7. A prayer for courage Slide 3 of 3 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never forsake you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31: 6 Heavenly Father, help us remember that we need not be afraid because you are going before us. … Read more
Are you new to prayer Prayer – communicating with God – is an important and powerful way to grow spiritually. If you haven’t prayed much, starting a prayer habit may seem intimidating, but it should be a pleasant process. God will pick you up where you are when you choose to pray. Experiencing the miracle … Read more
Hurricane Ida has placed Louisiana and much of the east coast in an ongoing state of emergency with significant damage and devastation. Ida is reported to be the second most intense hurricane to hit Louisiana since the last island hurricane in 1856, after Hurricane Katrina. The people of Louisiana and the East Coast who are … Read more
Throughout the scriptures we are reminded of God’s guidance over our lives. He is our good Shepherd who guides us when we ask for guidance. The Bible teaches that God’s plan is joy and contentment. When we pray for God’s guidance and discernment through the Holy Spirit, we can be sure that God will give … Read more
3. Abigail: Courage to act quickly Sometimes we need the courage to act quickly to do the right thing. Knowing when to act instead of standing by and doing nothing is important. It is also important that we do the right thing when we act. We don’t want to think, “I should or shouldn’t have … Read more
It comes every year, the end of the summer season and the transition into autumn. For some it is a pumpkin-all time, but for teachers it means preparation to teach young minds. Teachers need our prayer and support more than ever. COVID has changed so much of what it means for teachers to train students, … Read more
4. A prayer of reconciliation between friends Lord God, you see what happened in this friendship. Your word teaches me that a true friend loves at all times. Oh, Father God, my heart is heavy. I ask you to search my heart and show me everything that I have done that has hurt my friend’s … Read more
A prayer for all of our tears Dear jesus, Today I cry tears that mean a hundred things at the same time, happy and sad and desperate and hopeful. I trust that if you catch them, you will sort them out, hear and answer every prayer they represent. I cry for those left behind, for … Read more
3. A prayer to choose joy Dear father, When I turn on the news or scroll through social media, I feel myself running out of joy today. So many things are happening in the world, God, and I feel _______. God, I pray that you will help me make a conscious decision to choose joy … Read more
One of the most powerful ways to fight for our marriages is to pray for them! Not only do our husbands need our support as their war helpers in our homes as we go about our daily lives, but they also need us by their side when it comes to spiritual matters. The Bible tells … Read more