I love praying for animals. I have seen God move in response to healing prayer requests for animals. Like the horse who was struggling with an illness. The owner brought a photo of the horse to our healing prayer/worship service one evening. We prayed over the photo. The owner went home to find the horse … Continue reading Doggy Heart
Category: Prayer
Ask for a Prayer Strategy
Your prayers are powerful. Because of that power, you want to be sure you are praying in a way that aligns with God's will. That doesn't mean you can only pray, "Thy will be done." I know folks who feel most comfortable praying this way, and I understand it. I honor their desire to be … Continue reading Ask for a Prayer Strategy
Group Prayer – Feel the Difference
When I arrived home tonight, I felt amazing. For me, lately, that's unusual. It's been a rough stretch. But I felt well and truly amazing. That's when I realized I had been praying, together with other people, all day. I got together with a group of folks in the morning and we prayed. What an awesome time … Continue reading Group Prayer – Feel the Difference
Symbols of Prayer
If you've ever tried to teach about prayer in a church, you have probably encountered the challenge of teaching about something that is largely invisible. Prayer is not something you can see. We know it works, just like we know gravity works. But we can't see the process with our natural eyes. Have you thought … Continue reading Symbols of Prayer
Really Present, Really Listening
A classmate shared today about an interview with Mother Theresa, in which she was asked about her prayer life with God. When asked what she said in prayer, she answered, "Nothing. I listen." When asked what God said, she answered, "Nothing. He listens." How powerful and true. Often we are taught (though don't necessarily "do") to … Continue reading Really Present, Really Listening
Adjust the Picture
I have many reasons to be discouraged. I have just come through a long and difficult season, and I'm still going through it. You may be able to relate to this as well. God certainly understands and His heart hurts for the discouraging times we go through. But I can't find anywhere in the Bible … Continue reading Adjust the Picture
5 Simple Moments of Blessing
Here are some simple ways to invite God into your day through blessing. Many of us bless our meals, whether we eat at home, at a restaurant, or on the go. We may also say prayers of blessing at bedtime, and again when we send our families off to school and work in the morning. … Continue reading 5 Simple Moments of Blessing
Prayers for Sweet Sleep
Several of my friends and I are struggling with sleep. Sleep deprivation is not only exhausting but also unhealthy. We have each tried different remedies - even prayer! - and nothing seems to help. One of my friends reminded me that God put us in relationships, and we need to pray for each other. When … Continue reading Prayers for Sweet Sleep
Praying as God’s Child
I was reminded this week of the importance of "just" spending time in prayer with God. Often, we get caught up in the prayer needs that surround us, including our own. We focus our prayers on the needs of others, or on the obstacles that lie in our path. The Bible tells us, in 2 … Continue reading Praying as God’s Child
Your Daily Prayer Refreshment
I was reminded this week of how refreshing prayer can be. I was eating a slice of watermelon - who doesn't love that wonderful summer refreshment! At the same time, I was reading about prayer. I felt so refreshed just thinking about spending time with God. I realized my time with Him is even more … Continue reading Your Daily Prayer Refreshment
Adventures with God 