Between Facebook, texts, emails and cards we have received countless encouraging words since my mother entered the presence of the Lord. Encouragement from those with whom I grew up in Guatemala. Encouragement from those from different churches and institutions we have been connected to. Encouragement from those whom my mother prayed for on multiple continents. …
Category: Prayer
Proper Motivation in Prayer
How do you know if you are praying with the right motivation? I was recently asked the following question… We are hung up on praying that God allow us to save money for a bigger house in the future. We are afraid, “Is that selfishly motivated?” We’re both confused as to what we’re allowed to …
iPray: core elements of prayer
F–A–C–T–S of Prayer Fellowship (Communion) (Exodus 33:11; 1 John 1:3-7) Encounter: Meeting with God, seeing who He is, and what He does for you. It is thankfulness focused on the source. Adoration (Worship, Celebration) (Hebrews 13:15; Revelation 4:11) Expression: Celebrating what God has done, who God is, based on your encounter with Him. Confession …
iPray
I’m currently teaching a short series on prayer. The first week we looked at conditions and commands for prayer, you can listen and see the summary notes. This week we are looking at the pattern or structure of prayer. Asking the question, should our prayer have a specific pattern or core elements? What do you think? …
From Fear to Faith
video – From Fear to Faith | vzaar.com, posted with vodpod
Prayer: Paul’s Impossible Prayer
Paul normally includes an extensive prayers at the beginning of his letters. These prayers normally include some combination of the concepts: love, faith and hope along with some form of a challenge to growth resulting in effectiveness. As you read through the Pauline epistles you quickly see that these prayers (they often accompanying thanksgiving sections) …
Prayer: God delights in our Asking
This is a continuation in an occasional series seeking to learn from the prayers of others. Prayer is work. God wants to be bothered by our asking!