Prayer, Plain and Simple

Please, Lord, please save us. Please, Lord, please give us success. Psalm 118:25 If you are working through a business contract today, let’s pray. God has promises in His Word that we can claim when Jesus is our leader, the CEO of our business and our lives, and the love and power by which we operate.…

May he give us the desire to do his will in everything and to obey all the commands… And may these words that I have prayed in the presence of the Lord be before him constantly, day and night… 1 Kings 8:58,59 Solomon was at one point in his life the wisest man that ever…

“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey…

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” 2 Corinthians 9:8-9 Sow what?! Whatever you need. If you need…

“I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it.  And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say.” ~Jesus (John 12:49-50) Jesus was so attuned to the Father that He didn’t…

Many people did believe [Jesus], however…they wouldn’t admit it. For they loved human praise more than the praise of God. John 12:42,43 Concern for our image can keep us from enjoying the affirmation that God wants to give us. When we seek accolades from people, we will miss out on God’s praise. Isn’t it wonderful that while…

Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume…and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance. But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given…

My heart trembles only at your Word. Psalm 119:161B My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises. Psalm 57:7 (AMP) Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. John 14:1 If you are facing heart-health challenges, we invite you…

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”  ~Jesus (John 15:11) What “things” was Jesus referring to? Living in the love of God and continually loving people. He made is so simple for us. What is the outcome of love? Joy that fills…

“But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Mark 11:25 Forgiveness is a key that will open any door in your life. While it isn’t easy, it is easier than wallowing in the pain of unforgiveness. Neither is…

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