“The reality is, my prayers don’t change God. But, I am convinced prayer changes me. Praying boldly boots me out of that stale place of religious habit into authentic connection with God Himself.”
– Lysa TerKeurst
Tag: bible
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Pray and Live Peaceful
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
– I Timothy 2:1-4 -
Answered Prayer to Stop a Suicide
Here is my first testimony of answered prayer ❤️
When you’re at the point of death. Yes death. And someone comes along and saves you. All I’ve ever seen have been so appreciative.
That’s me. No one knew. I had shared it with not one human being, not a tree in the woods …I have a reason for saying that. It’s another testimony in itself that includes an Uncle from Salt Lake. Anyway …no one knew.
I had it all planned out. I was miserable, hurting and empty. I had two young children but was empty and so selfish only thinking of my pain. I was so empty I could not think of love just pain. I had suffered losing a Husband to suicide 😔 😭😭😭 and remarried to an abusive man. And I was hurting inside. I’d tried what I felt like was everything. None of it made this life worth living.
I had made up my mind , had the beer in the car and the strongest sleeping pills available. I knew that because the doctor who prescribed them told me so. Another crazy story. Anyway…I was ready , just hadn’t done it quite yet. But knew I was with absolutely no doubt.
Well someone unexpectedly knew my plans. I had no idea. But on November 22, 1981 on a Sunday morning at 10 am …I was in my living room (location of our home and additional details another story ) I tuned the TV on and stopped on a preacher. Who was he ? I have no idea. Because he was not my rescuer.
He was the one who introduced me to my rescuer , but he wasn’t the one. One day I hope to also meet him and say thank you for your obedience.
But that November morning, I met LIFE ! TRUE LIFE !!! HIS NAME IS JESUS !!! HE’S the one that knew my plans and sent this preacher to ask the very thing I had decided. The preacher asked if I , yes me because I was listening. My husband was in the room but not listening. So this man was talking to me. He asked have you tried everything this life has to offer and it’s not enough? You have in your heart that you do not want this life anymore ? And he kept saying just exactly what I needed to hear. He said life is truly only found in ONE…and HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST . He taught what JESUS had done for me so that I could have life. True life. Because the reason I was miserable was I had never really ever even had life. Not True life. That is found only in ONE…and HE IS LIFE ! I learned the TRUTH that morning and as they Bible says …THE TRUTH will set you free !!! And it did !!! Suddenly after accepting THE TRUTH of how much HE loved me and had paid for me !!! And was willing to take all of this nasty sin and heaviness off of me and HE’S The only one who could. Oh my Goodness!!! I became a thousand million pounds lighter. I accepted HIS Love , Forgiveness , Mercy !!!
And asked HIM to come live in my heart and be my LORD and Savior. And HE did !!! Yall I came Alive on the inside for the very first time ever ever ever !!! I was soooo happy and free!!!
I wanted to tell everyone and I did. And the preacher told me I needed to tell others. I was free !!!
Did I become perfect? No .. I’m still not. But as I’ve let HIM HE has and is still working on me. And the more I let HIM do that the Happier and Freer I become. It’s been going on what 35 years !!! I’ve messed up. But HE has never ever left me , even when other’s thought he had because of the trap the devil set for me that I freely fell into. But JESUS was with me through it all !!!
Some think HE can’t be with you when you sin..yet they sin and HE hasn’t left them.
I’ve sadly put it to the test and always been quick to repent. HE knows, they don’t.
So I have a Person who saved my life, or I would not be here today. I would not just have been dead… but in hell. The devil had me deceived into thinking if I end it all the pain would be gone. Well that was a lie for sure. The pain would have just begun and there would never have been an end. I almost fell into that trap. But JESUS RESCUED ME. And I’m forever rescued !!! HE is my life ♥️ ❤️ 💓 Now and all through eternity!!! I’ve since introduced HIM to others as they have let me.
I love to introduce you to HIM if you have not truly ever met HIM.
HE LOVES US ALL !!!
And because of HIS great love I love you too. ❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
– S. (From Virginia, USA)
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Be Thankful in Prayer, Devote Yourselves
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message.”
– Colossians 4:2-3 -
Prayer Can Change the Course of Events
“We can change the course of events if we go to our knees in believing prayer.”
– Billy Graham -
Renew My Strength for Tomorrow
“At the end of the day, I rest in the peace that comes from knowing You, Lord. Guide me as I sleep, and renew my strength for tomorrow.”
– Charles Spurgeon -
Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Hearts
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
– Colossians 3:15 -
Christians Can Experience a Cushion of Peace
I remember reading about what is called “the cushion of the sea.” The ocean surface is often greatly agitated, but as you descend, the water becomes increasingly calm. At its greatest depths the ocean is virtually still. Oceanographers dredging ocean bottoms have found animal and plant remains that appear to have been undisturbed for hundreds of years.
Similarly, Christians can experience a cushion of peace in their souls regardless of their troubled surroundings. That’s because they belong to God, who is the source of peace; serve Christ, who is the Prince of Peace; and are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, who is the agent of peace. Galatians 5:22 says, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, [and] peace.” When you become a Christian, God grants you the gift of peace.
– From John MacArthur’s daily devotional via a good friend and Brother in Christ -
There is Strength in Self Control
Choosing a Better Response
“Repay no one evil for evil” is a command that runs against our natural instincts. When we are wronged, misunderstood, or hurt, the impulse to respond in kind can feel justified. Yet the way of Christ calls us higher. It invites us to break the cycle rather than continue it.
Responding to evil with evil only multiplies pain and deepens division. But choosing restraint, grace, and integrity in the face of wrongdoing reflects a different spirit—the Spirit of Christ. This does not mean ignoring injustice or pretending harm doesn’t matter. It means refusing to let someone else’s actions dictate our character.
There is strength in self-control. There is power in choosing peace when conflict is easier. When we respond with compassion instead of retaliation, we demonstrate a transformed heart—one that has been shaped by mercy rather than ruled by anger.
In a world where retaliation is common, choosing righteousness stands out. It becomes a quiet but powerful testimony that God is at work within us, guiding our responses and shaping our lives. Each moment we choose good over evil, we reflect His nature and allow His light to shine through us.
Repay no one evil for evil. —Romans 12:17
– From Pastor Willis J. Ferrell , Danville, VA -
Praying for Complicated Relationships
Over the years we all have a few complicated relationships. Fault aside…it just happens. Sometimes these are in business or with family or friends. Many times we come to an impasse and cannot move forward with that person and it’s a difficult dilemma to be in.
Most of us want people to like us. Most of us do not want to burn bridges. Most of us want peace in relationships. Sometimes though it’s just not possible and we have to disconnect from that person or they do from us. Sometimes it’s the only way.
These hardships can hurt and cut deeply. If it’s not a break-up it can feel like a break-up. If we lose a customer it can sting. If someone isn’t healthy for us or is a bad influence and we know we have to move-on well it may be the right thing to do…but it’s tough and it’s painful.
I’ve found in business, friendships, and family that whenever there is an issue that we cannot work out, even through prayer, we still need to Pray … Pray for that person, Pray for the specific situation, Pray for ourselves and how to handle it all. When we find a compromise or agreement cannot be met and we have to agree to disagree well then we still should Pray for it all…Pray for each other.
Sometimes God see’s what we do not in a relationship and in His bigger picture He’s protecting us and them so we have to trust His process. If we’ve prayed and listened to God before, during and after the situation then we should trust to keep things peaceful and move on peacefully or stay near each other peacefully.
Personally I’ve found a peace in those painful circumstances when I continue to Pray for that person and myself. I Pray that everything goes according to God’s Will and we all are blessed, protected and safe.
Don’t stop Praying for relationships.
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