prayer

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”

Draw Near to God

Want to be closer with God? The psalmist is clear. All we need to do is call on him. Earnest prayer and quiet time with God is the path to closeness with him. Have a blessed Monday, my friends, and take some time to draw closer to the Almighty today.

“Go to your closet in secret prayer and there you will find peace to your soul.” – D.L. Moody Whether I’m talking to God or listening to him, that communication brings me peace. Thank you, Father, for making yourself available to your children, giving us the opportunity to be in relationship with you.

A Special Gift

Such a beautiful prayer. I echo this sentiment. Such a promise; such a blessing.

Jesus Says

Sounds like a command to me. Not an easy one, but what Jesus commands, nevertheless. Jeus, I want to do what you command. Sometimes that is difficult. Give me the strength and wisdom to love my enemies and pray for those who persecute me. Make me more like you.

Prayer

Christians should never forget that the highest kind of prayer is never the making of requests. Prayer at its holiest moment is the entering into God to a place of such blessed union as makes miracles seem tame and remarkable answers to prayer appear something very far short of wonderful by comparison. ” ― A.W. Tozer

My Prayer for You

My friends, I pray that this Friday and this weekend will be a good one for you and that you can draw closer to Jesus. If it is not good, I pray that you will lean on your Savior to comfort and guide you through any problems or difficulties. As you walk a difficult road,Continue reading “My Prayer for You”

Friday Prayer Challenge

Friday Prayer Challenge Pray the following scripture over others, and yourself, this week. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformedContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

Friday Prayer Challenge

I challenge you to pray this scripture today. Matthew 18: 19-20 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Lord,Continue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

Friday Prayer Challenge

I challenge you to pray this verse for others this week. Hebrews 10:19-24 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over theContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”