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Going Beyond Always Asking for Things in Prayer

By trek7k | April 4, 2012

Are you feeling stuck in your prayer life because you feel like you’re always asking for things over and over again?  Be inspired by this breakthrough moment of simply enjoying  God’s presence. Just As I Am I came to Jesus “just as I was” when I was 6. Or 7. I cannot remember. As I grew, so…

Bully Victim Prayer for the Victims of Bullies

By Karen Barber | April 4, 2012

This Bully Victim Prayer is essential because dealing with bullies is a lifelong struggle.  Our hearts break when our children and teens become the victims of verbal, social or physical attacks.  Even as adults, we may become victims in our work place, community or family.  Here is a prayer to help us gain God’s help,…

Prayer of Blessing for Life’s Hard Times

By Karen Barber | April 4, 2012

If you know someone who is going through a time of trouble, here’s a prayer to offer for them.   And then get in touch with them and let them know that you’re praying for them. Prayer of Blessing for Life’s Hard Times May God prosper the work of your handsEncourage you with His guidanceWrap you…

Holy Saturday Prayer

By Karen Barber | April 2, 2012

This Holy Saturday prayer can be used on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter.  This Holy Saturday prayer can also be used when we have suffered unimaginable loss and we are desperately trying to cling to hope because it feels like God is “resting” and we cannot see that any positive changes seem…

The John Wesley Teapot Table Blessing

By Karen Barber | March 30, 2012

The John Wesley Teapot has two table blessings on it, one on each side.  One blessing is said or sung before the meal and the second is said or sung after the meal. (Use the tune of the Doxology also called  the hymn “Old 100” which is a hymn based on Psalm 100.)   The prayers…

Praying Your Problems into God’s Hands

By Karen Barber | March 28, 2012

Praying Your Problems into God’s Hands Whenever we have deep concern for loved ones or for ourselves, praying the situation into God’s hands is a way of helping us give up control and continue to trust, no matter what.  Here are some ways to do this type of praying. 1.  Visualize God’s hand. I was…