When you whisper “yes” to follow Jesus, are you doing so reluctantly or are you running after him WITH JOY? Going where Jesus leads isn’t easy. It’s messy, inconvenient, challenging, even stormy. Yes, where he leads is where we become who we’re meant to be. So, instead of mere obedience, grumbling and reluctant, let’s say […]
God invites us into conversation and relationship through prayer. We’re not born knowing how to pray – it takes practice and training to truly learn to pray and hear God’s response to those prayers. Whether you’re just getting started learning how to pray, or are a seasoned prayer warrior, I pray you’ll find resources here […]
“Mommy, I let Jesus into my heart.” What blessed, wonderful words to hear as I hugged my daughter after a week at camp. Yet, as happy as I was to hear these words and know the light of Jesus had been lit in her heart, I felt a twinge of disappointment and guilt. Why hadn’t I been able […]
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So often we think prayer is about words, about telling God our needs, asking Him for help, reviewing a list of prayer requests. Yet, prayer is also about silence. Today, let’s talk about two specific types of silent prayer and why these are so important to include in our prayer time. Sometimes the words just won’t […]
A daily prayer for repentance. Pray to turn from your sins and walk instead in God’s way. Pray for repentance and salvation. Heavenly and Almighty God, I come before you humbled and sorrowful, aware of my sin, and ready to repent. Lord, forgive me for I have sinned before you. Wash away my sin, purify […]
Not all changes are bad. Sometimes they end up being quite good. Yet all change can feel scary and uncertain, even when we know God’s in the details. Sometimes, God is even driving the change. Those can often be the most frightening, but I think they’re also the most exciting to see what God can work […]
“Why do you think God gave you this specific timeline? Why 2 years?” The question made me pause as we talked about the work God is doing in my life. I took another sip of my coffee, then picked at the half-eaten bagel in front of me, stalling while I considered the question. Why this […]
A daily prayer for government leaders. Pray for your leaders to lead through humility and wisdom, following God’s guidance, leading the nation to peace and unity. O God, the Father of Nations, the Ruler of Heaven and Earth, I pray today for the government leaders. I pray for the leaders of the nation to know […]
I received an email this week from a woman I’d prayed for many months ago. Her story and prayer request had pierced my heart. She was at her lowest point, living a life devoid of hope, in the darkest place she thought she could be. The challenges ahead were immense. Yet, she wanted me to […]
Do you journal your prayers? Write your prayers down as letters to God? Prayer journaling – writing letters to God – is a powerful way to pray and keep a record of your prayers so you can see where God has been at work in your life. If you’re not sure how to get started […]
God invites us into conversation and relationship through prayer. We’re not born knowing how to pray – it takes practice and training to truly learn to pray and hear God’s response to those prayers. Whether you’re just getting started learning how to pray, or are a seasoned prayer warrior, I pray you’ll find resources here […]
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Why Are We So Afraid of Praying in Public? – Prayer & Possibilities
Why are we so afraid of praying in public? Why the uncomfortable moment when you decide whether to pray before a meal in public or whether or not to open your meeting with a prayer? When a group leader asks for a volunteer to lead the prayer, why does everyone instinctually look down at their […]