“But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:6   A strong prayer life is crucial for every believer. That’s why volumes have been written on[...]

“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   When we think about God’s will we tend to mean what He can do for us. But when the Bible talks about God’s will it’s usually giving us instructions. For instance,[...]

“As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” 1 Samuel 12:23   How do you respond to believers who aren’t following God and His Word?[...]

“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you…” John 15:7   How do you know that you’re abiding in Christ? Jesus linked our abiding in Him with His Word abiding in us. The more you engage the Bible with your mind, the more it will guide your[...]

“How long, O Lord, will I call for help, And You will not hear? I cry out to You, ‘Violence!’ Yet You do not save.” Habakkuk 1:2   It can be disheartening when God seems to be silent about the problems surrounding us. It’s hard to know what we should[...]

“O Lord my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.” Psalm 30:2   Does God still heal people today? Well, we know that the names of God reveal the reality of His nature. And the name Jehovah-Rapha means “The Lord Your Healer.” We also know that[...]

“And he was afraid and arose and ran for his life…” 1 Kings 19:3   Even God’s most faithful and courageous servants struggle with being afraid at times. Never underestimate the force of fear. It can quickly spiral into anxiety, despair, or hopelessness. Such was the case with Elijah, even though he[...]

“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all.” Philippians 1:3-4 Each Thanksgiving we gather around the table and talk about the things we’re most grateful for. But long before the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving, the[...]

“I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:147 (NIV)   Some situations weigh heavily on our hearts. Sleep may even become elusive if a sense of desperation creeps into our thoughts. At some point we’ve all given God our preferred[...]