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“Hang in There” Prayers

By Bill Roland | July 21, 2011

There are times when even the strongest person needs us to pray “hang in there” with them.  Here are some tips on using this prayer method. How to do this prayer practice: 1.  Be aware that no one can be positive all the time. My mother-in-law was a very positive upbeat lady.  She always enjoyed…

“On the Spot” Praying with Others

By Gary Garner | July 21, 2011

Often God directs us to personally pray with people who cross our daily path.  Here are some ways to become a “first nudge responder” when the Holy Spirit calls us to  pray with others on the spot. How to do this prayer practice: 1.  Receive the release of the Holy Spirit into your life.  …

Offering “Living Prayers” for Those Whose Child Is Acutely or Chronically Ill

By Barbara Ingram | July 21, 2011

When someone you care about has a child who is acutely or chronically ill, praying for them involves caring actions or “living prayers” as well as words offered in prayer.  Here are some guidelines and tips. How to do this prayer practice 1. Pray with others about the situation first. In the Scriptures, a man…

Prayer While Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

By Debbie Gaillard | July 19, 2011

This prayer while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be used by anyone who is a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia or who is struggling to cope with how the disease has effected themselves or their family.  Here is help from Debbie Gailliard whose mother suffered from Alzheimer’s: My…

Praying for Teens

By Turner Lee | July 19, 2011

Here are some tips and ideas on how to pray for teens. 1.  Don’t  try to be God.  Instead be a praying parent. No parenting course will teach you how to save your child’s soul.  No set of rules will keep a teenager from disobeying.  And when things fall apart, all the counseling in the…

The Benedicite Prayer Praising God

By Karen Barber | July 19, 2011

This prayer of praise helps us join with all of creation in praising God.  It is used in the traditional Liturgy of Hours and in church worship service. The English Version Bless the Lord all you works of the Lord: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord you heavens: sing his…