“I know that the experiences of our lives, when we let God use them, become the mysterious and perfect preparation for the work He will give us to do.” Linnea Tideman writes about these words of Corrie ten Boom. Haga clic abajo para leer en Español
What might lead us to prayerlessness?
Call on the Name of Jesus
Jesus. Just five letters, two syllables. His name is so simple yet so powerful. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were unable to put words to a prayer, but in your pain could simply whisper the name “Jesus”? Take a moment to reflect on these Jesus prayer moments. Here are a few of mine …
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A Prayer for Those Feeling Far from God
Lament: How We Can Process War
Begin with Prayer
In the musical Les Miserables a prayer is sung by the main character Jean Valjean who prays for the life of young Marius. The song is “Bring Him Home,” and it begins with the words, “God on high, hear my prayer, in my need, You have always been there.” The words capture perfectly the position we are all in when we come to God in prayer. It is a place of need.
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The Big Prayer
Hope. Wait. Pray. Repeat.
I have been fortunate enough to witness and experience various formats of prayer, each unique and beautiful in their own right. All entered into for the same purpose, communication with God, and to achieve a personal relationship with Jesus. When we understand this foundation, prayer becomes a powerful and sacred gift.
