Pray Humbly

God is able to give or do whatever you ask.

But what you’re asking might not be best.

As you pray, imitate Christ Jesus who humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross (from Philippians 2:5,8).

A Prayer for Help Brought Joy

It was the first day in her new job. She was somewhat apprehensive.

We prayed fervently for her success. At day’s end she texted, “My day was actually fun.”

“Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper (Psalm 146:5).”

What to pray for Ukraine – Wisdom

There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it. But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city (Ecclesiastes 9:14-15).

Wisdom is better than might.

The Importance of Short, Spoken Prayers

I was setting up for the sale and she decided to help. The task seemed overwhelming, so she prayed, “Jesus, help us!”

Jesus helped us.

And I learned that she is a person who prays.

Reasons to Praise – 5

Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer (Psalm 66:20).

We praise God because he pays attention to us!

Reasons to Praise – 4

Let the whole world bless our God and loudly sing his praises. Our lives are in his hands (Psalm 66:8-9 bold mine).

Reasons to Praise – 3

Praise the Lord; praise God our savior!
For each day he carries us in his arms (Psalms 68:19 bold mine).

Reasons to Praise – 2

I will praise God’s name with singing,
and I will honor him with thanksgiving.
For this will please the Lord (Psalm 69:30-31 bold mine).

Reasons to Praise – 1

God is worthy of our highest praise because of who He is.

He is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come (Revelation 4:8).

When you pray for others

May we so love those for whom we pray,
that we feel their needs as acutely as our own,
and intercede for them with sensitivity, understanding, and imagination.*

*adapted from John Calvin