What do you pray for?
... how constantly I remember you in my prayers at all times; and I pray that that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you." (NIV) Romans 1:8-10
Once I was watching a film ...
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And now about prayer!
... be deceived for God is not impressed by long pious words, neither is He interested in simple, sloppy prayers. We ought to grow in our prayers and enjoy God’s presence around us.
Parents are frustrated ...
The urgency of prayer
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" ...
Prayer life
"Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, O Lord, look with favour on your desolate sanctuary " (NIV) Daniel 6:17
Life under the sun is composed of many facets, ...
The blessing of prayer
... God. Jesus words in Matthew 6:5-13 highlight what God is looking for in our prayers to Him. In Jesus time, the Pharisees would stand in public places and pray at length. The reason this was wrong was because ...
Someone said a prayer!
"I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers." (NIV) 2 Timothy 1:3
Have we ever considered the fact that our being ...
When God speaks (Part II)
... (and likely meditation on God’s word, reading of scripture and prayers). He just took things for granted. In connection to our times, do we ward off lies and temptations through frequent spiritual exercises ...
Divine gaze
... relationships, or wrestling with personal struggles, His gaze never wavers. He sees our tears, hears our prayers, and knows the deepest desires of our hearts.
Consider the story of David, the shepherd ...
Speaking with our Holy Father
... discuss issues. If you follow Paul's letters, we can see that he always had a part where he took the time to pray for someone, a church, or for the work he was doing. Paul's prayers were not just about him ...
Allowing God to be the builder of our lives
... our good is good but it needs to be accompanied by works. For example, you want to build a career but all you are doing after completing school is praying. Surely, God can open opportunities through prayers ...