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9 Empowering Benefits of Fasting and Prayer
Fasting is one of the most overlooked spiritual practices in many contemporary Christian circles, but there are many benefits of fasting and prayer. The Bible describes different kinds of fasts for different lengths of time. Most often, fasting involves abstaining from food, but we can abstain from anything that brings comfort. We’ll look at more examples in today’s post. I’ll be the first to admit that fasting doesn’t come naturally or easily to me. Especially as someone who has struggled with unhealthy deprivation when it comes to eating, I’ve wrestled with fasting from food. Nevertheless, I haven’t given up on this discipline. I’ve also learned to fast from other comforts,…
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Prayer Points for Intimacy With God With Scriptures
The warm days of June have arrived with all their light and brilliance, and life is filled with potential, hope. No matter where this season finds you, God is pursuing you. He wants a close, loving relationship with you. Today we’ll explore ten prayer points for intimacy with God with Scriptures to guide us. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God and develop a closer relationship with him. Prayer Points for Intimacy With God With Scriptures God’s greatest desire is a relationship with each of his children. For this reason, when we pray his Word…
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8 Easter Prayer Points With Scriptures to Guide You
The scent of spring has settled over the valley, the whole earth singing a song of resurrection. It seems fitting as we prepare to celebrate a different resurrection. Today, I invite you to join me as we explore eight Easter prayer points with Scriptures to guide our prayers. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God in replenishing ways this Easter and beyond. 8 Easter Prayer Points With Scriptures Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ and the work he accomplished on the cross. At the cross, God demonstrated his love for us by sending his Son to…
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10 Prayer Points for Alignment With God
A falling veil of white greets me with the dawn, folding me into itself. I watch the snowflakes flutter to the earth as I ask God to align my heart with his heart. Throughout the past year, this prayer for alignment has transformed my life. Today, we’ll look at 10 prayer points for alignment with God as we aim to stay in step with him. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that will help you find victory in Christ as well as a library of free devotionals and eBooks for every season of life. 10 Prayer Points for Alignment With God…
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Psalm 91 Prayer Points: Prayers for Your Family and Friends
In the gentle hours of moonlight and silence, I lift my eyes to a starlit sky. My heart is heavy, and I read Psalm 91 as I pray for protection over our family. Today, I’ll share the Psalm 91 prayer points I prayed in the hours of darkness. May these prayers bless you as you draw near to God in prayer as well. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God in prayer. Let’s dive into these Psalm 91 prayer points. Psalm 91 Prayer Points Jewish tradition attributes Psalm 91 to Moses, noting similarities between…
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10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life and Experience God’s Answers
Imagine how different our lives might be if we prayed with fervency, believing God would respond to our prayers. Today, we’ll explore 10 ways to improve your prayer life. We’ll look at biblical examples of prayer warriors and discuss the shift from praying out of obligation to praying with expectation. I’ll also share a personal example of praying with specificity and watching God break down barriers in a relationship. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God daily. 10 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life The following insights are gleaned from God’s Word as well as…
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Prayers for the Nation: 10 Biblical Prayer Points
A few years ago, a friend shared a question she’d been asking God during her quiet moments with him: “God, what is on your heart today?” Most of us focus on our personal needs when we draw near to God in prayer. God wants us to pray for these needs. He also wants us to come into alignment with him as we intercede for our nation and the world. Today, we’ll look at 10 biblical prayers for the nation. We are all called to be intercessors. These prayers can help us have an outward focus as we pray for God’s guidance, healing, and divine intervention in the world. I encourage…
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20 Bible Verses About the Kingdom of God
When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, his prayer included these words: “Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Many of us have memorized this prayer, but we fail to understand the Kingdom of God. Today, we’ll study this phrase and explore 20 Bible verses about the Kingdom of God. Bible Verses About the Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God is mentioned more than 80 times in the New Testament. Let’s look at 20 of these verses together today. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you experience God’s Kingdom in your…
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Prayer Points for Today: Start Your Day With God
Winter stirs within me a longing. I long for the light. I long for the long days of summer, the sun still high in the sky as we tuck the little ones into bed. As I gaze out the window on this winter morning, I feel inspired to write a list of prayer points for today, reminders to begin all my days with God. 10 Prayer Points for Today I invite you to join me in praying through these prayer points for today. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you stay in step with God every day. Prayer…
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4 Christmas Eve Prayers for Peace and Joy
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, I invite you to join me as we ask God to fill our lives with joy and peace today and beyond. You might read these Christmas Eve prayers and pray them in quiet solitude. Or you might share them as you gather with loved ones over dinner or gifts. Whatever the case, I pray they lead you closer to the Father’s heart of love today. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God. 4 Christmas Eve Prayers for Peace and Joy 1. Thank God for demonstrating…
