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Answered Prayers: One Year Later
“But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.” Psalm 69:13 ESV One year ago I prayed for two big changes in my life: a new job and a new home. Prayer #1: A…
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Are You Ready?
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 ESV April showers bring May flowers. Wrong. April showers bring allergies and congestion. I do my best to prepare for the beautiful, hopeful, pollen-induced season that greets us each April. I start my allergy medicine early so it’ll be in my system…
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Change of Prayer: Who God Is
“But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer.” Psalm 66:19 ESV I’m really good at committing to things and then wanting nothing more than to stay home on the day of the event. But I go. . . because I’m trying to be a good person. Case in point:…
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Don’t Be Anxious
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, withthanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 ESV This was the Bible Gateway Verse of the Day last week.…
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A Posture of Prayer
“Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name.’” Matthew 6:9 ESV When my alarm goes off at 3:45 AM, my mind starts racing. Usually I can calm my mind down by talking to God a bit while still lying in the dark, but last week my first thought of the day…