Posts by Karen Barber
Top Ten Scriptures on Prayer
These top ten scriptures on prayer teach us how to pray with confidence and authority. Here are the top 10 scriptures on prayer and how to use and apply them effectively when you pray: 1. Matthew 6:9-13: The Lords Prayer or the Our Father “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven,…
Read MoreWhat is Prayer? Prayer is the Soul’s Sincere Desire
What is prayer? This question has been poetically answered by James Montgomery covering many of the aspects of prayer as we experience it as a longing for God, a soul that needs unburdening, the need for forgiveness and a means of living well for God. Use this poem which was adapted into a hymn to…
Read MoreSecrets to Developing Powerful Christian Meditation Time
Powerful Christian meditation time is the secret to having a full, satisfying and successful life. Christian meditation is an essential form of prayer where we spend quality personal time with God enjoying His loving presence and letting him fill our hearts with His thoughts, love, direction and peace. Here are the secrets of creating and…
Read MoreOnline Meditation Practice for Christian Reverie
Christian Reverie is a form of Christian meditation where you immerse yourself in the beauty of God’s creation and allow God to pleasantly transport you beyond your own small world. Christian Reverie meditation is a very healing and filling meditation method because it moves your focus from our own problems and life and places your…
Read MoreFinding Your Soul Mate and Marriage Partner Prayer
Finding your marriage partner and soul mate can become much easier through prayer. Prayer can help you think through the qualities you are looking for in a husband or wife. Praying for the right person to share your life with can also save you time and help you avoid mistakes by eliminating potential partners who…
Read MoreHow to Do Meditation in Nature in Christian Meditation
Meditation in nature allows us to contemplate and enjoy God’s nearness through marveling at the beauty and power of creation. Christian mediation in nature is the act of spending time in silent personal thought in order to experience closeness to God. Meditation in nature has been practiced since Biblical times and some of the most…
Read MoreAnxiety Calming Prayer
To calm anxiety, this prayer can help. Anxiety often comes from the stress of doing something such as flying in an airplane that causes you to feel extremely worried, uncomfortable or fearful. Anxiety can also be a chronic disorder where you have general feelings of fear or dread most of the time. The following anxiety…
Read MoreTest Anxiety Prayer Using Scriptures
Praying before and during a test can help overcome test anxiety. Test anxiety affects everyone depending on how much pressure is felt to make a good grade. Test anxiety can range from mild to severe. When test anxiety is severe, studies show that students receive scores lower than those of other students who do not…
Read MoreMental Illness Education and Support Prayer
This mental illness education and support prayer can be used during Mental Health awareness Week or Month or at other times to ask for God’s help in the way we respond as a community to the needs of those with mental illness. Those with mental illness often suffer secretly because of the lack of…
Read MoreFinding Your Personal Space at College for Meditation and Prayer
At college it’s hard to find quiet personal space where you can de-stress, meditate and connect with God. Here are some personal space ideas to help you find your go-to meditation spot on campus. 1. Ask: When and where do I need alone time to re-center? College is all about communal living, group activities, teams,…
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