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Prayer about Comparing Myself to Others and Appreciating My Strengths and Weaknesses

By Evelyn Bence | June 10, 2015

Prayer can help us break the unhealthy habit of comparing ourselves to others and feeling disappointed with ourselves if we’re not the very best at everything.  This prayer by inspirational writer Evelyn Bence will help us learn how to appreciate both our strengths and limitations. Prayer about comparing myself to others and appreciating my strengths…

Praying About Fears During the Night

By Evelyn Bence | June 10, 2015

This prayer for fears during the night can help you gain God’s help when you find yourself lying awake in bed worrying. Praying about fears during the night When the sun goes down— the natural light dims, the dark prevails— my fears come out to haunt and taunt me. Lord, settle my heart. Keep my…

Key Prayers to Grow in Faith: Listening to God, Feeling God’s Presence, Reflecting God’s Glory

By Evelyn Bence | June 10, 2015

Three key prayers to grow in faith are learning how to listen to God, learning how to feel God’s presence when we feel alone, and learning how to reflect God’s glory in all we do. Here are three powerful prayers that will help you grow in faith written by inspirational author Evelyn Bence. Listening to…

Finding God’s Peace by Using Your Precious Memories

By David Shelton | May 29, 2015

A secret to finding peace when you are in need of strength is using your precious memories to connect you to God’s peaceful, loving presence. I grew up singing in small churches all over the state of Illinois. We sang a lot of the old Gospel songs and hymns from years past. One song that…

Prayer for Our Country

By Merissa Lee Kelley | May 12, 2015

This prayer poem asks God’s help, wisdom and guidance for our nation. Use this prayer for our country on the National Day of Prayer, or as a Memorial Day prayer or a Fourth of July prayer in your personal prayer times or at family gatherings. “Freedom’s Song” Heavenly Father, enthroned above We praise you for…

Praying for Children and Grandchildren with Problems and Difficulties

By Kay Swatkowski | April 28, 2015

This prayer for children and grandchildren going through difficulties asks God to “keep them in His pocket” so they can learn to trust Him no matter what happens in their lives. Should we try and save our children and grandchildren from all their problems? My temptation as a mother and grandmother is to save my…