“Our Father . . don’t let us yield to temptation.” Matthew 6:13 NLT. Prayer is a preemptive strategy against evil in any form. My thoughts and comments today are about “prayer and God’s reinforcement.” With self-mocking humor, a person confessed, “I can resist anything except temptation.” Seriously, temptation is exactly […]
“Our Father . . forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive . .” Matthew 6:12 TEV. For good or bad, you get what you give, but in multiplied measure. My thoughts and comments today are about “prayer and God’s forgiveness.” Thus far in our study of the […]
“May Your kingdom come soon; may Your will be done here on earth.” Matthew 6:10 NKJV. Effort and energy is wasted when making life comfortable rather than valuable. My thoughts and comments today are about “prayer and God’s Kingdom.” In your heart is a desire to make a difference, to […]
“When you pray, say, ‘Our Father in Heaven, may Your name be honored.’” Matthew 6:9 NLT. Prayer trusts God to do what He wills, rather than persuades Him to do what you want. My thoughts and comments today are about “prayer and God’s sovereignty.” Life is better when your relationships […]
“We have not stopped praying for you.” Colossians 1:9 NIV. Prayer commits enduring seeds of amazing possibilities into the eternal purposes of God. My thoughts and comments today are about “unceasing prayer.” There are many things you can do for others – acts of kindness, encouragement, words of counsel, practical […]