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A Prayer for Evening Worshippers
The first time I led singing at church was on a Sunday evening. My father, who was the preacher, and several other men were out of town. A few minutes before the service was to begin, one of the elders … Continue reading
A Prayer that We Will Shout for Joy
King David served God with passion. He badly wanted to build a place for worshipping God that would honor his Lord appropriately. David did not get to see his dream come to fruition. Nathan the prophet conveyed to him a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 2:9, christianity, discipleship, joy, Messiah, Prayer, priesthood of believers, priests, Psalm 132, Psalms, Psalms of Ascent, religion, saints, spirituality
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Like a Child with Its Mother
A sense of entitlement can mar our prayers as we worship God. If I believe I deserve more, that I have earned more than I have received, I will approach life and prayer with anger. On the other hand, I … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, anger management, faith, family, Genesis11, humility, Mother's Day, pride, Psalm 131, Psalms, religion, spiritual discipline, Spiritual Formation, spiritual warfare, spirituality
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Praying with Desperate Repentance
“Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!” (Psalm 130:1-2) That prayer of desperation begins a song sung by pilgrims … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, desperation, Exodus 34:6, fear, forgiveness, grace, hesed, John Donne, love, mercy, poetry, Prayer, Psalm 130, Psalms, Psalms of Ascent, religion, repentance, reverence, Spiritual Formation, spiritual security, spirituality, steadfast love
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Prayer to the God who Reverses and Redefines
Psalm 129 laments persecution and calls down judgment on those who hate the place where God’s people worship. A song sung on the way to worship by Israelite worshipers, the psalm’s words speak of painful assault experienced by the worshiper. … Continue reading
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Tagged Call for Fire Seminar, christianity, Easter bombings, forgiveness, grace, imprecatory prayer, Lament, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 26:26, Prayer, precentor, Psalm 129, Psalm126, religion, renewal, reversal, spirituality, Sri Lanka, terrorism
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A Prayer for Those Who Walk in God’s Ways
Actions have consequences. When we read Psalm 128, it seems that productivity and a healthy family life flow from fearing or have reverence for the Lord. The psalmist invokes a blessing on those that fear the Lord and walk in … Continue reading
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Tagged benediction, blessings, children, faith, family, fear of God, life, obedience, Prayer, Psalm 128, Psalms of Ascent, religion, reverence, spiritual discipline
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Thanking God for Shelter, Security, and Legacy
Our prayers include (even if only subconsciously) petitions for shelter, for security, and for a legacy that will endure after our death. We want to be remembered. As Israelite pilgrims traveled to Jerusalem to worship at the temple, they sang … Continue reading
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Tagged children, christianity, faith, family, heritage, impossible dream, legacy, memories, Prayer, Psalm 127, Psalms of Ascent, religion, security, shelter, spirituality
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