Here is a dangerous prayer you can pray, one that will hurt at first but be so worth it. It is based on John 15 where Jesus says He is the True Vine, God the Father is the Vinedresser, and we are the branches. Jesus says, “Every branch that bears fruit he prunes, that it […]
Prayer
How to Plan Your Daily Prayer Routine
This article originally ran on OpentheBible.org. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:6) Prayer is an offer of a lifetime. The God of the universe invites us into His […]
Free eBook: A Short Book on Effective Prayer
I recently launched a new resource! A Short Book on Effective Prayer shares a few of my best articles on prayer. You can download the PDF eBook by subscribing to this site or buy the Kindle or paperback versions. What is effective prayer? It’s a question every Christian asks either consciously or unconsciously. We want our […]
Ten Ideas for Cultivating Small Group Prayer
If you’re looking for a Bible verse about group prayer, James 5:16 isn’t a bad choice: Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. By God’s grace, praying with and for one another is […]
A Prayer to Not Waste Your Suffering
Heavenly Father, You know the pain I’m going through. You know how long this suffering has weighed on me. I need Your help, not only to persevere, but to keep my eyes on You. This trial seems pointless, but I know You have a purpose even if I can’t see it. You’re too wise, powerful, […]