If I'm being honest, my prayer life is something I struggle with. We are clearly instructed to pray in the Bible. In Ephesians we are told to "pray at all times" (Ephesians 6: 18 CSB), and 1 Thessalonians we are told to "pray constantly" (1 Thessalonians 5:17 CSB). Jesus says in Matthew, "WHEN you pray" … Continue reading P-R-A-Y
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Joshua 4: Memorial Stones
Joshua 4:7, "you should tell them, 'the water of the Jordan was cut off in front of the ark of the Lord's covenant. When it crossed the Jordan, the Jordan's water was cut off.' Therefore these stones will always be a memorial for the Israelites' ". Yesterday we talked about how easy it was to … Continue reading Joshua 4: Memorial Stones
Returning to God
"While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling facedown before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Isrealite men, women, and children gathered around him. The people also weeped bitterly" (Ezra 10:1 CSB). This was the first verse I read during my quiet time today, and I was so struck by it. Ezra … Continue reading Returning to God
My Prayer Closet
"But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you". (Mathew 6:6 CSB) In my last post, Relationships are a Two-Way Street, I talked about how having a relationship with God requires action on … Continue reading My Prayer Closet
