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Tag Archives: prayer
Prayer for the Winners
I look to Scripture to guide my prayers. Here are some of my favorites for the candidates who won — including those who did and did not get my vote: May they not think too highly of themselves … Continue reading
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Tagged election, Isaiah 53:10, prayer, Psalm 24:4, Romans 12:3
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Prayer and Election Results
I used to pray, Lord, make my candidate win! I’m learning to pray, Lord, who would You have me vote for? My vote is an act of obedience, not a guarantee of the candidate’s victory. Romans 13:1 (ESV) … Continue reading
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The Four P’s of Resolving Conflict
Is there conflict? Is it over PREFERENCES? It’s not worth fighting over. Is it over PRIORITIES? Might be time to compromise. Is it over PRINCIPLES? Listen to each other carefully. Don’t jump to conclusions. The last P should also … Continue reading
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Our Heavenly Father Knows Best
This prayer to our heavenly Father, attributed to Fulbert of Chartres (970-1028), is as appropriate today as it was when it was written a thousand years ago: “How brief is our span of life compared with the time … Continue reading
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Tagged Fulbert of Chartres, prayer, Timeless Wisdom
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Thought-Provoking Prayer
“It is not that we bring God into touch with our minds, but that we rouse ourselves until God is able to convey His mind to us.” Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) Prayer connects us to the mind of Christ. 1 … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:15-16, Oswald Chambers, prayer, the mind of Christ
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Thoughtless Prayer
“You must pray with all your might. That does not mean saying your prayers, or sitting gazing about in church or chapel with eyes wide open while someone else says them for you.” William Booth (1829-1912) Mindless words aren’t … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Prayer
“Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty.” E.M. Bounds (1835-1913) “Prayer is not only asking, but … Continue reading
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The School of Answered Prayer
Andrew Murray included this prayer in his book, With Christ in the School of Prayer: “Lord, Jesus, teach me to pray with all my heart and strength that there may be no doubt with You or with me about what … Continue reading
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The School of Prayer in the Spirit
In his book With Christ in the School of Prayer, Andrew Murray urges us to first seek the Spirit. “The Holy Spirit is the first of the Father’s gifts and the one He delights most in bestowing. … Continue reading
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