Category Archives: Prayers and Devotions

Prayers and Devotions

God’s Prayer Requests

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jroesler728

Listening to God and talking to Him seem to gain a renewed sense of mystery and privilege this week as we remember the price God paid to open this line of communication for us. God not only initiates prayer by … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for My Friends

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Listening Father, Our hearts and minds are full of conversations we have had recently with friends and relatives.  Because we are over 60 in many cases, much of our conversations have to do with illnesses.  We are … Continue reading →

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A Banquet with the King

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jroesler728

I still have the invitation, a yellowed newspaper article and the gilded program. I have forgotten many things from the past fifty years but crystal clear is my memory of being in the presence of a king. Here is how it … Continue reading →

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Praying for or with Others

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jroesler728

Sometimes we may want to pray with or for someone but are not sure how to start. Here are some thoughts. I am grateful that I can pray for someone at anytime. No one but God needs to know. The privilege … Continue reading →

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Borrowing an Idea for Prayer

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jroesler728

Content of quote contributed by Kim Owens I was deeply blessed to discover the following thoughts from a friend who prays for me: So thankful ~ whenever eternal perspective washes over life circumstance ~ bringing freedom from worry & hope … Continue reading →

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Can This Machine Run?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jroesler728

Can you make this machine run? A friend advised me that a snow blower that I am trying to keep running might be beyond repair. “It is cheaply made,” he explained. I was surprised to hear this discouraging report because … Continue reading →

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Letting God Get a Word In

Posted on February 10, 2012 by jroesler728

We all have found ourselves in conversation with a person where we wonder if they will ever stop talking so we can get a word in. We are longing for dialogue but instead feel we are listening to a monologue. … Continue reading →

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Do Our Prayers Reflect Our Core Beliefs?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jroesler728

I remember walking home with a cross culture worker in an Eastern country. The people who attended the prayer meeting were preparing for life work that would put their very lives at stake. As I reflected on the evening of praise … Continue reading →

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A Receipt for a Prayer

Posted on January 23, 2012 by jroesler728

I got an email this week telling me that a friend of mine and her ten year old daughter had chosen a personal scripture verse to use as a prayer for each of their family members and “others” who they … Continue reading →

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Fresh Footprints in Fresh Snow

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jroesler728

Everything outside is pure white. The ground is covered. The pine trees have their green needles wearing white shawls while a red cardinal positions himself for a stunning portrait. As a child in the country the snow stayed white. Here in … Continue reading →

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