The Power of Faith: Overcoming Impossible Odds
King Asa, facing daunting military disparity, exemplifies reliance on divine intervention rather than human strategy, illustrating the power of prayer in overcoming adversity.
How Prayer Changes the Outcome
Jehoshaphat's reliance on God's sovereignty and promises in the face of impossible odds serves as a timeless example of finding strength in faith during times of crisis.
Navigating Life's Challenges with Faith
James provides straightforward guidance on enduring trials, emphasizing patience, heart preparation, and prayerful perseverance.
Trusting God in the Unknown
Every aspect of life, from major projects to daily tasks, benefits from seeking God's wisdom and guidance.
The Power of Bold Prayer and Persistent Faith
Just as the persistent widow approached the judge for justice, Elijah's unwavering perseverance in prayer, despite apparent delays, serves as a testament to the power of persistent faith in God's promises.
Trusting in God's Provision
When faced with anticipation or challenges, remember to have faith and be obedient in navigating the mission ahead.
Pause and consider all the ways God has brought blessings to your life
We need to thank God for his divine favor and blessings!
The faucet of our prayers need never be turned off
Pray often, pray ahead of the things you are to do and then pray again over all you have finished.
The example and teaching of Jesus lead us to keep on praying!
We should always pray and never lose heart because God has already demonstrated his faithfulness to us over and over again.
There is power in prayer!
We can and must pray for each other. But we can also use all the powerful prayers in scripture and offer them back to the Lord as we come to him with our burdens and as we pray for others.
God helped Joshua fight his battles, and he’ll help us fight ours, too
Consult with God in prayer ahead of your decisions.
The power of prayer
God is a God not just of the past but also of the immediate, the here and now.
Be persistent in prayer
We need to exercise our faith not just for a moment but for a lifetime.
Be confident and persistent in prayer
In Luke’s passage, Jesus tells us to ask, seek, and knock on the doors of heaven because our loving Father knows what we need and will respond.
When it comes to prayer, we would do well to follow the patterns and instructions given to us
We will need God at every age and in every season as we face new and sometimes repeated challenges as we pass through various stages of life.
The possibilities in praying like Mary and Joseph—and Jesus!
I wonder if Mary and Joseph might have prayed this psalm regularly. I can imagine them praying these verses over Jesus as he slept each evening.
Here’s what I’m learning about praying in good and tough times
Since God is steadfast in his love and with him comes plentiful redemption, I am confident he is in the process of redeeming our prayer lives so that we will more naturally and joyfully come to him.
What to do when you’re feeling stressed by new year pressures
I will confess that over the years the last week of the year and the first week of the new year tend to keep me restless and stressed. It doesn’t take long for the worry and stress over things I can’t control to start backing up.