Tag Archives: NaPraWriMo

Remember to Pray “Thank You”

Posted on November 28, 2014 by

“When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his … Continue reading →

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A Prayer in the Wake of Violent Protest

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

“The faithful have disappeared from the land and there is no one left who is upright; they all lie in wait for blood, and they hunt each other with nets. Their hands are skilled to do evil; the official and … Continue reading →

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A Prayer to God as Shepherd

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock that belongs to you, which lives alone in a forest in the midst of a garden land. As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt, show us … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

I participated in a chapel service today, Veterans Day in the United States, that focused on prayer for our nation. Here is a synopsis of my comments and prayer today at Harding School of Theology: As we pray for our … Continue reading →

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A Prayer After Almost Slipping

Posted on November 10, 2014 by

“When I thought, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your steadfast love, O LORD held me up. When the cares of my heart are many your consolations cheer my soul” (Psalm 94:18-19). In the midst of angry lament, one who had prayed … Continue reading →

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Praying Praise

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

“There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might” (Jeremiah 10:6). Prayers of praise celebrate the power and wonder of God, the Creator and Savior. We often request when we pray, and … Continue reading →

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National Prayer Writing Month

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

My friend Randal Matheny, who ministers for Christ in Brazil, is calling for a National Prayer Writing Month (NaPraWriMo). See this link for more information. Some people disdain written prayers. I have heard people suggest that to write a prayer … Continue reading →

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