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Tag: Humble

  • Rejoice in the Lord Always!

    Philippians 4:4-7

    Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.

  • God has shown HIMself again!

    God has shown himself in our lives multiple times these past few weeks. Dealing with some legal issues for a family member and we really prayed the right people would step-up to law enforcement and not just speak to us off the record…then they didn’t…so we felt sad but never worried because we prayed God would direct everything according to HIS will.

    Right before the day in court we didn’t need those people to come forward anyway because the person admitted their own guilt prior to court and that was the most powerful admission we could get.

    Praise God because God is Good and HE showed up and everything went according to HIS will not ours. It all turned out better than we could have expected.

  • I Want A Good Life!

    Like all people, I want a good life—loving relationships, rewarding work, and abiding peace. Yet these blessings may elude me until I awaken to my inherent worth.

    I am created in the image and likeness of God. My worth does not depend on my behaviors. I am intrinsically worthy because I am a living, loving, divine creation.

    When doubts arise, I remember the truth of my being. The good I seek is right where I am. The love I desire is the love of God already present. The work I long to do is Spirit’s calling within me. As I stand in my own sacred worth, I feel the blessings of God infill me. I am worthy of my good. I expect the best, and I am ready to receive!

    Now, my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a worthy woman.—Ruth 3:11

    – From Pastor Willis J. Ferrell , Danville VA

  • A Short Prayer for Strength

    A Short Prayer for Strength:

    Father, I feel weak today. Please give me the power to keep going. Help me to feel your strong presence near me.

    Amen

    (Online from Xavier U.)

  • A Prayer for Inner Peace

    Prayer for Inner Peace:

    Lord, my mind feels full of worry. Please calm my racing thoughts. Fill my heart with your deep peace.I trust you to help me through this day.

    Amen

    (From online at Xavier U.)

  • On The Power of Prayer:

    “Prayer moves the arm that moves the world.”

    — Charles Spurgeon

  • On Intimacy & Struggle:

    “Prayer is awe, intimacy, struggle—yet the way to reality.”

    — Timothy Keller

  • On the Core of Relationship:

    “Prayer as a relationship is probably your best indicator about the health of your love relationship with God.”

    — John Piper

  • I asked AI “What Does The Bible Say About Prayer?”

    The Bible describes prayer as a vital, two-way conversation with God used to express worship, gratitude, and requests.

    It emphasizes praying with humility and sincerity rather than for public recognition, approaching God with faith, and persistently communicating your needs while aligning with His will.

    Core Biblical Teachings on Prayer


    How to Pray: In the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), Jesus provides a model that begins by praising God, praying for His will, asking for daily needs, and seeking forgiveness.

    Attitude and Sincerity: Matthew 6:5-6 teaches believers to pray privately and authentically rather than using “empty phrases” to be seen by others.

    Anxiety and Thanksgiving: Philippians 4:6 advises turning to prayer and petition with thanksgiving instead of anxiety.

    Persistence: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 encourages believers to “pray continually” and give thanks in all circumstances.

    Confidence: Mark 11:24 highlights the importance of faith, encouraging believers to believe they will receive what they ask for in prayer.

  • Part 5 AI Christian Prayer Perspectives:

    5. Spiritual Warfare & Declarative Prayer
    Many Pentecostal and Charismatic groups view prayer as an active engagement in spiritual warfare. This perspective leans on scriptural metaphors of the “armor of God” and involves binding negative forces and declaring God’s promises (often referred to as “claiming” scripture). The goal is to bring the realities of God’s heavenly kingdom down to earth.