Prayer that storms the gates of Heaven doesn’t have to be fancy or long or filled with Bible verses. In fact, I almost wonder if it needs words at all. It really is a heart’s cry, isn’t it? And one wrapped in complete humility. Recently, I spoke at a Christian gathering that was multigenerational, multiracial,…
Be Faithful in Prayer
I am able to do far beyond all that you ask or imagine. Come to Me with positive expectations, knowing that there is no limit to what I can accomplish. Ask My Spirit to control your mind so that you can think great thoughts of Me. Do not be discouraged by the fact that many…
Ask for Prayer and Pray for Others
Don’t Forget Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me. — Romans 15:30 The apostle Paul was traveling from Corinth to Jerusalem with money for the Jerusalem church. Knowing the Jews in Jerusalem would…
Obedience: Love Will Set You Free
Tempted I felt powerless. I tried to do right, but then I failed. I tried again. Then I failed again, and again, and again. You can handle this on your own, I thought to myself. But my sin kept taunting me, teasing me, testing me, until I finally said, “Why bother fighting it?” Then, like a…
Do You Really Know John 3:16?
Bible Study of the Week Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to him belong, They are weak but he is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. What a great song. You have probably sung this song all of your life. Your affection for…