Tag Archives: courage

Moving Forward after Prayer

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Michael Summers

All seemed lost. News that not one but three armies were moving towards the national capital frightened the nation. King Jehoshaphat responded. As I noted in a post in 2013, “A leader’s spiritual life affects the moral climate of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Praying After Recognizing a Need

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Michael Summers

Originally posted on Call for Fire Seminar:
When the tragic events of September 11, 2001, unfolded, they stunned an unprepared nation as centers of business and the military were attacked with great loss of life. In response, if only for…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Praying for Rescue from Liars

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Michael Summers

How do we pray when there is a crisis of integrity? When truth becomes difficult to discern, when discordant voices clash in public forums inviting our allegiance and denouncing one another, we bow before our Lord praying for an end … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Prayer about a Father’s Hope

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michael Summers

Originally posted on Call for Fire Seminar:
I preached about “A Father’s Hope” this past Sunday. Drawing from Isaiah chapters 7-9, I discussed how Isaiah’s sons participated in his ministry and became part of his message. As Isaiah proclaimed his…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

A Prayer for Vindication When Enemies Surround

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Michael Summers

He prays earnestly. He cries for justice. He insists that he is innocent: “Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Prayer for Courage on an Anniversary of Evil

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Michael Summers

A prayer I offered in 2012 front of an assembly from several nations in Kabul for Patriot Day (September 11): O God, Creator of all, Sustainer of life, our Refuge from disaster, we commemorate today an event that awakened a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Prayer for God’s Steadfast Love

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Michael Summers

“Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise, then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word” (Psalm 119:41 ESV). The twenty-two sections of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Prayer that We Will Find our Security in God

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Michael Summers

Fifteen years ago, the fabric of security in which Americans had wrapped themselves was ripped away as hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. Our government responded with what the Attorney General … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Prayer in Midst of Catastrophe

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Michael Summers

  I have taken a break from posting for several weeks to concentrate on work and academic requirements as I continued to adjust to the recent death of a son. During those weeks, much has happened in the world. Outrage … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Prayer After Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Michael Summers

    King Saul of Israel considered David an enemy during the latter days of his reign. David formerly had served as commander of Saul’s army.  David, also a musician, had used that skill to calm the temperamental monarch.  Saul … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment