Do the next thing…
After I had dinner with my son a couple of weeks ago, I did something I was taught to do years ago….do the next thing.
Yes, that simple.
Do the next thing.
My son and I both had lamented to each other that we were in weird places with our faith. Just dry. Or something. Just off.
It was kind of refreshing that he understood exactly what I was feeling. We could almost finish each others sentences as we were expressing our thoughts.
Drunk on prayer…
Good morning, Rise and Shine friends!
Goodness, I love God’s WORD! Every time I open my Bible, I am fueled up!
As we focus on prayer this year, l just kept thinking about Hannah.
We have all been Hannah at times.
Desperate for an answer to prayer.
Maybe, just maybe, you are Hannah right this very second
Let her story encourage you to keep praying! Do not give up. Do not stop.
Fast forward…
As we begin this New Year focusing on prayer, I want to add another practice for us to focus on.
Fasting.
Jesus teaches us often about combining prayer and fasting. He uses stories and parables to show us the power of these things combined.
Praying and fasting should be our first line of defense and offense when faced with a prayer need.
Often, however, it is our last thought.
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Psalms
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Prayer
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Praises
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
— psalm 143:8