Posts by Karen Barber
What is Prayer? Five Dynamic Ways Prayer Moves Between God and Us
The answer to “what is prayer?” can be found in the five ways Christian prayer moves between God and us. The five prayer movements are personal prayer, group prayer, meditation, intercessory prayer and outpouring prayer. What is prayer? Personal Prayer The first part of the answer to “what is prayer?” is personal prayer where conversation…
Read MoreGlory Be Prayer or the Gloria Patri Prayer Meaning and Uses
The Glory Be Prayer, also known as the Gloria Patri is a traditional Christian church prayer that gives glory to God for who He is and for the eternal nature of God’s Kingdom. The prayer’s name comes from the first few words of the prayer, which are “Glory be to the Father.” The name “Gloria…
Read MoreMorning Prayer Using Inspiring Bible Verses
This morning prayer using Bible verses will help you start your day by renewing your mind, heart and spirit with God’s promises that come to us fresh and new each and every morning. This prayer can be used to begin your day, during your morning prayer time or at work before starting time. Morning Prayer…
Read MorePrayer for School Administrators for Encouragement and Blessing
This Prayer for School Administrators for Encouragement and Blessing can be used by groups or individuals to thank God for those who lead our schools and to ask God’s help and blessings on their efforts to make our schools safe and caring places of education. It can be used at the beginning of a new…
Read MoreYoung Adult Writers Opportunities Online on Prayerideas.org
If you’re age 18 -30 looking for young adult writers opportunities online we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for young adults who like to write or would like to gain writing experience and build a resume in inspirational Christian writing that will impact your generation all over the world. You’ll have your chance…
Read MoreThe Secret of Doing Christian Meditation While Traveling
One easy one to stay connected to God while traveling is to use artwork you see in places you visit as a means of Christian meditation while traveling. Such artwork can be found in churches, museums, public squares, monasteries, palaces and in government buildings. Here are some secrets I learned from my travels. Use unexpected…
Read MoreHow to Do Christian Meditation Using Art
Christian meditation using art is a powerful means of meditating and connecting with God. Christian meditation using art is also known as Visio divina. It is similar to the ancient meditation practice of Lectio divina which uses passages from the Bible for personal interaction with God by focusing on details that capture your attention. Here…
Read MoreMemorial Day Prayer
This Memorial Day Prayer can be used on Memorial Day to remember, honor and thank God for those who have died in wars protecting and defending their country. It is also a good time to pray for the end of wars and for the coming of God’s Kingdom of peace for all nations. Memorial Day…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Prayer of Blessing and Support
This teacher appreciation prayer can be used throughout the school year as a personal prayer or as a group prayer to show our thanks and appreciation to teachers for their service to our families and our communities. This teacher appreciation prayer can also be used on special occasions when teachers are recognized, such as National…
Read MorePrayer by Proxy When the Person You’re Praying for Isn’t Present
A reader recently asked me about prayer by proxy where someone sits in for a person who is not present while others pray and lay hands on the person acting as the proxy. Here are my thoughts, ideas and experiences with prayer using a proxy. What is prayer by proxy? My reader described the prayer…
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