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First Wedding Anniversary Prayer

By Barbara Ingram | July 18, 2011

This First Wedding Anniversary Prayer can be prayed together when you celebrate your anniversary. First Wedding Anniversary Prayer   Lord, we thank you for the gift of each other, our marriage, and this first year anniversary. We thank you for our salvation through faith in Jesus Christ our Savior. We thank you for giving us your…

Marriage Rededication Prayer

By Barbara Ingram | July 18, 2011

As a pastor and pastoral counselor I have used this marriage re-dedication prayer form in both pre- marriage counseling and in marriage counseling. Sometimes couples who have no “problems’ have come to me requesting a way to regain the “ spiritual spark” of their marriage.  Other times, marriage partners have experienced times of deep hurt, especially…

Daily Prayer for Your Spouse

By Karen Barber | July 14, 2011

Here’s a short, simple daily prayer I say on my morning prayer walk about my relationship with my husband: Lord, help me to love, honor and respect him and help us to communicate well with each other.  Amen.  

Praying for Missions and Missionaries

By Karen Barber | July 14, 2011

Here are some creative ideas for getting others in your church involved in actively praying for missions and missionaries. How to do this prayer prayer practice: Prayer Reminders People sometimes need something visual to help them remember to pray for missionaries.  I have seen many different objects used.  One ministry group gives out a “prayer…

Ten Tips on Prayer

By Joe Hethcoat | July 13, 2011

Here are ten simple tips on prayer I have found useful in teaching others how to pray. 1. Pray Regularly Prayer is like eating, it is nourishment for the soul. Everyday is a good rule of thumb.  Luke 9:28-29. 2. Pick a Time and Place to pray. This develops the habit of prayer in the…

The Basics of Christian Prayer in Scriptures

By LoveBeingaDad1974 | July 13, 2011

This article gives scriptures that explain the basics of Christian prayer. Why Pray? MATT. 6:8— PRAYER IS THE CENTRAL AVENUE THAT GOD USES TO TRANSFORM US.  IF WE ARE UNWILING TO CHANGE, WE WILL ABANDON PRAYER AS A NOTICEABLE CHARACTERISTIC OF OUR LIVES.  THE CLOSER WE COME TO THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD THE MORE WE…