April 14: “One Necessary Ingredient of Decision-Making”
Every day, we are bombarded with decisions. There is no way we can consistently make wise choices. So, along with other decision-making principles, we must commit to prayer.
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April 12: “Whose Side Are You On?”
Sometimes, we wonder if the Lord is on our side. But, the true question is are we on the Lord’s side.
Read MoreMarch 23: “One Reason Why Repentance Is So Important”
Repentance will stop up God’s ears so that He cannot and will not listen to our prayers. That’s why we need to be sure to repent quickly and thoroughly when we sin.
Read MoreMarch 22: “God is Listening. Are You Praying?”
God is ready and willing to listen to us when we pray. However, far too many Christians pray far too little. We must realize how much He values our prayers so that we are motivated to spend much time with Him on our knees.
Read MoreMarch 19: “Fully Known and Completely Loved By Our God”
Some Jesus-followers have made prayer into an unfulfilling activity that exposes our hurting hearts and provides no remedy. Instead, the Bible reveals that prayer is the heart’s cry of a Jesus-follower who encounters his/her God in a satisfying way.
Read MoreMarch 9: “Overcoming Temptation With Prayer”
Oftentimes, to overcome temptation, we shouldn’t focus on our willpower. We should prayerfully seek the Lord’s power as we simply strive for obedience to Him.
Read MoreFebruary 18: “How to Make Wise Decisions”
Some decisions in life are so important that we dare not get them wrong. As we look to Jesus, we see very helpful principles we can appropriate as we seek to make wise decisions.
Read MoreFebruary 9: “Defeating Temptation with Prayer”
In some way, the activity of prayer is the one thing we can and must do if we are to overcome the temptations in our life. So, we need to follow Jesus’ instruction and pray.
Read MoreJanuary 31: “Enjoy Praying, Because You Are God’s Temple”
Sometimes, prayer seems to be the Christian discipline that we engage in the least. Yet, Jesus makes it clear that it is one of the most important.
Read MoreDecember 28: “Find a Place Where You Enjoy Praying … and Then Pray…”
While Christians should cultivate a prayer habit that continues all day long, we should consider claiming a time and location to get alone with our Heavenly Father.
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