Posts by Karen Barber
How to Agree Together in Prayer
Agreeing together in prayer is a prayer practice Jesus teaches about in the Bible that brings special power to group prayer when two or more people pray in one accord. Definition of agreeing in prayer Agreeing in prayer isn’t simply approving of what someone is saying. It means that you actively align your heart, mind…
Read MorePrayer Partner and Prayer Partnership How To
This prayer partner how-to will give you the essential information needed to form and enjoy a successful prayer partnership. A prayer partnership is made up of two people who agree to meet for prayer on a regular basis. Forming a prayer partnership moves prayer from personal, private prayer done alone into the arena of interactive/community-based…
Read MorePrayer Group Best Practices
These prayer group best practices include a section of prayer group best practices for group organization/logistics and logistics and a section with best practices for what to do during the prayer times. Using these will help you stay focused on your main prayer mission, use your prayer time wisely and add power and purpose through…
Read MoreHow to Do Guided Prayer in a Group or on Your Own
Guided prayer are a way of praying where you hear or read a prayer prompt provided for you that helps you form your own prayers on the subject introduced by the prompt. Guided prayer can either be done in a group or on your own. How to do guided prayer in a group To do…
Read MoreDeciding the Best Time to Retire Prayer
This Deciding the Best Time to Retire Prayer helps you find God’s guidance as you evaluate when the best time is to retire from your job. Prayer is needed to get God’s insights and direction on when to retire because we‘re all in different life situation and we’re all unique. Deciding the Best Time to…
Read MoreEyes-Open Prayer Conversation Idea Making It Easy to Pray Out Loud for Others
Many people don’t feel comfortable praying out loud with other people so I developed an easy, eyes-open prayer conversation idea for our group. In this eyes-open conversational prayer idea, each person shares something they are thankful to God for and something that is challenging them. A designated person in the group uses this information to…
Read MoreThree Wisemen, Dia de Los Reyes, Epiphany Prayer for Perseverance in Finding God
Epiphany or Dia de Los Reyes celebrates the visit of the Three Wisemen to worship baby Jesus. Epiphany is a good time to pray for vision, direction and perseverance as we journey toward God. Epiphany is based on Matthew 2:1-12 in the Bible and is celebrated by Christian churches on Jan. 6 or on the…
Read MoreStopping Negative Thoughts Prayer
This Stopping Negative Thoughts Prayer gives you God’s help in identifying and stopping negative thoughts by affirming the truth about your self-worth in God’s sight. Stopping Negative Thoughts Prayer Dear God, I’m having trouble stopping negative thoughts. There’s a voice in my head that keeps telling me negative things. The Bible says that you know…
Read MorePraying About Bad Leaders and Government Officials
Praying about bad leaders and government officials is crucial because we need God’s help and grace to live well despite being under poor leadership. The Bible tells about many bad kings and leaders and offers advice and hope on how to cope and thrive. This prayer can be used to pray about bad leaders in…
Read MoreAutumn, Fall and Harvest Prayer
This autumn, fall and harvest prayer can be used at during the fall or harvest season to celebrate God’s provision and the beauty of the season. Autumn, Fall and Harvest Prayer Dear Lord of the Harvest, Thank you for creating the beauty of the fall season as autumn spreads your glorious splendor across the earth.…
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