Rather than a humorous anecdote to set herself at ease, the speaker’s first words were a praise report. She wanted to publicly thank God for answering a specific prayer. The audience clapped excitedly. Then she added another detail to her moment of praise, which caused the audience to erupt with cheer. She’d been praying and waiting for this answer for …
The Benefits of Persistent Prayer
When we think of prayer, generally speaking, we’re seeking an answer from God. We pray because we want and/or need God’s help to __________________ (fill in your desired request). There are numerous scriptures and flowery quotes to support this notion. In Luke 18, for example, we find a woman who persistently pled her case before a judge. She didn’t stop coming …
Nudge, Nudge
In pursuit of things that are dear to our hearts, we’re often willing to do whatever it takes.Those going after dream careers work long hours, halting or completely eliminating certain forms of entertainment and pass times. We’ll even cut out people who do not help us along our journey. To maintain treasured friendships, we make ourselves, our resources and our …
Spirit-Filled Service
Who comes to mind when you think of a person filled with the Spirit of God? Perhaps it’s a public figure, like an evangelist of sorts. Maybe it’s someone widely known for their service and their love for God. Like Moses. Moses had shaky beginnings in leadership. His role was very public—all Israel knew him (and all Egypt hated him) …
Plugged In
In a previous article, we looked at what happens when we’re plugged in and connected but still powerless. How can we maintain a power-filled connection with God? Through prayer. Prayer is talking with God. It’s a building block to our connection with Him. Prayer is the one action step we can take in every situation. We can talk to God about everything. There …