“He made known His ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children of Israel.” Psalm 103:7 “Restin the Lord, and wait patiently for Him …” – Psalm 37:7 Peter and James were both put in prison for preaching the gospel. But… Read More ›
Prayer
Stretched Out in Prayer
“… The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” – James 5:16 These words, effectual and fervent, literally mean “stretched out.” The idea is of a horse jumping over a barricade, stretched out as he leaps. Or it’s… Read More ›
Stretched Out in Prayer
“… The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” – James 5:16 These words, effectual and fervent, literally mean “stretched out.” The idea is of a horse jumping over a barricade, stretched out as he leaps. Or it’s… Read More ›
God Is Still on the Phone
“…ye have not, because ye ask not.” – James 4:2 A little girl heard the choir singing that song “God Is Still on the Throne.” She didn’t understand it quite correctly and told someone they were singing “God is still… Read More ›
God Is Still on the Phone
“…ye have not, because ye ask not.” – James 4:2 A little girl heard the choir singing that song “God Is Still on the Throne.” She didn’t understand it quite correctly and told someone they were singing “God is still… Read More ›
Thy Will Be Done
“And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us.” – 1 John 5:14 Do you know why our prayers sometimes are not answered? We’re saying, “Not Thy… Read More ›
Fear Hinders Our Work For Christ
God does not turn a deaf ear to any righteous person crying out for help. The Lord hears their cry. Every believer should embrace this promise. And although God is spirit, and we are spirit encased within flesh, He hears… Read More ›
A Clear Picture When You Pray
BIBLE MEDITATION: “O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments…O Lord, righteousness belongeth to Thee…. To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness…for… Read More ›
A Clear Picture When You Pray
BIBLE MEDITATION: “O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments…O Lord, righteousness belongeth to Thee…. To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness…for… Read More ›
The Prayer that Makes God Angry
BIBLE MEDITATION: “And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession…We have sinned, and committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from Thy precepts and from Thy judgments.” – Daniel 9:4-5 DEVOTIONAL… Read More ›
All Are Called To Pray
“Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!” 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NKJV) Spiritual work is HARD work. Prayer is often arduous. It requires time, concentrated focus, and humility. Prayer is more than mere meditation. Rather, it is the means by… Read More ›
Are You Praying the Wrong Prayer?
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” – Matthew 16:19… Read More ›
Do You Have Only A “Prayer Life”?
September 18 “Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 You are to pray when you are adding up prices in the grocery store line. You are to pray when you are changing a tire. You are to pray when you… Read More ›
Do You Have Only A “Prayer Life”?
September 18 “Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 You are to pray when you are adding up prices in the grocery store line. You are to pray when you are changing a tire. You are to pray when you… Read More ›
Prayer For Greater Faith
Blessed Father God, Thank You for choosing me to live eternally with You. As Your bondservant, I will serve You loyally and with a thankful heart. I am blessed by Your desire to know me intimately. I long to know… Read More ›
Pray Away Your Confusion
This devotion is found in my book FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION. Available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Storms-Devotions-Thought-Meditation/dp/1502487551/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430870978&sr=8-2&keywords=cheryl+zelenka “Storms can bring fear, cloud judgment, and create confusion. Yet God promises that as you seek Him through prayer, He will give… Read More ›
Don't Worry!
“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than… Read More ›
The Lesson of Prayer
JUNE 4 “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” – Matthew 6:10 Some time ago I was invited to preach in another state, but my schedule was such that I couldn’t arrange it…. Read More ›
Praying from the Heart—Not on Auto-Pilot
JUNE 2 “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” – Matthew 6:7 It was a very long, tiring day. I had preached three… Read More ›
Make my life a prayer
Ever been in a situation where you feel your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling – no-one is there – you feel nothing and all is silent? I have – and it’s very disconcerting to say the very least. Many… Read More ›
God Will Always Answer
MAY 22 “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” – Jeremiah 33:3 I read about some children in a Sunday School class who wrote letters to a missionary… Read More ›
The Pruning Of The Lord
“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:2 I view my past illness, a brain tumor that caused nearly… Read More ›
Pray For The Persecuted!
Please join me in praying for Christian brothers and sisters around the world who are being persecuted for their faith. Also remember to pray for your enemies! May God soften their hearts and bring them to salvation through the saving… Read More ›
The Prayer Closet
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6 The chair sat in a… Read More ›
FACING A DECISION
by Neil Anderson January 26 Psalm 25:4 NIV Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths In today’s and tomorrow’s devotionals, I would like to share with you 10 questions you’ll want to ask yourself and pray about when… Read More ›
THE BONDAGE BREAKER
by Neil Anderson January 24 John 8:36 If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed The contrast between bondage and freedom in a believer’s life is beautifully illustrated in the following letter from a… Read More ›
WITH ALL PRAYER AND PETITION
by Neil Anderson January 12 Ephesians 6:18 With all prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints The mother… Read More ›
UNBREAKABLE
I went to see the movie UNBROKEN today. It was worth facing 18 degree weather and icy roads. It is one you should make a point to see. I will be pondering the life of Louis Zamperini for a long… Read More ›
Do You Run First to God?
What is your first response to adversity? Do you run to God or do you look elsewhere for support? A loving father wants his child to solicit his help in times of difficulty thus, our heavenly Father wants His spiritual… Read More ›
Solitary Moments Of Prayer
“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16 (NIV) … Read More ›