Tag Archives: prayer

Sermon Snippet

“If you want peace, it starts with prayer and petition.” Dave Mitchell “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7Continue reading “Sermon Snippet”

Healing What Ails You

Earlier, I caught a nasty virus, the kind that plays havoc with your digestive system. Of course, we were out of town when it hit. During our granddaughter’s dance competition, we sat in the balcony watching so many beautiful dancers. While waiting for her solos, it hit hard. The closest bathroom was upstairs. I hadContinue reading “Healing What Ails You”

How Do We Pray?

Good morning my friends. Here’s a quote from Joni Eareksen Tada for your contemplation. “Yes, I pray that my pain might be removed, that it might cease; but more so, I pray for the strength to bear it, the grace to benefit from it, and the devotion to offer it up to God as aContinue reading “How Do We Pray?”

Through the Psalms

Another taste of the Psalms today. Have a lovely Friday, my friends. Psalm 17: 6-7 “I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; Turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love, You who save by your right hand Those who take refuge inContinue reading “Through the Psalms”

Through the Psalms, 15

Through the Psalms Psalm 15: 1-2 “Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, Who does what is righteous, Who speaks the truth from their heart;” It makes you think about your words and actions, doesn’t it? Lord, teach us to guardContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 15”

Through the Psalms

Psalm 14: 2-3 & 7 “The Lord looks down from heaven On all mankind To see if there are any who understand, Any who seek God. All have turned away, all have become corrupt, There is no one who does good, Not even one. Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! WhenContinue reading “Through the Psalms”

Come to Rest

“The literal translation of the words ‘pray always’ is ‘come to rest.’ The Greek word for rest is hesychia, and hesychasm is the term which refers to the spirituality of the desert. A hesychast is a man or a woman who seeks solitude and silence as the ways to unceasing prayer. The prayer of theContinue reading “Come to Rest”