Sometimes I am impatient in prayer. Sometimes I wonder why it seems to take so long for God to answer, or whether He is listening at all. But God is listening. God is sovereign. God is in control and seated on His throne. And sometimes—in His mercy—He encourages me with signs that He does indeedContinue reading “The King’s Heart. Ezra 1:1.”
Category Archives: Pray for More Faith!
Do You Complain or Do You Lament? Lamentations 1:1.
Do you know the difference between a lament and a complaint? Modern English dictionaries may show little distinction, but Old Testament scholars argue a Biblical lament is more than just a complaint. “A complaint is an accusation against God that maligns His character, but a lament is an appeal to God based on confidence in HisContinue reading “Do You Complain or Do You Lament? Lamentations 1:1.”
Jesus Has Compassion for You—Even When Your Faith is Weak. John 20:25-27.
When the disciples told Thomas they had seen the Risen Christ, he said, “unless I place my fingers in the holes in His hands and place my hand in His side, I will NOT believe” John 20:25. Eight long days later, Jesus showed up, and went straight to Thomas: “Come. Put your finger here andContinue reading “Jesus Has Compassion for You—Even When Your Faith is Weak. John 20:25-27.”
Secrets of Prayer: Praying With Power. Mark 9:24.
Everyone wants to get results when they pray. To put it another way: we want God to give us what we want! And of course, that can be a selfish thing. If we need rent money, we might pray selfishly or we might pray selflessly, but either way—we really do need the money. And GodContinue reading “Secrets of Prayer: Praying With Power. Mark 9:24.”
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