One time, the disciples ask Jesus, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples’ (Luke 11:1). If not for His missions, Jesus would always be up the mountain or in a solitary place to pray. While the disciples almost always fell asleep during prayer, Jesus would pray for hours on end. This … Continue reading The Nature of Prayer

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I feel so small, pondering thingsbeyond our understanding.The night in me had grown so dark,and yet we’re still here standing. The power of prayer makes us whole,even while pain’s still blazing.Through laughter, weeping, death, rebirth,our God’s love is amazing! LeonThe power of prayer

I’ve decided to share a nightly prayer that we do in my House. I hate only posting aggravating material. it’s not good for the soul. I try to balance each and every polluted thing about which I feel the need to write (like my previous post), with something spiritually nourishing. While it’s good to be … Continue reading Prayer To Be Said Before Bed

This past summer we’ve been taking care of a pet rabbit for a family (that we don’t at all know) as they’ve been out of state. In early June my oldest daughter, Paige, received a call from a lady asking if she’d watch this rabbit of theirs and Paige accepted…for what she thought was just … Continue reading Learning Patience in Prayer Over a Rabbit…(what a weird title)

Faithful Friday-a prayer to take Covid-19 away! – is a kid praying hard for God to take Covid-19 away!Faithful Friday-a prayer to take Covid-19 away!

Photo by Michelle Leman on Pexels.com A woman’s prayerGod grant me,The serenity to accept the clothes I can not change.The courageto give to the charity shopthose I do not need,and the wisdomto know the difference.A woman’s prayer

I promise not to lift up and look under any rocks today! The Background To This Saying The great Western Australian conservationist and environmentalist Harry Butler was well known for looking under rocks and finding all sorts of surprises. Harry had an awesome show on TV a long time ago – In The Wild, which … Continue reading The Leader’s Prayer

Prayers Prayer is love sent by way of heaven Encouraging those we love in their time of need “Thoughts and prayers” is not just a cliché It is a way of showing God’s love… sending virtual hugs Hopefully bringing comfort and support Letting them know they are truly loved Photos: Dwight L. RothPrayers

Miracle of prayers .. despite our manic restlessness for prompt replies to our supplicationsMiracle of Prayers

Father God, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we intercede to you for the Afghan people.  Behold the Afghan Christians who need your comfort.  Breath on them with love and peace.  Bring rest to them.  Bring boldness to them.  Relieve anxiety and fear.  Give them safety.  Let them have visions of your host … Continue reading PRAYER FOR AFGHANISTAN

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” – Meister Eckhart Heed me, need me, call me please me, oh holy. The call to prayer is my writing. A story not based in my pride. A part of me of which I am revealing, for … Continue reading The Call to Prayer

My Featured Blogger this Week is Alan Searle of Alan Searle’s Pleasant Lines. Alan is an award-winning journalist and political essayist, but “at my core,” he says, “I am still a Minnesota farm boy with mud on his boots, happiest when out-of-doors.” Alan is currently “detoxing from writing memoirs in favor of something more benign, … Continue reading A Prayer Life vs. A Life of Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer