Category: Prayer

Prayer reflections, tips, and resources – to build and strengthen our faith, bringing encouragement to stand in prayer for our families and communities.

Prayer

20 Christian Books on Prayer to Inspire and Refresh

Sharon Hazel

Prayer in essence is simple, and yet there are times when we all seem to find it hard. Are you struggling with your prayer life at the moment? Then take a moment to read through some of these recommendations of Christian books on prayer. There are book reviews for some of the best books about prayer, these include new titles as well as a few classics. But I have also added some devotional books of daily prayers. All of these are tools to help us develop and deepen our relationship with God.

Continue reading “20 Christian Books on Prayer to Inspire and Refresh” →
A picture of a woman sitting alone at a table with her head bowed in prayer.
Prayer

Elijah Prays For Rain – 4 Lessons in Prayer

Sharon Hazel

Elijah was an Old Testament prophet called to contend for righteousness and faith in God. He lived amongst apostasy and evil, but he had unique experiences of the power of God. This was a witness to the people of Israel that the LORD alone is God. But Elijah was also an example to the early church, and to us, of a man of prayer. There are no lengthy prayers recorded – it is not his words that inspire us but the effectiveness of his prayers. As Elijah prays for rain on Mount Carmel there are four relevant prayer lessons for our lives today…

Continue reading “Elijah Prays For Rain – 4 Lessons in Prayer” →
Light blue background scattered with glass crystals and a small clear glass bottle with some clear liquid in the center of the picture.
Prayer

Does God Collect Our Tears In A Bottle?

Sharon Hazel

Where does this idea that God might collect our tears in a bottle come from? And why does it inspire so many paintings and poems? If you’ve never heard this phrase before, or have heard it but don’t understand the relevance, then read on. We will explore where it is found in Scripture, the context of the verse, and why it brings comfort to so many people.

Continue reading “Does God Collect Our Tears In A Bottle?” →
Picture of a woman sitting on a headland looking out to sea
Prayer

What Is The Meaning of Psalm 13?

Sharon Hazel

What is the meaning of Psalm 13? It is a psalm, and a prayer, that we can all identify with when waiting on God becomes difficult. Life can be tough, and even now, many of us are still waiting on God to answer prayer. Sometimes it may appear as if God is not responding to our situation and that is painful. But there is hope, in the message and meaning of Psalm 13, for all those who are waiting on God…

Continue reading “What Is The Meaning of Psalm 13?” →
Prayer

What Was The Last Prayer Of Jesus?

Sharon Hazel

As Jesus approached Jerusalem for the Passover celebration He knew that His time was short, the hour when opposition to His ministry would reach its climax was fast approaching. But Jesus would share one last Passover supper with His disciples. In those final moments with those who were closest to Him, the last prayer of Jesus reveals what was important to Him. This is what He wanted to say again, what He wanted the disciples to remember, and what He wanted us to know!

Continue reading “What Was The Last Prayer Of Jesus?” →
Prayer

How To Pray The Lord’s Prayer Every Day!

Sharon Hazel

When we read the Lord’s prayer, we hear the words that Jesus used to teach His disciples how to pray. But to understand how to pray the Lord’s prayer every day examines the meaning and the pattern that the prayer follows. This helps to focus our thoughts, without the familiar words becoming repetitive and meaningless.

Continue reading “How To Pray The Lord’s Prayer Every Day!” →