With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people. (Ephesians 6:18 AMP) I have been sensing a call to pray more intently for our nation and world. As you know,Continue Reading
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV) Dear Mountain Moving Friends, After I completed this morning’s blog post, I found anContinue Reading
I invite you to pray Psalm 91 over yourself today: I dwell in the shelter of the Most High. I rest in the shadow of the Almighty.God is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. He will save me from the fowler’s snare and theContinue Reading
(adapted from a GiveHim15 post from August 16, 2022) “Have you considered ‘prayer walking’ through your neighborhood? “For years my friend Mary took to heart Jesus’ command to ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ (see Mark 12:31) by continually praying over her neighborhood when she walked. In fact, she did thisContinue Reading
Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises to our [gracious and majestic] God;Praise is becoming and appropriate.He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].He counts the number of the stars;He calls them all by their names.Great is our [majestic and mighty] Lord and abundantContinue Reading
[I remember President Reagan as an honorable man and a good president. He was in office as I was coming of age, watching the Iranian hostages being released, the Berlin Wall coming down, the Eastern and Western parts of Europe being reunited, and great economic growth. This post by DutchContinue Reading
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, whoContinue Reading
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5 NIV) God, our nation is a mess right now. So much disorder and chaos; so much unrighteousness. And so many good and godly people, my Child. Remember that when the darkness seems most prevalent, your LightContinue Reading
“Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34 AMP) (a part of the preface to a book I am writing:) I’ve never considered myself an exceptionally patriotic person. I was glad to be born in the United StatesContinue Reading
God, could this be the day? Could this be the day my uncle and cousin come back to faith in Jesus Christ?Could this be the day my friends who are living with great pain are freed from that pain?Could this be the day my friend’s wife’s autoimmune conditions are healedContinue Reading