It all starts with God! We should always begin by acknowledging God's greatness and praising Him for who he is and what He has done for us. The Lord's Prayer teaches us to pray with faith that God can do what we ask of Him. It also teaches us how to prioritize our prayers. Jesus… Continue reading Hallowed be thy Name – The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer is a beautiful tool that teaches us how to pray. However, it is not a magic chant that Christians should mindlessly repeat. Jesus made an important distinction before saying this prayer. He said, “pray in this manner,” not literally pray these words. The Lord’s Prayer is a model or template for us… Continue reading It’s Not A Magic Chant – The Lord’s Prayer
Almost everyone in our culture, Christian or not, knows the Lord's prayer or can at least recognize it. It is recited at secular events and funerals by all attendees. This prayer is vital for all Christians. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, the Lord's prayer was the instruction he gave.… Continue reading Lord, teach us to pray – The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer is a necessary discipline, second only to reading the Bible. God has spoken to us through the scriptures and through example that we are expected to pray if we expect to become more Christlike. God hears every prayer we say or think, even if it is weak. Despite the importance of prayer, it is… Continue reading Prayer – Spiritual Discipline
What do you think about all day? Our minds are bombarded with stimuli, radio, podcasts, tv, and all types of communication. So much so that we hardly have a moment's peace. Our minds race back and forth from work to family, neighbors, to a to-do list. Our minds simply never stop. No wonder we are… Continue reading Mediation Spiritual – DIscipline
