…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) Year after year, search data on major Bible websites show Philippians […]
Prayer
Why You Have an Unsatisfactory Prayer Life
I have the sneaking suspicion that if you ask most Christians if they are satisfied with their prayer lives, most would say “no.” On one hand, that’s OK, we should never be content in our pursuit of God but continually seek to grow. On the other hand, much of our dissatisfaction may be our own […]
Overcoming Roadblocks to Joy in Prayer — My Appearance on the Reasonable Theology Podcast
My friend Clay Kraby recently welcomed me onto the Reasonable Theology podcast to discuss a topic I’m passionate about: overcoming roadblocks to prayer. You can listen below or on ReasonableTheology.org. The following show notes are courtesy of ReasonableTheology.org. All believers experience roadblocks in their prayer life at one time or another, and many Christians find growing in the […]
John Calvin’s Tips for Right and Worshipful Prayer
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ll probably know I enjoy Calvin’s writing on prayer from The Institutes of Christian Religion—that’s why I made it accessible in the stand-alone volume The Chief Exercise of Faith: John Calvin on Prayer.”” This post shares tips gleaned from Calvin. The tips are more scattered than systematic, […]
Seeking reward is a legit motivator to pray
What drives you to pray? Perhaps it’s a great need in your life brings you to your knees. Maybe you trust that God answers prayer. Or it could simply be a love for your heavenly Father and the desire to please Him. If you’re like me, the words “without me you can do nothing” (John […]
