Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
When we feel down and discouraged, David tells us to remember where our hope is. In Psalm 42, David confesses his thirst for the living God and asks where He can go to meet with Him (verse 2). He is crying out in sorrow and hearing his adversaries mock Him, asking, “where is your God?” … Continue reading Prayer that hopes in God
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
When we come to God in prayer and seek Him while He may be found (Psalm 32:6), He promises to watch over us and guide us in the way we should go (verses 7-8). Prayer is the way He leads us forward and surrounds us with His unfailing love. Through prayer, we express our devotion … Continue reading Prayer that directs you in the way you should go
So many of the Psalms begin with trouble. Oftentimes the Psalmist speaks about trouble that is caused by enemies with malicious intent to hurt (see Psalm 59). Sometimes it is trouble that results from the intrinsic nature of our broken world, such as the unnamed trouble Asaph lamented in Psalm 77. But sometimes, the Psalmist … Continue reading Prayer that finds healing and forgiveness from the guilt of sin
Today we remember those who went before us and fought for our freedom. We honor their sacrifice by taking the opportunity that we have to serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13). When we sacrifice for others, we share with them in the freedoms that we have received. Debbie McDaniel writes, Freedom is a gift, … Continue reading Prayer that remembers those who fought for our freedom
Jesus loves the little children. This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide focuses on children at risk due to neglect, abuse, war and disasters. Our prayer is that God would reveal His grace to them and that they would find healing and protection in Him. As we pray for opportunities to show compassion towards … Continue reading Prayer that little children come to Jesus
Prayers for Hope 