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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
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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Tagged desert, John 19:28, prayer, Psalm 22:15, thirst
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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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Tagged mountaintop, prayer, Psalm 95:1-2
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Prayer in the Green Meadows
Psalm 23:1-2 (CEB) The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing. He lets me rest in grassy meadows. The grassy pasture — a place of plenty, protection and peace. My green-meadow prayers overflow with gratitude. Thank you, Lord, for this … Continue reading
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The Geography of Prayer
Geography and prayer? How does that work? Think of specific places: Meadow Mountaintop Desert Wetland Whenever, wherever . . . God is listening. Psalm 139:8-10 (TLB) If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I … Continue reading
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Praying with Others
The Bible offers this intriguing description of prayer: Psalm 141:2 (ERV) Accept my prayer like a gift of burning incense. Picture your prayers as burning incense, gently wafting up to heaven. When you’re praying with others — whether you’re … Continue reading
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Praying and Not Praying
It’s a prayer meeting. Someone else is praying aloud. And all too often, my mind wanders. I make a mental grocery list I ponder a problem at work I plan what I’ll wear tomorrow I daydream of sunnier … Continue reading
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Tagged James 5:16, powerful prayer, public prayer
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They’re Praying, I’m Praying
When someone is praying in public, i sometimes listen and add my mental “Amen” to their words. Other times, their words send me down a different line of thought. It’s like I step into my private prayer closet and have … Continue reading
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Tagged private prayer, Psalm 34:15, public prayer
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Personal and Corporate Praying
Jesus said to pray in private. Matthew 6:6 (TLB) Go away by yourself, all alone, and shut the door behind you and pray to your Father secretly. Godly prayer starts in private. It doesn’t end there. “Corporate prayer … Continue reading
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Tagged Brother Roger, corporate prayer, Matthew 6:6, private prayer, public prayer
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Praying in Public
It’s a big event. You’re asked to say grace for the meal. What happens? I panic I scribble some notes on a napkin I repeat a memorized prayer If praying in public puts you in a panic, … Continue reading
Praying Expectantly
Acts 12 shows the power of corporate prayer (if you don’t know the story, take a few minutes and read it for yourself). Christians were being persecuted. James was killed, Peter put in jail. Acts 12:5 (NIV) Peter … Continue reading
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