Archive for the ‘Prayer’ Category

Praying through the financial crisis

At lunch today my grandfather prayed that the current financial situation would lead people to Christ; that as they face uncertainty God would turn their hearts to himself and that we would see revival in this country. What a great prayer!
As I look back over the past year I have seen much uncertainty myself, not [...]

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What do I pray?

Prayer is a pretty big thing. To think that we can talk openly to the Master of the universe with confidence that he hears us, is both humbling and a great reason for rejoicing. Because of Christ’s death, we can “boldly approach the throne of grace”, knowing that the Spirit inspires and directs the groaning of our hearts. As the popular phrase puts it, we can pray “to the Father, through the Son, by the Holy Spirit”.

I wonder then, with such a great gift through the gospel, why we don’t pray more.

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