Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
Do you ever get discouraged? Do you sometimes feel ‘Is this all worthwhile? Are we actually getting anywhere?’ Are you ever tempted to ‘lose heart’? If you are, you are not alone. Paul was almost certainly tempted himself to lose heart, and he wrote to other Christians who were also tempted to do so. Yet … Continue reading Prayer that we do not lose heart
The Holy Spirit is a life-giver. He works to bring the gift of new birth and renewal to those who have been called to faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Jesus even proclaims the Holy Spirit’s work. “Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born … Continue reading Prayer that we are free by the power of the Holy Spirit
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
Nothing that is built can build itself without a builder. Even the builder has to be built up to learn the skills needed to build. However, there is one Master Builder who never was built and has always known everything there is to know – Jesus Christ. When we begin to understand the sovereign authority … Continue reading Prayer that God is the builder
Everything exists for God and through Him according to Hebrews 2:10. Verse 11 says that He is the one who makes people holy and unites them together with Himself as one family. He does this because everything He has made is good, by His Word and through the power of prayer (1st Timothy 4:4-5). 1st … Continue reading Prayer that is made holy
Isaiah 56:7 tells us that God’s house shall be called a house of prayer. Matthew, Mark and Luke all record Jesus quoting this verse when He cleansed the temple (Matthew 21:13, Mark 11:17 and Luke 19:46). John’s version of Jesus cleansing the temple is a little different: “The Passover of the Jews was at hand, … Continue reading Prayer that consumes us
Prayers for Hope 