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Prayer, Plain and Simple
Praying the Psalms
By
Mark and Jill Herringshaw
Why re-invent the wheel? Sometimes the Book of Psalms is the only prayer resource we need. Psalm 143 is one to turn to when you are feeling overwhelmed by a trial. Use it today as your template for prayer. Start with acknowledging the flawless character of God. Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my…
Praying the Golden Rule
By
Mark and Jill Herringshaw
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. Matthew 7:12 And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? Matthew 7:3 I might have a full floweret of broccoli in my teeth, but all I can see is the tiny sesame seed…
Pray Like You Mean It
By
Mark and Jill Herringshaw
You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our Savior. (Psalm 65:5) The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. (James 5:16) What is the big deal about prayer? Prayer isn’t wishful thinking. It’s not merely a state of mind. Prayer is certainly no waste of time.…
Praying for Your Enemies
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Mark and Jill Herringshaw
When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before! (Job 42:10) But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (Matthew 5:44) So much of what we learn in Scripture is counter-intuitive. Whoever heard of loving people that hate…
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