Tag: Prayer

“YOU EARNED THIS ONE!”

ByDr. Mark June 29, 2022 0 Comments
“It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.’” (Luke 11:1 NASB) Monday’s meditation was not so short, even though it was supposed to be your “Monday Short.”  Tuesday’s meditation was long, for some.  But I’m thankful and appreciative that...

“PLAY TO YOUR STRONG SUIT”

ByDr. Mark June 20, 2022 0 Comments
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26 NIV) You can thank my Director Of Christian Education for really assuring that you get a true Monday Short this week.  Isn’t God good!  She sent me the Scripture above Friday and I thought I should pass it on.  A term we have used, taken from the game of cards is...

THERE IS NOTHING IN BETWEEN TODAY

ByDr. Mark February 10, 2022 0 Comments
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.” (I Chronicles 4:10 King James Version) This morning there is not a mini-dissertation or semi-sermon for you to read.  Except for an...

THE PRAYER CUP

ByDr. Mark January 20, 2022 0 Comments
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV) I’m not sure if it was my past experience working for a company which practiced the principle, “There is a place for everything and everything has a place,” or if it was the obsessive-compulsive disorder that I am accused of having. ...

YES! YOU STILL HAVE TIMEOUTS!

ByDr. Mark December 9, 2021 0 Comments
“Oh, I must find rest in God only, because my hope comes from him!  Only God is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold!  I will not be shaken.  My deliverance and glory depend on God.  God is my strong rock.  My refuge is in God.  All you people: Trust in him at all times!  Pour out your hearts before him!  God is our refuge!” (Psalm 62:5-8 Contemporary English Bible) I read the...

POP ARTS

ByDr. Mark July 14, 2021 0 Comments
“And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”  (Luke 22:45-46 ESV) Nope!  No sir!  No ma’am! That was not a typing error in the title!  I did not leave off the “T” of one of your favorite or at least familiar...

THE GUEST ROOM

ByDr. Mark July 13, 2021 0 Comments
“I run for dear life to God, I’ll never live to regret it. Do what you do so well: get me out of this mess and up on my feet. Put your ear to the ground and listen, give me space for salvation. Be a guest room where I can retreat; you said your door was always open! You’re my salvation—my vast, granite fortress.” (Psalm 71:1-3 The Message Bible) Have you ever been on a long trip where...

WON’T YOU PRAY WITH ME?

ByDr. Mark June 10, 2021 0 Comments
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”  (Isaiah 40:31 KJV) This morning let’s go straight to God in prayer.  Let’s speak the unspoken and seek the Lord’s help for ourselves or for others!  Perhaps we will pray for all!  The Lord, He...

WHEN YOU PRAY

ByDr. Mark April 7, 2021 0 Comments
“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6 NLT) Struggling with his morning work, a math problem aimed at seeing how much the students retained from the lesson the day before, a young man asks his classmate for help.  The classmate is compassionate and...

PERSISTENCE

ByDr. Mark January 14, 2021 0 Comments
“When Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (Luke 18:1 NIV) This morning I am going to share an appropriate lesson for these times; suitable from an independent nation perspective and from an individual perspective.  It comes from a Leadership Council Meeting meditation that started our meeting back in 2018.  I think you will...