PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Prayer is such a privilege. One we should embrace at every opportunity. Today, as you pray, ask the Holy Spirit to help you pray constantly with a spirit of thankfulness. Continue reading 8.28.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: The Privilege of Prayer
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• It’s so easy to become distracted during prayer time. Our to-do lists overwhelm us and we lose focus. However, our Heavenly Father wants our full attention. Today, as you pray, be mindful of errant thoughts and be diligent in your time with the Lord so you can be fully engaged with a grateful heart. Continue reading 8.20.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Focused Prayer
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• At the end of every fairy tale is “The end.” And at the end of every prayer is an “Amen.” But what does it mean? Why do we say it? The word is ancient, dating back to the days of Moses when he taught the Israelites to use it to reply in agreement to the 12 curses of transgressions (Deuteronomy … Continue reading 7.3.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Amen
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• How often do you worship God during the week? For many, worship is reserved for Sunday. But worship is far more than church attendance. Before we go there, let’s look at today’s signature verse—Psalm 95:6, as well as verse 7, “Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. … Continue reading 6.24.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Worship
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• A few years ago, my favorite Christian novelist, Karen Kingsbury, wrote a trilogy called “Angels Walking” series. These books outlined the heavenly assignments of angels and their mission on earth. To be honest, until these books, I hadn’t given angels and their roles among us a whole lot of thought. I knew they existed, but it was more of an … Continue reading 5.1.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Angels Among Us
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• The book of Judges outlines the 480-year vicious cycle of how the Israelites turned their back on God, worshiped idols, got in trouble, called out to God for help, and God rescued them again and again. While it’s not an excuse to go out and sin over and over because you know God will forgive, it’s a good example of … Continue reading 4.29.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: What Others Think of Us
PRAISE & PRAYER PROMPT ••• Facebook has been having a field day with weather memes. The one I saw yesterday said we were in a new season called “Sprinter,”—winter in spring. The inconsistent weather is creating some challenges. Beyond the problems of trying to get dressed in the mornings, my husband’s plants are confused. He’s been dragging them in and out of the house for … Continue reading 4.9.18 Praise & Prayer Prompt: Always the Same
