18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Eph. 6:18) Continue reading “The matter of prayer”
Category: Prayer
Anchors for Living
All I need is mine… because I am HIS.
3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. (2 Peter 1:3-4, NIV)
The most secure truth I can live in is the hardest for me to absorb: In Christ, all in mine.
Prayer for the day
Lord, in this time may I tire of worthless pursuits. May my vision be filled with your majesty. May I throw off all distractions to follow the holy passion of your great name.
6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols;
as for me, I trust in the Lord. (Ps. 31:6, NIV)
My hardest struggle
Over the years I have watched the Lord lead me to so many victories. I have been amazed at the process. This is truly a “long obedience in the same direction,” as Eugene Peterson would put it. Yet, I keep struggling with one basic thing. Continue reading “My hardest struggle”
The need of the hour
The need of the hour is not in our own ingenuity. We need to be smart, to be sure, but it is not necessarily “being smarter” that is the need of the hour.
The need of the hour is not more labor. Hard work is necessary, but hard labor only gets us so far.
The need of the hour is prayer. Bold, audacious prayer. Prayer that won’t give up. Prayer that won’t stop even if it gets to the point of embarrassing. This is the need of the hour. God, save me from my own laziness.
I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need. (Luke 11:8, NIV)
When we tire of prayer
“You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” (Luke 9:41, NIV) Continue reading “When we tire of prayer”
The attention needed in prayer
St. Simeon the New Theologian gave some insights into prayer. There is a “holy vigilance” that needs to take place. We don’t just walk into prayer, so to speak. We are to give attention to the life of prayer. Continue reading “The attention needed in prayer”
