Have you ever wondered how God looks at prayer? Fortunately He has put it in plain sight for everyone to see... Photo Credit: hjukkhj via Compfight cc If there is anyone who should understand prayer from God's standpoint, it would be the Lord Jesus Christ. We get a good look at prayer the way God … Continue reading A God’s Eye View of Prayer
the Lord’s Prayer
Praying in the Reign
The Lord’s Prayer contains several powerful statements about the Lord and His relation to His people. I wonder what would happen if our hearts could truly grasp these realities as we prayed? Our Father in Heaven The Lord of Heaven has made us His children, and takes responsibility for us as our loving Father. Hallowed … Continue reading Praying in the Reign
Try Asking…
You say your prayers are not getting answers? Nothing seems to happen when you pray? Maybe you are leaving out something very basic, yet very important. A Sanctified Gripe I have done it too many times to count. I have gone to "pray about" something, but my "prayer time" ended up being was some sort … Continue reading Try Asking…
Aligning Our Agendas
When you pray, do you ever consider what is on God's mind and what He would like to see done? Or do you simply show up with a shopping list of what you would like to see done? I wonder if we wouldn't get a lot further a lot faster if we would put the … Continue reading Aligning Our Agendas
Why Pray?
This is a great question that deserves a straightforward answer. Allow me to offer some perspectives as to why the practice of prayer is important. Personally, I don't like to be engaged in meaningless activity. I won't do anything simply because "that's the thing to do" (okay...sometimes). I like my activities to be meaningful and … Continue reading Why Pray?
Living in the Reign 