Category: Prayer
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Psalm 46 is a prayer of trust in a God who overcomes. It was likely written at a time of adversity for God’s people. It is a reminder that we can trust God as our refuge and strength. No matter what we face, we can rest assured that God’s sovereignty and presence is our source…
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As we approach 2024, we can experience relief from anxiety through prayer with three key elements: worship, petition, and gratitude. Knowing God personally, asking with a reverent heart, and expressing gratitude for all He provides. The message offers a reflective approach to prayer for the upcoming year.
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When you admire someone and believe that the way that they live is the way you would like to live, you begin to shape your behaviour according to how you think they might behave. For example, the person you admire wakes up early and goes for a run. You try to do the same (if…
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There are moments when I can so clearly sense the prompting of God to pray more deeply, longingly; to be desperate in his presence. This is the phrase I used recently with a colleague when he asked how my prayer life was going. I told him that I pray and read scripture daily without fail.…
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God has my attention in way lately that I’ve not ever experienced before. I’m not very old, but I’m approaching 40 which involves a new level of reflection that comes with knowing that if I’m going to do anything important, I better get on with it. So I ask, what can I do that could…
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The Lord bless youand keep you,make His face shine upon youand be gracious to you.The Lord turn His face toward youand give you peace Amen. This blessing is recorded in Numbers 6:24-26. It was first spoken by Moses as a blessing on Aaron and his sons, who were first in the Nazarite priestly order established…
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Sober Joy. I like the steadiness that the term portrays. Someone who is described as having sober joy seems to be the type of person who is not phased by the shifting waters or the changing weather. A man who is described this way is a man I respect. Sober joy requires a firm and…
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In 1 Kings 18, there is a recorded an event in which the power of God is put on display through fire consuming a sacrifice. Following this display of power, many people believed that the Lord is God. When we share our faith in Jesus, the only way other people will be convinced to believe…
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Each day I try to read five Psalms. I start with the day of the month. Today is the 17th, so I read the 17th Psalm. Then I skip thirty, and read the 47th Psalm, then another thirty, 77th, another thirty, 107, and one more time, 137. If I do this each day, I will…
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