What if we cried out to God?
When was the last time you cried out to the Lord? Have you ever done this? There’s something powerful about lifting your voice in desperation to the only one who can meet your every need. In psalm 88:9 David wrote, “I call to you every day. I spread out my hands to you.” Can you…
What if we prayed with passion?
Have you lost your passion for prayer? Is passion a word that comes to mind when you think of prayer, or has prayer become something you do because you know you should? Do you look forward to praying? God works through our prayers to make a difference. He works to bring healing, mend marriages and…
Prayer Changes Our Perspective
“If I can,” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Mark 9:23 Not only do our circumstances change when we pray, but our perspectives do as well. How we see whatever it is we’re experiencing greatly affects our thoughts, our emotions, and often the actions we choose to take. Our view and perspective…
Silent Sufferers
In a popular song, “People Need the Lord,” author Steve Green wrote: “On they go through silent pain living fear to fear. Laughter hides their silent cries, only Jesus hears.” We live in a world where people are crying out for love. They long for a touch from someone who actually cares. Although people are…
God’s Faithfulness Through the Storm…
A Testimony of God Answering Prayer… Our house got flooded during Harvey and we waded through waist-deep flood water with our then 2-year-old and 5-month-old daughters. God has answered so many prayers to get our family through this trial. After months of delay due to paperwork with various agencies, we were ready to repair our…
Can I get a witness?
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” I Peter 3:15 When was the last time you’ve heard someone give a testimony? It seems testimonies are a…
Make a difference
Each of us has a story. Yours is different than mine but it’s just as impacting. Most of us have had difficulties along the way. I know I have. We’ve suffered, maybe not as much as others have, but these difficult times have left scars and hurt, some deeper than others. How have you suffered?…
Pray for those suffering
What if we prayed for those suffering? Praying for those suffering can sometimes feel like a pebble in the ocean. There are countless children being abused, starved and unloved. Young girls and boys are being sex trafficked in unimaginable situations. There are people living homeless lives. And on top of these are those who are…
Choosing the Right Path
Have you ever thought about how many decisions you make on a daily basis? We decide on things as small as what to eat and as big as whom to marry. We make decisions about what to do, when to do things and how to do them. Life pulls us in so many different directions…
Why don’t we pray first?
Why do we wait before we reach out to the Lord for help? What are we even waiting for? Why don’t we pray first? Maybe we don’t think we need to. We’re self-sufficient. Our thoughts toward God are “I’ll do what I can and when I come to a time when I can’t I’ll let…
Don’t Be Anxious
What if we prayed first? How many struggles could be avoided if we would first turn to God in prayer? Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and…
What if we prayed FIRST?
What if we prayed first? What if our initial response to any and every situation was to turn to God? How would prayer change the problems we face? How would it change us? Might it bring peace to an otherwise stressful time? Would it bring needed direction: Maybe preventing rash and hasty decisions made in the…