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I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Tag Archives: The Jesus Prayer
Simple Words to Pray Often
“The Way of the Pilgrim,” first printed in Kazan (in Russia) in 1884, tells the story of a peasant on a quest to “Pray continuously” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). He found his answer in The Jesus Prayer: The perfect prayer for … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, simple words, The Jesus Prayer, The Way of the Pilgrim
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The Short and Simple Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. The Jesus Prayer–seven short words, prayerfully repeated by Christians for more than two thousand years–proves big faith is built on simple words.
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
Tagged K.I.S.S., short and simple, The Jesus Prayer
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The Prayer of Confession
The first half of the Jesus Prayer focuses on God. The second half focuses on me: Have mercy on me. In these few words, I confess that I’m a sinner. I acknowledge that I’m lost. I admit that … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged 1 John 1:9, confession, The Jesus Prayer
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The Prayer of Praise
Let’s focus on the first part of the Jesus Prayer, Lord Jesus Christ: Lord He is Master, I am servant. Jesus He is my Savior. Acts 4:12 (NIV) Salvation is found in no one else,for there is … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Acts 4:12, Matthew 16:16, The Jesus Prayer
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The Jesus Prayer
Our Russian pilgrim from yesterday’s post found the key to continuous prayer. He happened on a wise man who taught him The Jesus Prayer. His mentor advised him to first say it 3,000 times a day, then 6,000 times, … Continue reading