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Prayers and Devotions

Where to Start

by Shirlee Vandegrift Heavenly Father, I come before You not knowing how to pray, or where to start. You are so big and I am so small. You are so powerful and am so weak. You are so truthful and … Continue reading

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A Prayer after Christmas

Good and Loving God, This year as I think about all the preparations for Christmas and then acknowledge that, for some, the hopes for the day could not be met, I am remembering the Garden of Eden. I am so … Continue reading

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Love Wrapped in Power: a Christmas Prayer

Father in Heaven, We thank you that we can come to you as your children. Thank you that you welcome us and want to us to become familiar with your love and your power. As we prepare for Christmas, we … Continue reading

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God Is Paying Attention!

We had a first time attendee in our prayer group this week. He is a middle-aged man with prophetic gifts. The group is led by a grandmother in her 80’s. This grandmother poured out her heart’s concern regarding her grandson who … Continue reading

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Journey of Prayer

One of the most precious gifts God has given us is a free ticket for the Journey of Prayer. It is the “trip of a lifetime” because God travels with us, leads us to His heart and speaks into ours. It … Continue reading

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My Thanksgiving Prayer

I thought it would be easy to write a thanksgiving prayer but I am finding it hard. It is hard to know how to start. It doesn’t feel rightt o say “thank you” to God when I use this same … Continue reading

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Feeling for You

by Shirlee Vandegrift Father of All, “All we have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.” So much of what stirs us in our time with You is found in music and lyrics such as … Continue reading

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A Prayer for a Steadfast Story

Our Father in heaven, my heart is filled with worship. I am especially grateful today for your story. You created us to walk with you but we decided to cut own path. Then, you created a way back through faith … Continue reading

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When God Does Nothing

When we hurt we look for relief. Pain control is a major factor in medical protocol. No one expects pain that does not respond to treatment. There are so many options, so many approaches. There must be something that will … Continue reading

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Prayer-the Start of our Day

by Shirlee Vandegrift Lord God, Every morning when we wake up, even before we get up, we should thank You for the night past and thank You for the day ahead. We are sorry for the times when we start … Continue reading

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