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Category Archives: Prayer
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
Posted in Prayer
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
Posted in Prayer
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
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Answers to prayer, God answers prayer, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Power of Prayer, Pray, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality
The armor of God
Ephesians 6:11-20 No one ever said life was going to be easy, and no one promised things would always go your way. Surely, we live in a harsh world, one rife with sudden twists and turns. Does this sound familiar? … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Prayer
Tagged Apostle Paul, Armor of God, Christianity, Ephesians, Faith, Gospel, Holy Gospel, Jesus Christ, Temptation
He came and prayed
Acts 9:32-43 There is an old saying that bears much truth: “When the phone rings at 2:00 a.m. it is usually bad news.” For most people, such an hour is meant for sleeping. But when a family member is away … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Miracles, Power of Prayer, Prayer, Spirituality
The day after
Luke 23:50-56 As the sun set the evening before, Jesus, the one who was crucified, was laid in the tomb. For so many, grief was the only thing they would know as the sun rose again the day after. It … Continue reading