Paul wrote most of the New Testament. He traveled extensively and established a number of churches on his missionary journeys. The church in Philippi was one of those churches. The letter to the Philippians was one of joy. Yet in the midst of this joyous letter we find, “Don’t be pulled in different directions or … Continue reading Saturated in Prayer
Category: prayer
God Can
“Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” Psalm 4:1 NLT David was a man with a lot of trouble. When you read the book of Psalms, you will also notice that David spent a lot of … Continue reading God Can
Not Until You Ask!
May you hear the humble and earnest requests from me and your people Israel when we pray toward this place. Yes, hear us from heaven where you live, and when you hear, forgive. 2 Chronicles 6:21 NLT This was part of Solomon's prayer when they were dedicating the temple. Solomon recognized that the temple … Continue reading Not Until You Ask!
Give It To Me
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and … Continue reading Give It To Me
God in the Crisis
In every life there are guidelines to follow. This principle is true from the palace to the homeless shelter. If you want to get a driver’s license, the first step is to get the study guide. The guide tells you the rules so that you can be safe on the road. It tells you what … Continue reading God in the Crisis
Unstoppable
My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.” Daniel 6:22 NLT The life of an exile must be tough. You are away from your home and family and all that … Continue reading Unstoppable
He Prayed! God Moved!
Then Asa cried out to the Lord his God, “O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone. It is in your name that we have come against this vast horde. O Lord, you are our God; do not let mere men prevail against you!” … Continue reading He Prayed! God Moved!
Then. . .
Many times in conversation, you encounter the word then. It makes you stop because you have to know what came before to fully understand the "then". If you just continue on, you will be lacking in understanding. The Apostle Paul began Philippians 4:7 with then. It says, “then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will make … Continue reading Then. . .