Prayer
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ClaudetteThree Ways God Gives Strength When You Feel Weak and Weary
The author describes a stretch of work that felt overwhelming: a book manuscript due within weeks, several chapters still unwritten, and the added demands of launching a second...
Calvary Chapel Deep South Men’s Conference in Lexington, South Carolina, Focuses on Daniel and Revival
Pastor John Hoppe prepared for the 2020 Deep South Men’s Conference as he had in past years, but he did not know what to expect when the second...
What Jesus Asks: “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”
The author begins with the account of two blind men beside the road to Jericho. As Jesus passes through a crowd, they call out for mercy, and He...
9 Breakthrough Prayers for the Local Church
Brandon Cox, lead pastor of Grace Hills Church in Rogers, Arkansas, wrote that his congregation declared 2017 “the year of the breakthrough” after sensing the direction God was...
Finding Peace in Uncertainty Through Trust in God
The author, Laura, describes receiving unsettling news from her doctor, who referred her to a specialist without giving a clear explanation. Sitting alone in her car, she was...
The Holy Spirit as Our Super-Interceder in Our Weakness
The post opens by asking whether life feels so overwhelming that prayer seems out of reach. It draws on Romans 8:26 to say that the Spirit helps in...
Praying for Perseverance Through Difficult Seasons: Five Prayers and Scripture Reflections
The post, part of a five-prayer series on perseverance, begins with the idea that we build perseverance through trials, much as we build patience. Drawing on Merriam-Webster’s definition,...
Using Candles to Focus on God’s Light in Daily Devotions
The author describes lighting candles at home as a way to remember God’s presence. During morning prayer and meditation, watching a candle’s flame helps the author focus on...
Megachurch pastor Jim Cymbala urges Biden and Congress to pray for wisdom at National Prayer Breakfast
A New York City megachurch pastor urged President Joe Biden and members of Congress to “pray for wisdom” and humble themselves as they make major decisions. Pastor Jim...
