Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
The sense of longing that we all feel in this life is a reflection of our mourning with all creation what was lost in the Fall of mankind when we sinned against God and were kicked out of the Garden. But rather than trying to get back to the Garden, instead we can look forward … Continue reading Prayer that looks forward to a new heaven and a new earth
2020 felt like being stuck in the waiting room. Some things have changed but a lot remains the same in 2021. All this waiting has really tested our patience with and trust in God. Psalm 118:8 tells us that it better to trust in God than in people. He has given us His Word and … Continue reading Prayer that waits patiently for the Lord
When we turn to God in prayer, we place our hope in Him for help to maintain love and justice. As we wait on Him, we must continually turn to Him as our source of help and then watch for Him to move among us. He hears our prayers and acts on behalf of those … Continue reading Prayer that waits in hope for God
Hebrews 2:13 quotes from Isaiah 8:17-18 where we find these words, “I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him. Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.” (ESV) In “The God … Continue reading Prayer that waits for the Lord
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 