Grace, Help, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Psalm 121, Psalms, Salvation, Spirituality
Rejoice!
Philippians 4:1-9 There was a song released in 1988 imploring its hearers to put away the worries of the world and simply enjoy life. Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is certainly a nice little tune that might make us … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Faithful, God's Word, Happiness, Holy Scripture, Joy, Joyful, Personal Happiness, Philppians, Prayer, Rejoice, Rejoice always, Spirituality, Worry
Disciples pray
Matthew 6:5-15 As our Lord Jesus teaches his disciple to pray, notice he does not say “if you pray” but “when you pray.” God commands his children to pray. God wants us to be in relationship with him, expressing our … Continue reading
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Tagged Answers to prayer, Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Following Jesus, God answers prayer, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lords Prayer, Prayer, Spirituality
Give thanks for the faithful
Colossians 1:1-14 How often do you find yourself praying for someone? It is likely that you often pray for those who are sick, facing difficulties or for safe travels of a friend. But when you pray, how often do you … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Thankfulness
Dear God
Psalm 103:1-22 Dear God, I was reading your Son’s sermon on the mount and his words about prayer especially caught my attention. Jesus said I should speak with you in private, that I should meet you in a quiet place. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Prayer
Tagged Christianity, Confession, Faith, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Psalms, Spirituality
The Lorica of St. Patrick
I bind unto my self today, the strong name of the Trinity. These are the first words of the Lorica (or Breastplate) of St. Patrick. The Lorica is a prayer for protection against the powers that defy God, those that … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Faithful, Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, Lorica, Prayer, Saint Patrick, Spirituality, St Patrick, Trinity
Power of prayer
James 5:13-18 Most Christians, at one time or another, have asked someone to pray for them. There is little doubt that as you read this, you also remember a time when you asked someone to pray for you. Praying for … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Grace, Love of God, Power of Prayer, Pray
God answers prayer
John 15:9-17 We have heard it said many times before; I prayed but God has not answered my prayer. What is more likely is that following our prayer, we have not taken the time to wait for God’s response, or … Continue reading
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Tagged Answers to prayer, God answers prayer, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Power of Prayer, Pray, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality
