“How are you today?”
I smiled at the clerk and responded, “I am fine. How are you today?”
As my eyes met hers, her face lit up and with enthusiasm she reported that she was doing great.
“I start every day telling myself it’s going to be a great day. I continue telling myself throughout the day that it will be a great day. It works. I always have a great day.”
The clerk showed me the aisle to find what I was looking for as we continued our conversation. She disappeared around the corner.
As I drove home, I kept thinking about our conversation. It is true for me as well. My day goes better when I decide, right at the beginning of my day, that it is going to be a great day.
In the spring and summer when the sun comes through my window, it is easy to greet the day with a smile and a prayer. Now that fall is here and winter approaches, I am missing that sunny reminder. But enjoying an extra few minutes of warmth under the blanket now gives me a perfect place to be thankful for the day.
Scripture Thought for Today: This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (NIV)
Showing posts with label prayer study. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prayer study. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Grandmom's Faith
Growing up I loved spending time with my Grandmother Rachel.
“Everything’s going to be okay because Grandmom says so.”
That’s what I always heard when I shared my fears, sadnesses or hopes with grandmother. She would give me a crushing grandmom hug, make her declaration and that would be the end of our conversation. It was always comforting.
When I left home to go to college, we would talk over the phone. At the end of our conversation grandmom would always tell me that she was praying for me every day.
As an adult I look back and can see the strength of grandmom’s faith. I know that Grandmom was a woman of prayer. She really believed in the power of prayer. As she prayed, she truly believed, she knew, that God would answer her prayer.
Grandmom never talked about her faith. She lived her faith everyday. She was a quiet witness to those who knew her and loved her.
After all these years, there are still times when I hear a voice within me say, “Everything’s okay because grandmom says so.” With a smile I am prompted to take my concern to God in prayer.
Today’s Scripture Thought: Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 (NIV)
“Everything’s going to be okay because Grandmom says so.”
That’s what I always heard when I shared my fears, sadnesses or hopes with grandmother. She would give me a crushing grandmom hug, make her declaration and that would be the end of our conversation. It was always comforting.
When I left home to go to college, we would talk over the phone. At the end of our conversation grandmom would always tell me that she was praying for me every day.
As an adult I look back and can see the strength of grandmom’s faith. I know that Grandmom was a woman of prayer. She really believed in the power of prayer. As she prayed, she truly believed, she knew, that God would answer her prayer.
Grandmom never talked about her faith. She lived her faith everyday. She was a quiet witness to those who knew her and loved her.
After all these years, there are still times when I hear a voice within me say, “Everything’s okay because grandmom says so.” With a smile I am prompted to take my concern to God in prayer.
Today’s Scripture Thought: Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 (NIV)
Friday, July 3, 2009
Prayer
One Verse, Many Thoughts on Prayer
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: “Pray in the Spirit,” is how we are to pray. God is with us. We are further told to pray “on all occasions” using all different kinds of prayers. Included in the different prayers are our “requests.” Knowing this we come alive and alert in the spirit. We should always pray for all our brothers and sisters in the faith.
Remember that God will help you when you cannot put your thoughts and requests into words. Ask him to help you calm and focus your thoughts. You will be able to put
your requests before Him.
Remember to pray not just for yourself but reach outside yourself to include others you may or may not know. Be especially mindful of others during the current hard times.
God is always with you but he does his most powerful work within you when you are with him. If you haven’t found that quiet place, or haven’t committed to spending time in prayer each day remember the p-word, persistence. Persistence will get you there. God is waiting.
Post your thoughts today…
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: “Pray in the Spirit,” is how we are to pray. God is with us. We are further told to pray “on all occasions” using all different kinds of prayers. Included in the different prayers are our “requests.” Knowing this we come alive and alert in the spirit. We should always pray for all our brothers and sisters in the faith.
Remember that God will help you when you cannot put your thoughts and requests into words. Ask him to help you calm and focus your thoughts. You will be able to put
your requests before Him.
Remember to pray not just for yourself but reach outside yourself to include others you may or may not know. Be especially mindful of others during the current hard times.
God is always with you but he does his most powerful work within you when you are with him. If you haven’t found that quiet place, or haven’t committed to spending time in prayer each day remember the p-word, persistence. Persistence will get you there. God is waiting.
Post your thoughts today…
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Prayer
God Wants Us to Ask So He can Bless Us
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: You are to ask, seek and knock and be persistent and constant in prayer. Do you watch for God’s answer to your prayers? Do you give thanks when answers come? This doesn’t mean that you will get everything you ask for, only that God will answer. His answer may be yes, no, maybe, not now, or not in your way. Also, no answer is an answer. You will be blessed with God’s will, not your desires.
Post your thoughts today…
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: You are to ask, seek and knock and be persistent and constant in prayer. Do you watch for God’s answer to your prayers? Do you give thanks when answers come? This doesn’t mean that you will get everything you ask for, only that God will answer. His answer may be yes, no, maybe, not now, or not in your way. Also, no answer is an answer. You will be blessed with God’s will, not your desires.
Post your thoughts today…
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Prayer
Paul Instructed Christians to Devote Themselves to Prayer
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Paul instructed the Colossian Christians to make prayer important in their lives. Further they were to be watchful and thankful anticipating when the Lord would return. How are you doing at setting aside quiet time each day to be with God? This week is about the importance of being persistent, not giving up in prayer, and making prayer an important part of your daily life. Make a commitment to spend time on reordering your life to include more time building your relationship with God.
Post your thoughts today…
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Paul instructed the Colossian Christians to make prayer important in their lives. Further they were to be watchful and thankful anticipating when the Lord would return. How are you doing at setting aside quiet time each day to be with God? This week is about the importance of being persistent, not giving up in prayer, and making prayer an important part of your daily life. Make a commitment to spend time on reordering your life to include more time building your relationship with God.
Post your thoughts today…
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Prayer
Jesus told His Disciples to Always Pray
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Jesus gave this instruction: pray always and with persistence, to his closest followers. What does this mean to you? Do you schedule time each day to pray? Are you persistent in prayer even when facing hard times and conflict? What can you do to commit more time in your day to talk and listen to God? If you’re not spending time with God each day, what has replaced him in your life? What has become more important? Just as Jesus directed his disciples to “always pray” you are to do the same. How would your day be different if you made more time for prayer as a priority?
Post your thoughts today…
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Jesus gave this instruction: pray always and with persistence, to his closest followers. What does this mean to you? Do you schedule time each day to pray? Are you persistent in prayer even when facing hard times and conflict? What can you do to commit more time in your day to talk and listen to God? If you’re not spending time with God each day, what has replaced him in your life? What has become more important? Just as Jesus directed his disciples to “always pray” you are to do the same. How would your day be different if you made more time for prayer as a priority?
Post your thoughts today…
Monday, June 29, 2009
Prayer
Jesus Prayed in Solitary Places
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Do you have a quiet place to pray? Are you willing to get up early in the morning when it is still dark to pray? Have you thought of leaving your house, your friends and family, to find a quiet, solitary place to pray? What would it look like for you to spend quiet time talking and listening to God every day? Don’t wish for the time and place to spend in prayer, make it happen. It is the most important conversation you will have to help you jump over hurdles during your day.
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Do you have a quiet place to pray? Are you willing to get up early in the morning when it is still dark to pray? Have you thought of leaving your house, your friends and family, to find a quiet, solitary place to pray? What would it look like for you to spend quiet time talking and listening to God every day? Don’t wish for the time and place to spend in prayer, make it happen. It is the most important conversation you will have to help you jump over hurdles during your day.
Post your thoughts today…
Friday, May 15, 2009
Live an Attitude of Prayer
Love Others
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8 says, Finally all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.
Prayer Launch: We are to have an understanding and tender heart for people we come in contact with every day. It is difficult, in the world, not to be judgmental or prideful towards others. We need to remember how much God loves us and wants us to be loving and kind to others. We need to be humble thinking less of ourselves and more of others.
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8 says, Finally all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.
Prayer Launch: We are to have an understanding and tender heart for people we come in contact with every day. It is difficult, in the world, not to be judgmental or prideful towards others. We need to remember how much God loves us and wants us to be loving and kind to others. We need to be humble thinking less of ourselves and more of others.
Lord, thank you for hearing my prayers this morning…
I pray that this week has encouraged you that you might live an attitude of prayer by staying in His presence, keeping a thankful heart, sharing the Good News, keeping a servant heart, and always loving others.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Live an Attitude of Prayer
Keep a Servant Heart
Scripture: Colossians 3:23 instructs us: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
Prayer Launch: God calls us to serve others. Our hearts need to be obedient to His call to share His love and what we have with others. Our love for the Lord should overflow into a desire to have a servant’s heart for others. We are not doing it to be seen or honored by people. Our work is to bring honor and glory to God.
Scripture: Colossians 3:23 instructs us: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
Prayer Launch: God calls us to serve others. Our hearts need to be obedient to His call to share His love and what we have with others. Our love for the Lord should overflow into a desire to have a servant’s heart for others. We are not doing it to be seen or honored by people. Our work is to bring honor and glory to God.
Lord, hear my prayer this morning…
Comments: How can you or do you keep a servant’s heart?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Live an Attitude of Prayer
Share the Good News
Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6 provides us with direction as we read, Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Prayer Launch: When we share the Good News of salvation we need to be wise in reaching out so that we do not turn anyone away by our actions and/or our words. We need to keep our eyes and ears open to see and hear the opportunities God brings before us each day to share His love. Our “know[ing] how to answer” may be in the form of encouragement, an act of kindness, taking time to listen to someone who is hurting, or developing a relationship and sharing our faith. We need to rely on the Holy Spirit, who will give us guidance, courage, wisdom, and patient hearts in our conversations. We need to grow stronger in our trust and faith of the Lord.
Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayers today...
Comments: Let us know how you have shared God’s love with someone or how has someone shared God’s love with you?
Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6 provides us with direction as we read, Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Prayer Launch: When we share the Good News of salvation we need to be wise in reaching out so that we do not turn anyone away by our actions and/or our words. We need to keep our eyes and ears open to see and hear the opportunities God brings before us each day to share His love. Our “know[ing] how to answer” may be in the form of encouragement, an act of kindness, taking time to listen to someone who is hurting, or developing a relationship and sharing our faith. We need to rely on the Holy Spirit, who will give us guidance, courage, wisdom, and patient hearts in our conversations. We need to grow stronger in our trust and faith of the Lord.
Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayers today...
Comments: Let us know how you have shared God’s love with someone or how has someone shared God’s love with you?
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Live an Attitude of Prayer
Keep a Thankful Heart
Scripture: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
Psalm 136: 1a (NIV)
Prayer Launch: Before you start thinking about WHAT you’re going to pray for, start by giving thanks to God. “He is good…all the time!” Give thanks continually through your day for the blessings He pours out on you. During hard times reminders of the blessings you have received will help you keep a thankful heart. A thankful heart will make getting through hard times more manageable. I have found it helpful everyday, but especially during hard times, to write down 2 more blessings I am thankful for. It is amazing how my attitude is lifted when I focus on the goodness of the Lord in my life!
Hold on to what is good!
Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayers today…
Comments: Let us know what gives you a thankful heart
Scripture: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
Psalm 136: 1a (NIV)
Prayer Launch: Before you start thinking about WHAT you’re going to pray for, start by giving thanks to God. “He is good…all the time!” Give thanks continually through your day for the blessings He pours out on you. During hard times reminders of the blessings you have received will help you keep a thankful heart. A thankful heart will make getting through hard times more manageable. I have found it helpful everyday, but especially during hard times, to write down 2 more blessings I am thankful for. It is amazing how my attitude is lifted when I focus on the goodness of the Lord in my life!
Hold on to what is good!
Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayers today…
Comments: Let us know what gives you a thankful heart
Monday, May 11, 2009
Live an Attitude of Prayer
Topics for this Week:
Monday: Stay in His Presence
Tuesday: Keep a Thankful Heart
Wednesday: Share the Good News
Thursday: Keep a Servant Heart
Friday: Always Love Others
Monday: Stay in His Presence
Tuesday: Keep a Thankful Heart
Wednesday: Share the Good News
Thursday: Keep a Servant Heart
Friday: Always Love Others
Monday - Stay in His presence
Scripture: Revelation 22:17 reads: “The Spirit and the bride, say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!”; Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.”
Prayer Launch: Lord, I pray that my thirst, hearing and wishes will be turned into the desire to come to You, to know and experience the joys of salvation I have in Christ. I pray for myself and others that you help us grow stronger in You; staying in Your presence by making time to study Your word, pray and live out our faith daily according to Your will. Let us constantly look for people around us that we may invite to come and drink.
Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayers today...
Comments: Let us know how you stay in His presence?
Friday, May 8, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2
Friday – Pray Daily: A.C.T.S. - Put it together
A – Adoration – As you go through your day, pause and praise Him for His great love, His faithfulness and who He is to you at that moment.
C – Confession – Turn to God admitting your sin and asking forgiveness. Ask for guidance and strength to not repeat your sin and to let go of it, forgiving yourself.
T – Thanksgiving – There are so many things to be thankful for, in hard times and good times.
S – Supplication – Make requests for you and also get outside yourself. Pray for your family, a sick or troubled friend, missionaries, neighbors, your church…
Prayer is not about a formula, such as A.C.T.S., but it can help you launch your prayer life. I hope that this week has been meaningful to you whether prayer is a new experience or a daily habit.
Pause now, bow your head and pray…just talk and listen to God.
How does prayer make a difference in your life? Share thoughts in your comments.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2
Thursday – Pray Daily: Supplication
Scripture Prayer Prompt – Supplication: In Philippians 4: 19 it says, “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
I come to you, Lord not only with requests for myself but for all children, families, neighbors, friends, churches, military and the leaders in our country.
I come seeking your wisdom, your guidance and direction, your comfort, your peace but most of all I seek Your will. Hear my prayers, Lord, as I share the desires of my heart for myself and others.
How does prayer help you get through hard times and celebrate joyous times? Share in your comments.
Scripture Prayer Prompt – Supplication: In Philippians 4: 19 it says, “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
I come to you, Lord not only with requests for myself but for all children, families, neighbors, friends, churches, military and the leaders in our country.
I come seeking your wisdom, your guidance and direction, your comfort, your peace but most of all I seek Your will. Hear my prayers, Lord, as I share the desires of my heart for myself and others.
How does prayer help you get through hard times and celebrate joyous times? Share in your comments.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2
Wednesday – Pray Daily: Thanksgiving
Scripture Prayer Prompt – Thanksgiving: It says in
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Give thanks to God for experiencing His blessings, His care, His peace, His grace, freedom, joy, love, power, forgiveness, prayer and hope.
Hear me, Lord, as I lift up my prayers of thanksgiving to You.
What are you thankful for today? Please share some in your comments.
Scripture Prayer Prompt – Thanksgiving: It says in
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Give thanks to God for experiencing His blessings, His care, His peace, His grace, freedom, joy, love, power, forgiveness, prayer and hope.
Hear me, Lord, as I lift up my prayers of thanksgiving to You.
What are you thankful for today? Please share some in your comments.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2
Tuesday – Pray Daily: Confession
Scripture Prayer Prompt – Confession: We read in James 4:8-10: “Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts….Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
As you confess…Open your heart and be honest with the Lord asking His forgiveness for your sins. God already knows your sins and is waiting for you to turn to Him.
Dear Lord, as I bow my head, come near and hear my prayer of confession.
Scripture Prayer Prompt – Confession: We read in James 4:8-10: “Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts….Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
As you confess…Open your heart and be honest with the Lord asking His forgiveness for your sins. God already knows your sins and is waiting for you to turn to Him.
Dear Lord, as I bow my head, come near and hear my prayer of confession.
Leave comments of encouragement today for fellow pray-ers.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray, Part 2
Prayer is simply talking and listening to God, our good and loving Father.
This week we will pray together using the different areas of prayer within the acrostic, A.C.T.S. For those who would like prayer assistance, the acrostic A.C.T.S. can be helpful [A=Adoration or worship; C=Confession; T=Thanksgiving; S=Supplication, requests for oneself and others].
Use the prayer prompt each day to enter into your daily time of prayer.
Don’t forget to leave a daily comment. It would be great to know who is joining in prayer this week!
Monday - Pray Daily: Adoration
Scripture Prayer Prompt - Adoration: Psalm 103:1 says to, “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.”
Dear Heavenly Father, I humbly come before You remembering who You are. I want to praise You for Your love, Your faithfulness, and Your indescribable gift of Your Son, Jesus.
Lord, hear the words of my heart as I bow my head to praise You...
Let’s praise God together! Leave words of praise and adoration in your comments.
This week we will pray together using the different areas of prayer within the acrostic, A.C.T.S. For those who would like prayer assistance, the acrostic A.C.T.S. can be helpful [A=Adoration or worship; C=Confession; T=Thanksgiving; S=Supplication, requests for oneself and others].
Use the prayer prompt each day to enter into your daily time of prayer.
Don’t forget to leave a daily comment. It would be great to know who is joining in prayer this week!
Monday - Pray Daily: Adoration
Scripture Prayer Prompt - Adoration: Psalm 103:1 says to, “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.”
Dear Heavenly Father, I humbly come before You remembering who You are. I want to praise You for Your love, Your faithfulness, and Your indescribable gift of Your Son, Jesus.
Lord, hear the words of my heart as I bow my head to praise You...
Let’s praise God together! Leave words of praise and adoration in your comments.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray
One Verse, Many Thoughts on Prayer
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: “Pray in the Spirit,” is how we are to pray. God is with us. We are further told to pray “on all occasions” using all different kinds of prayers. Included in the different prayers are our “requests.” Knowing this we come alive and alert in the spirit. We should always pray for all our brothers and sisters in the faith.
Remember that God will help you when you cannot put your thoughts and requests into words. Ask him to help you calm and focus your thoughts. You will be able to put your requests before Him. Remember to pray not just for yourself but reach outside yourself to include others you may or may not know. Be especially mindful of others during the current hard times.
God is always with you but he does his most powerful work within you when you are with him. If you haven’t found that quiet place, or haven’t committed to spending time in prayer each day remember the p-word, persistence. Persistence will get you there. God is waiting.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: “Pray in the Spirit,” is how we are to pray. God is with us. We are further told to pray “on all occasions” using all different kinds of prayers. Included in the different prayers are our “requests.” Knowing this we come alive and alert in the spirit. We should always pray for all our brothers and sisters in the faith.
Remember that God will help you when you cannot put your thoughts and requests into words. Ask him to help you calm and focus your thoughts. You will be able to put your requests before Him. Remember to pray not just for yourself but reach outside yourself to include others you may or may not know. Be especially mindful of others during the current hard times.
God is always with you but he does his most powerful work within you when you are with him. If you haven’t found that quiet place, or haven’t committed to spending time in prayer each day remember the p-word, persistence. Persistence will get you there. God is waiting.
Do you [or don't you] have a quiet place? Post your thoughts to lead into a discussion.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray
God Wants Us to Ask So He can Bless Us
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: You are to ask, seek and knock and be persistent and constant in prayer. Do you watch for God’s answer to your prayers? Do you give thanks when answers come? This doesn’t mean that you will get everything you ask for, only that God will answer. His answer may be yes, no, maybe, not now, or not in your way. Also, no answer is an answer. You will be blessed with God’s will, not your desires.
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: You are to ask, seek and knock and be persistent and constant in prayer. Do you watch for God’s answer to your prayers? Do you give thanks when answers come? This doesn’t mean that you will get everything you ask for, only that God will answer. His answer may be yes, no, maybe, not now, or not in your way. Also, no answer is an answer. You will be blessed with God’s will, not your desires.
What stands out in your mind today? Post your thoughts...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Getting Through Hard Times - Pray
Paul Instructed Christians to Devote
Themselves to Prayer
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Paul instructed the Colossian Christians to make prayer important in their lives. Further they were to be watchful and thankful anticipating when the Lord would return. How are you doing at setting aside quiet time each day to be with God? This week is about the importance of being persistent, not giving up in prayer, and making prayer an important part of your daily life. Make a commitment to spend time on reordering your life to include more time building your relationship with God.
Themselves to Prayer
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
Scripture Comments: Paul instructed the Colossian Christians to make prayer important in their lives. Further they were to be watchful and thankful anticipating when the Lord would return. How are you doing at setting aside quiet time each day to be with God? This week is about the importance of being persistent, not giving up in prayer, and making prayer an important part of your daily life. Make a commitment to spend time on reordering your life to include more time building your relationship with God.
What is on your mind today? Post your thoughts.
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