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Holy Thursday Prayer or Maundy Thursday Prayer: Promises from Jesus

By Karen Barber | April 15, 2014

Here is a Holy Thursday prayer or Maundy Thursday prayer that can be used as a church service prayer or in private prayer and mediation.  This prayer focuses on the promises and challenges from the scripture verses in book of John that Jesus gave us. On the Thursday before his arrest, Jesus taught in the…

Prayer for Peace in Countries Undergoing Civil Unrest, Revolution or War

By Karen Barber | March 11, 2014

How do you pray for countries you hear about on the news that are undergoing civil unrest, government problems, revolution or war?  Here is a prayer that can be prayed individually or in used in group prayer  for countries and areas of the world where peace is needed.  It can also be used as a…

Prayer Promise Circle Project Blueprint

By Karen Barber | March 5, 2014

What is a Prayer Promise Circle? In a Prayer promise circle, group members take turns praying for each other by reading Bible verses that are encouraging promises from God.   Half of the group is seated in chairs and the other half of the group stands behind individuals to enable each to quietly share a pre-written…

How to Pray for Others Using a Prayer Promise Circle

By Karen Barber | March 5, 2014

One secret to praying for others in a group setting is to use a prayer promise circle where group members take turns praying for each other by reading Bible verses that are personal promises from God.   This is the perfect way to offer and receive hope and encouragement in a very personal and dynamic way.…

How to Pray for Each Other Using a Written Prayer Sharing Sheet

By Karen Barber | March 4, 2014

How do you pray effectively for each other in small group settings?  Using a prayer sharing sheet is the secret to making sure that everyone in a group receives specific prayer for one of their personal problems or needs, even – If time is short and there is not enough time to pray for everyone…

Prayer Sharing Sheet for Making Prayer Requests and Receiving a Written Prayer

By Karen Barber | March 3, 2014

What is a Prayer Sharing Sheet? A Prayer Sharing Sheet is a piece of paper onto which a group member writes a personal prayer request.  On the lower half of the sheet another group member writes a prayer of help and blessing for that person. Here is an example of the two sections of the…