When we think of idols, we think of religions that worship other gods. These are often gods which they have made with their own hands. We do not often think we can fall into that category, and it’s easy to dismiss it and say, “I’m not doing that” and pat ourselves on the back….
I thought it would be interesting to look at how Paul prayed. For what did he pray? He prayed a lot for his new believers. Faith and Growth He often thanked God for all the people in his ministry. He said that as often as he remembers them, he prayed for them. He thanked…
I have heard people speak about praying the scriptures and praying the psalms many times, but I have always had trouble understanding what that meant. I understand that prayer should come from the heart, and I thought letting our prayer be a repetition of God’s word, would not be from the heart. But recently,…
The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6;18). I recently heard a pastor say that one of the most difficult things to do is maintain a proper and consistent prayer life. Hearing this, I thought, wow this is so true. I have always struggled with praying and praying consistently. It…
Deuteronomy :4-8 “Do not say in your heart, after the Lord your God has thrust them out before you, ‘It is because of my righteousness that the Lord has brought me in to possess this land,’ whereas it is because of the wickedness of these nations that the Lord is driving them out before you.Not because of your righteousness or the…
The Bible urges us to prayer and to bring our concerns to God (Philippians 4:6). It says that we should give thanks. It says to praise Him for He is great and worthy (Psalm 100:4-5). It says that we are to rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 4:4). He told us to forgive just as…
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:2) KJV. So, what does it mean to prove the good, acceptable and perfect will of God? The English Standard Version…
It is you Lord not me I cannot without you. It is you Lord who wakes me up It is you Lord who protects me in the night It is you Lord who gives me the ability to move It is you Lord who provides my meals It is you Lord who gives me…
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour – 1 Peter 5:8 What if we are supposed to see the wrongs in this world as spiritual forces of evil beings? What if we are supposed to see the wicked spirit behind people and not…
Prayer is foundational to our relationship with the Father. If we do not spend time talking and living life with our family and friends, we cannot build relationships with them. So, it is the same with the most important relationship we will ever have. We need to spend time with God, talking with Him,…