He regards it as the highest insult for the wicked to boast of His covenant while profaning His sacred Name by their whole lives.

Prayer turns problems into promises and possibilities.

I do believe in the power of prayer. I do. And I believe in the power of human kindness.

. . . you must not build upon foundations of prayer and contemplation alone for unless you strive after the virtues and practice them you will never grow to be more than dwarfs.

My prayer time alone with the Lord Jesus is more important than any other thing I do each day. There in the secret place the devils plans are shattered and Gods victories are won evil is thwarted and blessings are unleashed sicknesses are overcome and sin is denied its sway over the lives of the weak. Our God is an answering God.

I began praying for the health and safety of my boys before each one was born. Once a week for two years prior to Josephs death I also gathered with other moms to pray for my sons and their schools and I specifically asked God to protect the health and safety of Joseph Curt and Wyatt. My prayers were not answered the way I had hoped. Despite countless prayers for Joseph to be safe God said no. His plan remains a mystery. I have had to accept that mystery and trust Him in the dark.

Is not prayer the intensely personal struggle within each disciple and among us collectively to resist the despair and distractions that cause us to practice unbelief to abandon or avoid the way of Jesus

Little kids I dont mind. Every kid wants a pony. Its grown-ups that get my robe in a knot. Stop with the begging okay Adore me for a change. Or give thanks. I like gratitude. Or ask for guidance. But oh no. Its always the pony.

When the going gets tough the poor close their eyes the rich open their wallets.

A Prayer for Daily InsightOpen my eyes God. Help me to perceive what I have ignored to uncover what I have forgotten to find what I have been searching for. Remind me that I dont have to journey far to discover something new for miracles surround me blessings and holiness abound. And You are near. Amen.