Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Pray Like a Lion

What does the lion face of prayer look like? Imagine a lion resting on a hill, watching all that happens in the space between him and the horizon. He notices every bit of movement. He evaluates — is it friend, … Continue reading

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Four Faces of Prayer

  The book of Revelation offers an intriguing peek into the action in heaven:     Revelation 4:6-7 (ESV) And around the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living … Continue reading

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Forgiving Prayer

Matthew 6:12 (AMP) And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment].   I can only speak for myself, but I tend to hold on to the resentment, even … Continue reading

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Be Quick to Pray

  James 1:19 (NIV) Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.   Let me add one more thought: Everyone should be quick to listen, quick to pray, slow to speak and slow to … Continue reading

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Pray for Your Own Eye

  Jesus offered this advice:     Matthew 7:4-5 (CEV) How can you say, “My friend, let me take the speck out of your eye,” when you don’t see the log in your own eye? . . . First, take … Continue reading

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The Golden Rule of Prayer

Do you practice The Golden Rule? Luke 6:31 (ERV) Do for others what you want them to do for you.   The Golden Rule also applies to prayer. Pray for others what you want them to pray for you.  

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Practice What You Pray

  You’ve heard, “practice what you preach.” It’s good advice. Likewise, practice what you pray.   If you pray for peace, speak gently If you pray for reconciliation, forgive others If you pray for the poor, be generous The Apostle … Continue reading

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Prayer in the Wetlands

  It’s good to leave the desert and go where water is plentiful.     Perhaps it’s the quiet waters of the 23rd Psalm. Psalm 23:2 (ERV) He leads me by calm pools of water. Might be a babbling brook, … Continue reading

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Prayer in the Desert

Let’s be honest. Sometimes our Christian walk takes us through the desert. Bible study is uninspired, prayer falls flat. Our souls are bone dry. Jesus knows how it feels.   John 19:28 (NKJV) Jesus, knowing that all things were now … Continue reading

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Prayer from the Mountaintop

  We all love the mountaintop moments —  the times of victory and joy and praise, when God has rescued us from danger or given us the desires of our hearts.   Psalm 95:1-2 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; … Continue reading

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