The dark night of the soul. This phenomenon describes a malady that the greatest of Christians have suffered from time to time. It was the malady that provoked David to soak his pillow with tears. It was the malady that earned for Jeremiah the name, “The Weeping Prophet.” It was the malady that so afflicted … Continue reading The Dark Night of the Soul (Psalm 42-43)
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Sanctifying Our Deep Distresses
"In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.” - Psalm 18:6, 16 John Rippon wrote … Continue reading Sanctifying Our Deep Distresses
A Prayer for Those Coming Behind
What is it that older disciples owe those who are younger and coming behind them? What is the best gift that mentors can give their mentees? What is the most helpful thing that parents and grandparents can do for their kids and grandkids? What should disciples primarily do for those whom they are discipling? Diligently … Continue reading A Prayer for Those Coming Behind
Jesus’ Ultimate Desire for You
Before Jesus faces the agony of the cross and being forsaken of His Father, He prays for you. His high priestly prayer in John 17 reflects His priorities and desire for you: 20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they … Continue reading Jesus’ Ultimate Desire for You
Prayer: Learning How to Answer God
The Psalms play a crucial role in corporate and personal worship because Christians believe the richness of God’s Word ought to determine our prayers not the poverty of our own hearts. Why do we avail ourselves of the Psalms? The Psalms help us to know more intimately, love more fervently, and treasure more deeply our … Continue reading Prayer: Learning How to Answer God
A Prayer of Intercession for Fathers on Father’s Day
Father's Day is coming soon on June 18th. Here is a way to pray for our earthly dads. We come to you this day... For you are God the Father Almighty. You are the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of all of us who believe in Him. We praise you for creating heaven … Continue reading A Prayer of Intercession for Fathers on Father’s Day
A Spiritual Workout – Using the Psalms to Transform Sadness into Joy
Our God specializes in transforming sadness into joy. The ultimate demonstration of this is our Lord’s resurrection which we celebrate every Sunday. Yet, God’s people have celebrated through the centuries that sorrow and suffering never have the last word in their lives. For example, King David offers a rationale for why we cannot remain silent … Continue reading A Spiritual Workout – Using the Psalms to Transform Sadness into Joy
A Prayer for Good Friday
O Father, at Calvary’s cross, Your grace removes my burdens and heaps them on your Son, who is made a transgressor, a curse, and sin for me. There Christ was all anguish that I might have joy, cast off that I might be brought in, trodden down as an enemy that I might be welcomed … Continue reading A Prayer for Good Friday
Beginning a New Year Well
One of the best ways that you can begin your new year. I would encourage you to reflect upon and pray through this covenant that John Wesley wrote. Back in the olden days, the Methodists would have a service where the entire congregation would renew their vow to live faithfully for the Lord in the … Continue reading Beginning a New Year Well
Praying Scripture | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
At the beginning of 2023, I am beginning a sermon series on "What Matters Most." The first thing that matters most is that we possess true, saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. According to the below passage, the possession of true, saving faith in Jesus not only transforms our ultimate destiny but also how … Continue reading Praying Scripture | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
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