The book of I kings tells us that Jezebel, the evil wife of King Ahab decided that she was going to kill the prophet Elijah. “So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life…

Does it ever feel like praying for a particular need is too big? Praying for some concerns may seem like they don’t count for anything, like our prayers are a pebble in the huge ocean of life. This can be true when praying for concerns like the persecuted church or praying for an end to…

Our world is being plagued with negative reports. You need only to turn on the TV to be emotionally brought down with the dismal news of our times. It seems most directions we turn to have dire warnings, updates and forecasts. Many are struggling with concerns about their future as well as the future of…

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 Nothing you face today, or any day, is ever beyond the mercy and grace available to you at the throne of God. There is never a time or circumstance…

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”   Phil. 4:6-7 Can you imagine not being anxious about anything? Wouldn’t that be a blessing? I know very few…

I woke up this morning with a picture on my mind.  It was of a small piece of wood separated from a fire. The thought came to me to pray that believers in the body of Christ would not grow cold. As I spent time before the Lord in prayer I became deeply burdened about…

“Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’ Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” (Genesis 18:13-14) In the book of Genesis, the Lord once again promised Abraham and…

Recently, I was a bit discouraged. It was nothing major but I was feeling depressed. It was probably similar to what many have been struggling with. This went on for a few days and even affected my sleep. As I woke up one morning and came before God in prayer, I “googled” the words Bible…

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”  Philippians 4:6 What does it mean to be devoted to prayer? Being devoted means to be loyal or committed. Are you committed to pray? Can you be depended on for prayer? When others ask you for prayer do they know you will carry through and actually pray for…