The holiday season is an easy time to be thankful and express gratitude. We’re reminded of it constantly. But maybe you’re tired of the same old routines. Maybe it’s hard to think of new things to be thankful for. If that’s you, try reading through these things for which Paul is thankful: The believers inContinue reading “PAUL’S THANKSGIVINGS”
Category Archives: Paul
PRAYING FOR LEADERS
How aware are you of current events? How much do you know about the officials that are ruling over your community and country? If you’re like me, you might not know very much and you’re not very happy with what you do know. The whole world is in a strange time and some of usContinue reading “PRAYING FOR LEADERS”
PRAYING FOR MISSIONS
Do you ever feel claustrophobic when you think about your life? Maybe overwhelmed is the better expression. It’s when you feel everything is falling apart or that you’re losing control little by little or you can’t seem to shake stress or drama in your life. Praying and reading the Word are the best responses weContinue reading “PRAYING FOR MISSIONS”
COMMANDED TO PRAY
God commands us to pray. Do you enjoy being commanded to do things? I usually don’t, but it can be easier to obey a command if we know there will be benefits for us. We follow orders at our jobs because it will help us keep our job which is how we make money inContinue reading “COMMANDED TO PRAY”
PAUL’S PERSONAL REQUESTS
Last week we took an overview look at Paul’s intercession, or prayer requests, for others. But he also asked others to pray for him. Paul asked: -That he might visit the believers in Rome (Rom. 1:10)-To be rescued from unbelievers in Judea (Rom. 15:31)-To be accepted by the saints in Judea (Rom. 15:31)-For a tripContinue reading “PAUL’S PERSONAL REQUESTS”
PAUL’S REQUESTS FOR OTHERS
Last week we looked at some of the habits of the Apostle Paul’s prayer life. I’m so excited to take a look at what he prayed for! After reading through all the prayers I could find, I listed 41 items that Paul prayed for other people. This doesn’t even include His thanksgivings, praises, personal requests,Continue reading “PAUL’S REQUESTS FOR OTHERS”
INSPIRATION FROM PAUL
How did you learn to pray? Do you have a specific style of praying? Have you ever changed the way you pray? One way to examine how you learned to pray is by thinking of the people in your life that prayed aloud. Quite often our styles reflect the Christians that surround us. We canContinue reading “INSPIRATION FROM PAUL”