May Reuben live, and not die out,even though his numbers are few. And this he said of Judah:O LORD, give heed to Judah,and bring him to his people;strengthen his hands for him,and be a help against his adversaries. And of Levi he said:Give to Levi your Thummim,and your Urim to your loyal one,whom you tested… Continue reading How to Pray Four Kinds of Blessings (Deut 33.6-29) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Month: August 2023
A Prayer for First Fruits (Deut 26.13-15) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
(Photo: Unsplash) “I have removed the sacred portion from the house, and I have given it to the Levites, the resident aliens, the orphans, and the widows, in accordance with your entire commandment that you commanded me; I have neither transgressed nor forgotten any of your commandments: I have not eaten of it while in mourning;… Continue reading A Prayer for First Fruits (Deut 26.13-15) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
How to Pray an Extreme Prayer
I prayed to the LORD and said, “Lord GOD, do not destroy the people who are your very own possession, whom you redeemed in your greatness, whom you brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand. Remember your servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; pay no attention to the stubbornness of this people, their wickedness, and… Continue reading How to Pray an Extreme Prayer
The Importance of Remembering What We Already Know (Deut 8.10) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
You shall eat your fill and bless the LORD your God for the good land that he has given you. Deuteronomy 8.10 Background This call to prayer occurs in the midst of a passage that addresses the problem of forgetting the blessings we have. Just before this prayer, the writer repeats the Ten Commandments (Deut 5.1–33),… Continue reading The Importance of Remembering What We Already Know (Deut 8.10) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Do You Pray for Wisdom? – Growing Through God’s Word
Do You Pray for Wisdom? by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted in part – with permission) TODAY’S SPECIAL: James 1:1-27 TO CHEW ON: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 If you’re like me you know this verse, have it memorized, and… Continue reading Do You Pray for Wisdom? – Growing Through God’s Word
5 ways to pray when you feel STUCK in your life
After attending a wonderful event with some friends from our church, we walked to the parking lot to head back home. To our surprise, our car was hemmed in by hundreds of other cars. Our meeting had taken place at a campground in the area, and we’d been asked to park behind a group of… Continue reading 5 ways to pray when you feel STUCK in your life
Increasing Awareness of God’s Presence Through Prayer – Serenity in Suffering
We are all familiar with the truth of God’s Presence with us through the Holy Spirit. But how many of us truly experience His Presence throughout our days? Personally, I enjoy a robust quiet time early in the morning, which then continues during my drive to work. During this time I sense the Lord’s Presence… Continue reading Increasing Awareness of God’s Presence Through Prayer – Serenity in Suffering
What’s the use of praying
Ever found yourself in a place where you feel angry, annoyed, frustrated, downhearted, and feel a little bitter towards God? Well I have, and I’m sure that several other Christians have also felt this way too. It’s not abnormal to express emotions of annoyance over why God let a specific circumstance, pan out the way… Continue reading What’s the use of praying
Construction Work
Dark gray skies hung over the skyline. Persistent rain fell across the entire city as we headed for home. Traffic snarled and crept along, making the drive even more miserable. Signs appeared along the edge of the freeway announcing a construction zone ahead. Deep sighs escaped our lips as we prepared for more delays. I… Continue reading Construction Work
Redwoods and Faith
(Photo: Unsplash) For my husband’s birthday, we checked off an item on our bucket list instead of presents. He wanted to visit the Redwood Forest of Northern California. so, we traveled to Humboldt County to drive along the Avenue of the Giants. This famed road through the redwoods is one of the finest forest drives in… Continue reading Redwoods and Faith