Apprentice 2 Jesus

Prayer

  • Prayer for the Day on the National Day of Prayer

    O God, the King eternal, who divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day,… Read more

  • The call of prayer is to listen

    Nonetheless, it is possible that, even in prayer itself, we could refuse to let ourselves be confronted by the freedom of the Spirit, who acts as he wills. We must remember that prayerful discernment must be born of a readiness to listen: to the Lord and to others, and to reality itself, which always challenges… Read more

  • Prayer declaration

    You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, this person does not belong to him. (Rom. 8:9, NET Bible) Read more

  • Prevailing prayer

    18 Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) Read more

  • Misreading Psalm 23

    “Translation is always commentary.” — Kenneth Bailey Read more

  • The dangerous prayer

    The prayer of forgiveness is the dangerous prayer. It is the most shocking action taken by God. Instead of forgiveness, our generation has been taught the vague notion of tolerance. The is, at best, a low-grade parody of forgiveness. At worst, it’s a way of sweeping the real issues in human life under the carpet.… Read more

  • The ending of one journey

    Let’s get some pet peeves of mine out of the way first. When I see someone write, or hear them say, “Many have been asking…” I automatically think, “No one has been asking…” That’s just my thing. Read more

  • Praying dangerous prayers

    Have you ever really thought about what you are praying when you pray the prayer Jesus taught his disciples? Read more

  • Advent Reading — The Open Door He Sets Before Us

    See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. — Rev. 3:8, NIV Read more

  • Thanksgiving prayers

    Thank you, Father, for having created us and given us to each other in the human family. Read more