Hosea 12:3-6 – In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his maturity he contended with God. Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor. He found Him at Bethel and there He spoke with us, even the Lord, the God of hosts, the Lord …
Tag: Prayer
Prayer And Potatoes
My mom passed along this little poem from many years ago. The author is unknown, but it has a great message. Prayer is vital to the life of a follower of Jesus, and there’s nothing more powerful. But as we pray, we can’t overlook the practical things that God wants to bring to our attention. …
Wisdom For An Election Year
Proverbs 28 is an appropriate chapter considering we are in an election year. Verse two immediately draws my thoughts to read the rest of the chapter as instructions to those who are in positions of leadership. By the transgression of a land many are its princes, but by a man of understanding and knowledge, so …
Praying For Healing
James 5:13-20 – Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord …
How To Annoy God {In A Good Way}
Is God interested in our thoughts and desires? Does He welcome our prayers, or consider us a bother? In Luke 11, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Luke records part of what we know as “The Lord’s Prayer,” but perhaps it should be known as “The Disciple’s Prayer!” After giving a pretty …
The Way Of The Word 