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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Public Prayer
How NOT to pray in public. Matthew 6:5 (MSG) And when you come before God, don’t turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for fifteen minutes … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 6:5, praying in public
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Private Prayer
Mark 1:35 (ESV) And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he [Jesus] departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. Jesus set a high standard for private prayer. He didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged early morning prayer, Jesus prayed, Mark 1:35
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Prayer Songs
As I stood singing along at church Sunday, I suddenly realized the words on the screen were directed TO God, not ABOUT God. They were, in essence, a prayer. My mind, however, wasn’t engaged in a conversation with God. Psalm … Continue reading
My Teacher
I have the world’s best Teacher. I should leap out of bed every morning, raring to get started. Truth is, I long to hit the alarm’s off button, roll over and snooze. I drag myself to the coffee pot, fill … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Pentecost
Tagged Holy Spirit, John 14:26, Mark 12:30-31, Pentecost, teacher
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My Advocate
John 14:26 (NIV) But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. “Advocate,” paraklétos in Greek, means helper, comforter, … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocate, Holy Spirit, John 14:26, Pentecost, Romans 8:26
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My Breath of Life
John 20:22 (ESV) … he [Jesus] breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” The word “spirit” is tied to “breath.” The Old Testament Hebrew word ruach is translated breath, wind or spirit. The New … Continue reading
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Tagged breath of life, Genesis 2:7, Holy Spirit, John 2:22, Pentecost
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It’s All about the Holy Spirit
Last Sunday commemorated Pentecost, the anointing of the Holy Spirit as recorded in Acts 2 — the birthday of the Church (upper-case C, meaning all believers in Christ, over time and around the world). “Without the Spirit of God we … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Acts 2, Charles Spurgeon, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Trinity
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Strife of Tongues
God is the antidote to the strife of tongues. Psalm 31:19-20 (ESV) Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in … Continue reading
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Tagged peace of mind, Psalm 119:114, Psalm 31:19-20, safe space, strife of tongues
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Blessings and Curses
James 3:9-10 (ESV) With it [the tongue] we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings and curses, James 3:1-10, Romans 12:18
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War of Words
Proverbs 15:1 (NLT) A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. A war of words requires at least two people. Good morning, Lord. When someone shoots angry words at me, I want to shoot … Continue reading
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Tagged gentle words, Proverbs 15:1, war of words
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