Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
Psalm 103:6 tells us, “The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed” (NIV). Then in the following verses, King David reminds us that God does this by the power of His grace and mercy. He makes His great deeds known to us, which includes removing our transgressions from us. In prayer, let us call upon … Continue reading Prayer that the Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed
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
Since Jesus has been given a position and a name higher than the angels, the message that God spoke to us through Him (what we call The Gospel) is greater than the message spoken to us through the angels and the prophets. The angels and prophets both testified of the coming of Jesus as the … Continue reading Prayer that pays closer attention
Prayers for Hope 