Biblical prayers have a common denominator of hope. Hope causes us to look upwards and fall down on our knees, holding onto the One who sits above all. Deuteronomy 33:12 says the beloved of the Lord rest between His shoulders … they rest secure in Him. Prayer is hopeful rest and release of all that ails us …
Mercy and Grace – huge concepts for Christians and a foundational part of who God is. “The Lord is full of compassion and mercy” (James 5:11). Before we focus on mercy, let’s take a second to talk about the difference between them. It’s important to realize mercy and grace aren’t interchangeable because they’re not the …
A morning prayer is a wonderful way to focus your time and attention on seeking God’s plan for the day ahead. Whether you need encouragement, peace, strength, or rest, God can meet you in a very real and present way when you come before Him with a humble heart. Seek God’s presence each morning before …
Seasons of chaos and storms are inventible in life. These seasons can make you feel as if all is lost and abandoned, because the wreckage of what is left from the storm can feel daunting and beyond repair. The beauty of Christ is that He not only is the Lord of restoration, but He is …
Before busy lifestyles try to steal our time and energy, we can spend a few moments with God every day. If He offers us new mercies and compassions with each sunrise, then in an attitude of gratitude and worship, we can offer our lives to Him in prayer every morning. To help you begin your …
The act of giving is a well-known Christian virtue. As the body of Christ, we are accustomed to answering the call to give freely of our finances, time, and our gifts. However, in the interest of being a “good” Christian, we can overestimate how much of ourselves and our resources we should give in order …
Intimate communication with the Lord is a privilege often neglected and undervalued. I’ve gone days without getting alone and praying to the Father. It’s difficult enough for the busy believer to find the time each morning to study and read the Scriptures, much less devote an hour to prayer. Nevertheless, prayer is powerful. This is the …
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How do you come to understand who God says you are? And how do you grow into that identity in the process of day-to-day living? The best place to begin that journey is through prayer. And the best thing to pray is the truth of God’s Word. Now, the process is not easy. In fact, …
In Ephesians, God commands us to honor our parents (Ephesians 6:2). The word “honor” in this verse means “to give weight.” We honor our parents, then, when we give them weight in our hearts and lives. One tangible way we do this as grown children is by giving them weight in our prayers. How should we pray …
Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Heaven is home for God’s children. The world’s pressure to fit us into its mold is suffocating. Paul encouraged, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world” (Romans 12:2). One of the greatest survival tactics we’ve been …
