The 3 Most Effective Prayers

The most effective prayers are often the simplest. Here are three of the shortest and simplest prayers you can pray. They are also among the most powerful prayers you can pray. Yet they are often the hardest and the most neglected. 1. I confess Confession is a way to acknowledge sins that are hidden and …

Praying through Scary Moments

I was house sitting in the countryside. It was a big house on a hill in an isolated area of a mostly rural county. Except for the dog and the cat, I was alone. I was relaxing on my day off when I looked out the window and saw a man walking around the property. …

What Does Prayer Mean to You?

As a prayer missionary, I'm interested to learn what prayer means to people. I often ask people: What does a prayer life look like to you? What does prayer mean to you? How has your life changed because of your prayer time with God? Meanwhile, I came across this delightful article about prayer. It is from …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

31 Days of Prayer Starters

If you would like to grow daily in your prayer life, here are some ways to get started. These are simple but powerful prayers, and you can choose one each day for a month. You can even choose just one that is meaningful to you, and repeat it each day. You can add more, from …

Prayer is a Daily Refreshment

As part of a school assignment, I ran across a delightful article on prayer. I felt so refreshed upon reviewing this article that I wanted to share it. Here is the link to the article, followed by the review I wrote for class. I hope you will enjoy reading this article as much as I …