Our team gathered at the start of a weekend retreat. Two of our team members, a husband and wife, were missing. Shortly after we began our prayer time, the wife arrived, frantic. Their teenage son had run away from home. We began to pray for him, that the Lord would bring him home. I felt in … Continue reading Briar Patch Prayer
Author: Janet Eriksson
Why I Felt Compelled to Steal a Car
I’ve never stolen in my life. Imagine my surprise when the urge overcame me to steal a car. My ministry friends and I were staying at a bed and breakfast while attending a conference out of state. I took a walk after breakfast, enjoying the peaceful morning and small town atmosphere. On one street, I … Continue reading Why I Felt Compelled to Steal a Car
Why It Is Vital to Hold Still
Have you ever tried to keep a puppy quiet when he was awake and ready for action? Impossible, isn't it? Sometimes I think that's how we must appear to God. When we set out to live a life of prayer, walking and talking with God, there are times we absolutely must hold still. In Psalm … Continue reading Why It Is Vital to Hold Still
Why Every Intercessor Needs a Cover
Meet my friend Sally. She’s an intercessor. Every time she prays through a battle zone, she emerges feeling as if she is covered with black and blue marks. “That’s just part of being an intercessor,” she says. Wrong. Intercessors should not walk around with targets on their backs. It isn’t necessary for intercessors to wear … Continue reading Why Every Intercessor Needs a Cover
God Is Always with You
God is with you all the time. He loves to sit with you, walk with you, play and laugh with you. He shares your joys, and weeps with you when you're sad. He talks to you, He even sings to you. He is always willing to guide you, to answer your questions, to listen to … Continue reading God Is Always with You
Prayer Works!
Prayer works. I'm telling you. Prayer works. It works because through prayer we invite God to work. The past few weeks have not been easy but I've stayed mostly encouraged. Tonight while going into a group prayer time the enemy clobbered me with discouragement. I still went for prayer out of sheer obedience. When we … Continue reading Prayer Works!
More Faces of Nepal … Thank You for Praying
A beautiful daughter of God in the Trishuli, Nepal marketplace ... please pray for her and her family ... A little one dancing with Jesus at a Nepali church service ... At home in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas ... the pollution is real and painful to breathe ... but God is real too, … Continue reading More Faces of Nepal … Thank You for Praying
Faces of Nepal … and Prayers
Remembering friends in Nepal today ... and praying for them. So many beautiful faces ... adults trying to get through the day, as we all do ... trying to keep their families safe ... food on the table ... finding joy and laughter ... Nepal is not an easy place to live, but the people … Continue reading Faces of Nepal … and Prayers
Freedom for Blessings
Scripture Verse "And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God: 'Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of … Continue reading Freedom for Blessings
Prayers for the Fluffies
I had the amazing privilege to pray trauma off a sweet dog in the park last night who had lost his mate. He was shaking and very upset. The owner and the dog allowed me to place my hands on him and pray. I love to pray for animals. I used to pet sit and … Continue reading Prayers for the Fluffies
Adventures with God 