Vain Repetition vs. Persistent Prayer
“How long should I pray for the same thing?” “If I pray once with faith, isn’t that enough?” “Is it a lack of faith if I pray again for the same thing?” “Will I be … Read More
Prevenient Intercession
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are … Read More
How to Pray In the Midst of Disaster
How do you pray when Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Katia are all making landfall within a week of one another? Add to that an earthquake in Mexico and the tension with North Korea. Wars, … Read More
Too Heavy to Carry?
“So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger…” (Deut. 8:3a) There is a growing hunger rising in many of God’s people concerning prayer. Here’s the trajectory of how this hunger grows over time: We take … Read More
Are You Ready for the Answer You Seek?
Today there is a fresh awakening of desire to see God move in powerful ways. This awakened desire has led to people praying for God to act on our behalf in many differing areas of … Read More
Prayer’s Starting Point
What draws you to prayer? Many people are drawn to prayer out of their own personal need. When our lives, or the lives of our loved ones, are affected by health issues, financial issues, or any … Read More
Asking or Waiting?
Luke 11:10-13 NIV “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (11) “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a … Read More
Jesus, Can We Talk?
Me: Jesus, can we talk? Jesus: Sure. You know I’m always here for you. Me: Would it be okay with you if I cut back on my time in prayer. I have so much going … Read More
Why Don’t We Pray?
In the Kingdom of God prayer is implied. In the life of the disciples of Christ, prayer is essential. In the world around us, answers to impossible problems can only come through prayer… actual praying. … Read More
The House of Prayer
Where do the broken and hurting get the H.O.P.E. (healing, opportunity, purpose and emergence) they need to flourish in Christ? In four short words: The House of Prayer. The House of Prayer is not inactive, but … Read More
Prayer-alyzed
I have come to lean on prayer for everything. Day-by-day I find myself in a rhythm of conversation with the Father that is necessary and makes life seem pointless without it. A short while ago, … Read More
Comfort Comes From Praying
In times of trouble and distress people reach upward and outward toward God. As our hearts reach out to Him, they usually resound this theme: “Where are you, God?” We are no different today than … Read More
You Can’t Drink From An Empty Glass
The number one, most important, most precious, highest valued, top priority, most treasured thing you or I can have in this life in intimacy God; the Father, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Communion … Read More