Have you ever looked at a situation and think that the situation is hopeless and there is nothing you can do to bring change? Most of us at some time or another have found ourselves in that situation. While our situations are different, the sentiments are the same: there is nothing we can do. I … Continue reading When Nehemiah Prayed
Author: Claudette Glaude-Scott
Praying for the Nation
The secret strength of a nation is found in the faith that abides in the hearts and homes of the country. - Billy GrahammProverbs 29:2 NLTWhen the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.2 Chronicles 7:14 NLTThen if my people who are called by my name … Continue reading Praying for the Nation
Only Through Prayer
When I was a child, we were taught prayers. We had a prayer to repeat before meals and one to say before bed. It became part of who we were and what we did. As I got older, I realized that prayer is more than some words children learned from adults; prayer is communication between … Continue reading Only Through Prayer
Chosen People
Your Destiny is chosen by God, Your future is certain, whether you arrive there is up to you. – Myles Monroe. Matthew 22:14 NLT “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Jeremiah 1:4-5 NLT The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were … Continue reading Chosen People
When God Choses You!
The playground can be a place of stress in the life of a child. For some, it's a place of fun. However, not all children welcome time on the playground. When it's time to run around, life on the playground is great. But when it's time to choose teams, things change. Getting on a team … Continue reading When God Choses You!
The Perils of Success!
Succes! Sometimes it can be a double-edged sword. In the beginning, you are careful to do everything the right way. The first time, you are in awe of what you have accomplished, and you are grateful to God for His grace and mercy in your life. When the process starts to repeat itself, then things … Continue reading The Perils of Success!
Built Your Altar
"At your Spiritual Altar you will be changed from weakness to strength, fear to faith, sickness to health, trials to victories, as you engage the LORD's Armies in your battles. You will grow into a greater intimacy with God as your Secret Dwelling Place, and like David your heart become God's secret dwelling place." Pat … Continue reading Built Your Altar
The Road to Peace
What do you do after you defeat your enemy? For many, that would begin a celebratory season. It's a time to push out your chest and lift your voice as you bask in the glory of your victory. But what if your victory was not entirely by your own strength? Would that change your behavior? … Continue reading The Road to Peace
The Problem of Prayerlessness
Alvin Reid said, "Prayer is intimacy with God that leads to the fulfillment of His purposes.” However, “Prayerlessness is our declaration of independence from God.” Daniel Henderson. Deuteronomy 32:17-18 NLT They offered sacrifices to demons, which are not God, to gods they had not known before, to new gods only recently arrived, to gods their … Continue reading The Problem of Prayerlessness
When Trouble Knocks!
There are some people who believe that those with an abundance of resources have no problems. They look at them and believe that just one speck of their resources would set them up for life, and all will be well. What we fail to understand is that trouble does not differentiate. Trouble visits everyone from … Continue reading When Trouble Knocks!