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A Prayer for Focus
The prayer of the first stanza or strophe of Psalm 119 begins with beatitudes that echo Psalm 1: “Blessed are those who way is blameless, who walk in the way of the LORD!” These blessings introduce us to the intense … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, commandments, discipleship, faith, law of God, lectio divina, Lord, Prayer, Psalm 119, religion, spiritual discipline, Spiritual Formation, spirituality, the Name, Torah, Yahweh
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Prayer about a Father’s Hope
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 message, he noted that he and his … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, conspiracy theory, discernment, faith, fake news, Father's Day, Immanuel, Isaiah, Prayer, religion, Religion and Politics, trust
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Prayer for Spiritual Survival
Years ago, I lived in a steel-mill town. On the south side of the town was a large metal hill that we called Slag Mountain. It was the dumping site for impurities that had been discarded in the making … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, commandments, faith, Prayer, Psalm 119, refuge, relationships, religion, security, spirituality, Torah, trust
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Prayer About Meditation on God’s Word
Prayer and meditation on God’s message in the Bible builds spiritual strength. Psalm 119:97-104 describes the equipping power of the Word of God as a psalmist prays to the Lord. He begins, “O how I love your law! It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, christianity, life, meditation, poetry, Prayer, Psalm 119, Psalm 119:97-104, Psalms, religion, Word of God
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A Prayer for God’s Steadfast Love
“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
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Tagged christianity, courage, Exodus 34:6-7, faith, God, hesed, love, obedience, Prayer, Psalm 119:41-48, religion
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Praying with confidence that God can effect change
As soldiers fail when they do not trust their weapons and other equipment, we cripple ourselves in the battle against evil when we do not believe that that “those who are with us are greater than those who are with … Continue reading
