Mysterious Efficacy To Persistent Prayer Pt 2
The cultivation of persistence was a recurring motif in Jesus’ teaching on prayer. In Gethsemane Jesus challenged His disciples when they failed to persevere by... Read more.
Mysterious Efficacy To Persistent Prayer Pt 1
The fourth aspect of effective prayer is persistence — “With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying . . .” Exodus 17 describes aged Moses standing... Read more.
Is Continual Prayer Possible?
Is continual prayer possible? Yes and no. It is, of course, impossible to carry on a running dialogue while we are working or at other times, but the prayer called... Read more.
Total Confidence In Prayers
The existence if confident direction in one’s prayer life is not unusual. I have had similar conviction regarding specific prayer points which have come to pass... Read more.
In-Spirited Prayer
“And pray in the spirit . . .” begins Paul, giving us the first element of petition — in-Spirited or Spirit-directed prayer. How does prayer in the Spirit... Read more.
Conscious Yielding Of Every Part Of Us
Does adoration lead to anything else? Yes — the presentation of our bodies —our entire lives — in an ultimate act of worship. This is how Isaiah capped his... Read more.
Confession Is Critical For Effective Christianity Pt 2
Second, we must confess our specific sins. I would suggest making a list of our sins, for the act of writing them out helps materialize this personal reality for... Read more.
Confession Is Critical For Effective Christianity Pt 1
If we have put off admitting our sins to God, confession may need to come first in our devotional time. There is also the probability that during Scriptural meditation,... Read more.
The Discipline Of Meditation Is A Must
The effects of meditation are supernal(heavenly, exceptional , bringing: 1.) Revival — “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul” (Psalm 19:7). 2.) Wisdom... Read more.
Reverent Soul Chatter Pt 2
Slowly and prayerfully turning over Scripture in meditation and chatter/ muttering engages the eyes, the ears, and the mouth, and drills through the granite to the... Read more.