A few weeks ago I fasted for the very first time. I’ve been a Christian for 23 years and have never fasted. Honestly, it was a little intimidating. I didn’t know what to do or how it would feel. And I wondered if it would really “work”. Perhaps, you’ve been there or are there now….
Learning to pray can feel awkward, especially if you don’t do it often. Truthfully, there are times when I still feel awkward praying. That’s okay. That’s why tools like the hand prayer model exist. The hand prayer model, also called the five finger prayer, is an excellent way to learn to pray. Each finger represents…
There moments in our spiritual journey when we pray and it seems our prayers go unanswered. I’ve been there. I’m sure you have too. But it’s during these times, I’ve found my faith and love toward God grow and increase. It is during these challenging times that the depth of one’s response becomes a pivotal…
You know, sometimes we pray and it feels meaningless. I mean, since God is sovereign, do our prayers really matter? I know I’ve wondered that. Perhaps you have too. Graciously, the Bible offers the answer. Overall, prayer does have the power to affect change in individual lives and circumstances. However, prayer does not change God’s…
Some days I just want to sit in God’s presence and ponder Him, meditate on His word. But then I feel guilty about not praying. I feel like I should be doing something. So, I did some investigating on prayer and meditation and made some exciting discoveries. In general, prayer and biblical meditation are two…
Honestly, there are few things more awkward to me than praying out loud publically. I know that shouldn’t be the case, but it is sometimes. So, I prefer to pray in my head. Perhaps that sounds like you? Graciously, God hears those prayers too. As a general rule, it is acceptable to pray silently in…
I realized something the other day. When I pray at church, my head is bowed and eyes closed. But when I pray at home, most of the time my eyes are opened. Perhaps, you’ve realized the same thing in your own life, and are wondering what the Bible says about praying with your eyes open….
Growing up I always started my prayers with “Dear God…” but later in my prayers, I found myself talking to Jesus. So, should I have started my prayers with “Dear Jesus…? Does it matter? Should we pray to God, Jesus, both? Well, The Bible actually says a lot about that. As a general rule, it…
Talking with God is a big deal. I mean, who are we to converse with the Ruler of the entire universe. Yet, that is exactly what God desires. So, the attitude with which we pray matters. We ought to recognize God’s rulership throughout our prayer, especially in how we end our conversation with Him. The…
Beginning a conversation with God can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. After having a personal and unique relationship with God for years, I’ve discovered there is not one right way to begin a prayer. That said, there is a right attitude to have, and many different ways to begin a prayer. The…