Posts with the tag “prayer”

"And the king said to me, 'What are you requesting?' So I prayed to the God of heaven." - Nehemiah 2:4 Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, “Why am I here? Why this job, this school, this neighborhood, this circle of people? Maybe it feels random or even frustrating. But what if it is not? What if God has placed you exactly where you are for a reason? Nehemiah was not a pastor or...  Read More

"Send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I may rebuild it." - Nehemiah 2:4 Have you ever felt like God was asking you to do something that made no sense? Something that felt too big, too heavy, too impossible for someone like you? Maybe you felt the nudge to lead a Bible study even though you have never led anything before. Maybe you felt the tug to share your story...  Read More

"Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways." - Psalm 128:1 Obedience is not flashy. It is not always easy. But it is always worth it. Every move of God begins with someone saying yes. Not a yes built on comfort or popularity or convenience. Just a simple yes rooted in obedience. When you look back on the story of any faithful church or faithful life, you will see this pattern r...  Read More

"Come, let’s rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, so that we will no longer be a disgrace." - Nehemiah 2:17 Sometimes God gives you a burden that you can’t ignore. And with that burden comes a call that won’t go away. It starts quietly, an ache in your spirit about something that’s broken. Then comes the prayer. You bring it to God, not even knowing what to say, but knowing you can’t carry it alone. And if y...  Read More

"If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I may rebuild it." - Nehemiah 2:5 Prayer is never meant to be the end of the story. For Nehemiah, it was the beginning. His burden led him to his knees, but from there, it led him to stand up and do something. After days of fasting and praying, Nehemiah did...  Read More

"When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of days, fasting and praying before the God of the heavens." - Nehemiah 1:4 When God gives you a burden, He does not expect you to carry it alone. He expects you to bring it to Him in prayer. That is what we see in Nehemiah. His heart broke for the people in Jerusalem, but before he picked up a tool or made a plan or asked the ...  Read More

"Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints." - Ephesians 6:18 Of all the weapons God gives you in spiritual warfare, prayer is one of the most powerful. It’s not an afterthought or a last resort, it’s your direct line to the Commander of the battle. Prayer connects you to God’s power, ...  Read More

"And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace." - Ephesians 6:15 In the battle of spiritual warfare, your footing matters. Soldiers in ancient times wore sturdy sandals equipped with nails or spikes to ensure stability on the battlefield. In the armor of God, your spiritual footing comes from the gospel of peace. It’s not just protection for your feet, it’s...  Read More

“Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.” - Revelation 2:5   Having remembered the times when we were closest to God and repented of the ways we’ve drifted, the next step is to return to Him wholeheartedly. This process of remembering, repenting, and returning is not just a spiritual exercise but a pathway to experiencing the abundant life God desires for us. R...  Read More

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:9-12 As we continue our journey through the secrets of sacrifice, we arrive at the fourth flesh hook: Fellowship....  Read More

"Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before." - Daniel 6:10   Following God's commands and being faithful to Him can be a radical journey—one that requires courage and unwavering trust. In Daniel ch...  Read More

"A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12Have you ever marveled at the strength of a cord of three strands? It’s a powerful image that goes beyond the beauty of two becoming one. In Ecclesiastes 4:12, we read, “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” It’s a profound truth that God invites us to live out in our marriages. You and your spouse, entwine...  Read More

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2 Prayer is not merely a religious duty or a last resort in times of trouble; it is a vital connection that we, as believers, have with our Heavenly Father. It is through prayer that we communicate with God, seek His guidance, find comfort, and experience His transforming power. The verse from Colossians 4:2 re...  Read More