God’s Glory

The heavens declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1).

We can too. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all peoples (1 Chronicles 16:24).

How to Gain Relief From Grief

In deep anguish, crying bitterly, Hannah poured out her heart to the Lord.

After this time of prayer “She was no longer sad (1 Samuel 1:18).”

Next time you’re in anguish, try praying like Hannah did.

My Friend Jesus

Don’t face trouble or sorrow alone.

Take it to the Lord in prayer;
in his arms he’ll take and shield you,
you will find a solace there.*

Jesus has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Isaiah 53:4).
The Lord is my steadfast love . . . my shield (Psalm 144:2).

*adapted from What a Friend We Have in Jesus by Joseph Scriven.

Every Knee Shall Bow

“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God (Romans 14:11).”

Ponder that as you pray.

A Personal Note from a Persecuted Brother

We recently heard about Abdullah who was put in prison for his faith in Jesus. He lost his family, his home, and his job because he chose to believe, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).”

He sent us this message: “Tell the churches in America that I am praying for them.”

Thank you, dear brother. We are inspired by your story and encouraged by your prayers.

P.R.A.Y.

I took this picture in Israel. See the trees and flowers; houses and tombs. It’s not all that different, really, from where we live.

God is still writing stories through us. No matter where we are. P.R.A.Y.

Keep Watch and Pray!

It was night when Jesus and his disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. The disciples fell asleep.  Jesus asked them, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray (Matthew 36:40).”

It was a bright sunny day when we visited the Garden of Gethsemane. I imagined Jesus asking me, “Could you watch with me one hour? Keep watch and pray.” “Watch and pray . . . the spirit is willing, but the body is weak (Matthew 26:41).”