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Radically Remake Your Prayer Life With This Simple Tool
It’s a foggy almost-winter morning as I join the other women at the table with my Bible and tall pink mug. We are here to dig into Scripture and talk about how to be consistent when we pray. I know my prayer life desperately needs an overhaul, but I’m too tired to come up with a reasonable plan for the remake. We take turns sipping our respective beverages and talking about what God is doing in our lives, and then the conversation turns to how to be more deliberate in prayer. How to Connect Your Prayer Life With Your Thought-Life And then it happens. The dear older woman sitting next…
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5 Kingdom Advancement Prayers for Our World
God’s kingdom is the realm in which he rules and reigns. His kingdom has come to earth in part, but we are all awaiting the day when Jesus returns and reigns in full. Until that time, we can join together in praying kingdom advancement prayers for the world. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to guide you in seven days of prayer. 5 Kingdom Advancement Prayers for the World Matthew 6:10 reads: “Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” Jesus’ words lead us to consider: Just what does it look like to pray for his kingdom to come…
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How to Pray Powerful Prayers for Your Inner Circle
I watch our baby boy sleep on the other side of the room while rain streams down the sliding glass door. His eyelids flutter as he dreams, and I ask God to lead me as I aim to pray powerful prayers for this little one’s life. I’ve been juggling lately. I’ve been juggling my writing career, my friendships, my relationship with God, my family, and more. We each have our own kinds of juggling. We juggle careers, relationships, and self-care. Our quiet and hidden work often feels more humble than our public service. Meanwhile, the hidden service is often the most important work. And a vital part of this hidden…
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Start Praying for Your Children With This Life-Changing Prayer
The new school year always prompts me to be more intentional about praying for my kids as I send them into the world. If you can relate—if you want to be more consistent when it comes to praying for your children—this is for you today. I’ve been praying for my little ones for over a decade now. Over the years, I’ve discovered one powerful prayer that has changed the way I parent and the way I encourage my kids. Start Praying for Your Children Like This . . . Before I share the prayer I pray for my kids every single day, let me invite you into the evening God…
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8 Life-Changing Prayers for Your Kids
I recently wrote my kids’ names on the front of my prayer journal as a reminder to pray for them every day. Much to my frustration, I often stare at their names and draw a blank. If you’re like me, you want to pray powerful prayers for your kids, but sometimes you get stuck. How to Pray Life-Changing Prayers for Your Kids When I feel stuck, I pull out this list of eight life-changing prayers and pray from it. I originally wrote these Bible-based prayers at the start of a new school year, but now I pray them all year long. My hope is that these prayers will help you…
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7 Powerful Daily Prayers for Your Children
Every morning, I sit in front of my prayer list and ask God to show me how to pray for my kids. When we’re not sure how to pray, God’s Word enables us to stand in agreement with him and lift our children before his throne with confidence. Today, we’ll explore seven powerful daily prayers for your children or grandchildren. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for three devotional books to read with your kids. Daily Prayers for Your Children Praying these prayers for my kids has centered my focus and blessed my prayer life. God wants to work in the lives of the children you…
