Tag: God’s will

Unhindered Prayer

“That nothing will hinder your prayers.” 1 Peter 3:7 NIV “God is not ignoring you; He may be  just waiting for you to trust His will and want His way.” My thoughts today are about “unhindered prayer.” Can you imagine anything worse than seeming to be ignored, especially if you […]

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Putting God First

On the eve of Christmas 2009, I thank you for the privilege of another year of sharing with you these thoughts and comments about God’s Word and the blessing of its practical application to your everyday life. I pray that the time we have shared together these mornings has refreshed […]

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Effective Prayer

“The Spirit intercedes for us in accordance with God’s will.” Romans 8:27 NIV “Effective prayer results from asking of God that which is His will to provide.” My thoughts today are about “effective prayer.” Prayer is neither mystery nor magic, though it is sometimes treated as both. The Bible clearly […]

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Going the Wrong Direction

“Jonah ran away from the Lord to Tarshish.” Jonah 1:3 NIV “Going the wrong direction will rarely be a pleasant journey or have a good result.” My thoughts today are about “going the wrong direction.” I think everybody must know the story of the prophet Jonah running from God and […]

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An Unlimited Life

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NAS “Faith begins where your natural senses end, but remains within the will and purpose of God.” My thoughts today are about “an unlimited life.” You can live each day within your natural limits, dependent upon your five senses: your […]

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