Prayer / 23 posts found
Power in the Name of Jesus.
There is power in the name of Jesus. The phrase "pray in the name of Jesus" is often used by Christians, and it refers to the practice of praying to God and asking for His help, guidance, or protection.
Making the Most of Our Time
Many people are willing to do anything for the Lord, but many find it extremely difficult to take a break from their hectic schedules and spend time with God.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Being a peace maker can be a hot topic as to what our role is as Christians. But Jesus was clear when He gave the direction that children of God are to be peacemakers.
The Key to Answered Prayer
Prayer is something that we often take for granted. People leave their prayer closet feeling dejected. People often feel more defeated than when they approached God, and this is not God’s plan or desire.
Faith and Prayer Are Inseparable
up to Holy Week as Jesus makes His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. This teaching is not one that should wait for a particular time of year or annual tradition.
We Need God!
We can look at our current political landscape, situations at work and family, and any other areas of our life and become overwhelmed with what is going on. In situations that are out of our control to do anything about it seems like the only thing we can do is give up and be consumed by the impending discouragement and doubt.
Our Loving Father
Father God is near and approachable and can always be found in prayer. The Lord’s prayer is not so much about how to pray as it is how to have a conversation with God.
Knowing the Peace of God
When we feel weak and weary, it is not because we suffer from a lack of available power. The power of God that created the heavens and the earth, and that raised Jesus from the dead is made available to us, faith, prayer, and faithful obedience to the commands of God.
Do These and Remain in the Lord’s Presence
Successful Christian living is not easy. In fact it is not something people are successful at on their own. It seems the more one tries to be a good Christian the greater the misery and difficulty it becomes.
God’s Love Expressed Through Prayer
We have Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, with a chosen few, namely Peter, James, and John. He asks them to sit with Him and pray. They obviously couldn’t stay awake even for an hour.
Jesus comes to the most difficult time in His worldly life. He knows that He is going to be apprehended and taken into custody. He knows that His death is days away, the most unthinkable torture for any person let alone a king is soon to take place.