Matthew 18:19-20 –“If two of you on earth agree to ask for anything, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in my name, there I am among them.” The phrase “in my name” carries significant legal and authoritative implications. Just as […]
Prayer
Clear the Way for the Prodigals to Come Home
A word for today, September 6, 2024 For those fervently praying for the prodigals in your life, those who once walked with the Lord but have wandered away or perhaps deliberately turned away, I feel God’s finger on this passage from The Voice Translation. God is calling us to remember the power of our prayers, […]
A Christmas Prayer for those Who Struggle During Christmas
He heals the broken-hearted. Psalm 147:3 Everlasting Father, I ask You to go to those whose hearts ache on Your Son’s birthday. They are hurting and lonely. Father, let them know it’s okay to give You the pain, loneliness, and frustration that rests in their hearts. Enable them through Your grace to know You are […]
Hold On as You Pray For Strength to Hold On
There comes a time when you must step forward and walk past your past. You’ve received counsel, you received prayer, and you have forgiven all those you needed to. You asked forgiveness from others and made amends. Yes, you finally let go of the guilt. You have read books, you’ve attended conferences, you’ve journaled, you’ve […]
Keep it Short and to the Point
For the most part, Jesus’ prayers were short and to the point when he healed, forgave or delivered someone. His most prolonged prayers were heard only by his closest companions. (John 13-17) Perhaps I should write a book, “Caveman Prayers” by Katherine Walden. “Heart, be at peace!” “Arm, be healed!” “Forgive me, Jesus.” “Jesus, Iowa […]
Do You Regularly Pray for your Pastors? Why not?
I am fiercely protective of those I love. God is even more so. He promises to defend all His children, including those in servant leadership positions. It is easy for average churchgoers to forget that their pastors are just as susceptible to being wounded by gossip, passive-aggressive bullying, slander, and unjust criticism. Jesus understands pastors’ […]