Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
Juneteenth is the oldest African American celebration of emancipation from slavery. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, but news of emancipation moved slowly. Texas was the most remote of the slave states, and the Emancipation Proclamation was not enforced there until two and a half years later, after the Civil … Continue reading Prayer that hears the cries of the oppressed
God’s promise about entering into His Sabbath rest still stands today (Hebrews 4:1). In fact, when God promises something, you can rest assured that it will come to pass. His promises never fail. In the Bible, Jacob left home after stealing the birthright from Esau, and God appeared to him in a dream. In that … Continue reading Prayer that God’s promises never fail
Emmitt Mitchell and James Spencer of Moody Center respond to recent events with a call for the church to take action, starting with prayer: Toward the end of The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race by Willie James Jennings, Jennings expresses a desire for the church with which we resonate deeply. He writes, ‘I yearn for … Continue reading Prayer that God would give us faith, wisdom and resolve
After God answered Habakkuk in chapter 2, Habakkuk responded with prayer in chapter 3 that rejoices no matter what the circumstances may be. In fact, Habakkuk realized that even if everything in his life went wrong, God was still worthy of all praise. His source of strength and salvation was not in himself, nor in … Continue reading Prayer that rejoices in the Lord, our strength in every circumstance
Prayers for Hope 