I needed to read this prayer today. I need to pray this prayer today, and revisit it and revoice it regularly. If you identify as a Christian, I encourage you to do the same. It’s hard to believe these came from the pen of Phillip Doddridge, who died in 1751, almost 275 years ago! A…
We’ve just restarted a program in our church, something we did years ago, but that fell by the wayside. It’s good that we’ve picked it up and resown the seed. The program is an official “pray for your church family” list, with a new list coming out each week of seven individuals or families to…
Pastor Lamberson posted a video yesterday on the church website and YouTube channel, from Psalm 46:10-11, on the concept of knowing God. I’ll post the link below so you can listen. Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The LORD…
2020 has been an interesting year so far for me. First thing, I retired from my job with a major mainstream media company. Then, I took a new, volunteer, position at the local public school, in a kindergarten class. After only 2 1/2 months of that, school was cancelled for the rest of the year,…
By William Cowper What various hindrances we meet, In coming to the mercy-seat! Yet who that knows the worth of prayer, But wishes to be often there? Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw, Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw; Gives exercise to faith and love; Brings every blessing from above. Restraining prayer, we cease to…
“Prayer may weigh on your conscience, but there are no reminders, no complaints. Those who are not prayed for aren’t aware they are forgotten. Prayer requests stay on the task list for the day, but they easily get passed over as you address more pressing demands.” from “Pray for the Flock: Ministering God’s Grace Through…
John Newton wrote this hymn in 1779. It still works today. Christ Is Our Cornerstone by Katy Snow Approach, my soul, the mercy seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there. Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burdened souls to Thee,…
I read this morning from a daily selection based on George Whitefield’s sermons. It started with a reference to 1 Peter 1:22: “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart.” Praying for others will fill your heart with love one…
Always start your day in prayer. Here’s a good way to begin, courtesy of the Psalmist.
