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How to Pray for God’s Protection Using the Scriptures on the Armor of God

By Karen Barber | October 11, 2012

Praying the protection of the Armor of God that Paul describes in Ephesians is a powerful daily way to ask for God’s help.  It is often used in what is known as spiritual warfare, or taking a prayer stand against evil in whatever form it might attacking us.  Here are some suggestions on how to…

Deciding Where to Volunteer Prayer

By Karen Barber | October 9, 2012

This “deciding where to volunteer prayer” can help us sort out where our service can make the biggest impact in light of our limited time, energy and resources.  Often we volunteer simply because someone asks us to, or we feel a sense of obligation or we feel proud that we were asked or there is…

Pre-Wedding Stress Prayer

By Karen Barber | October 4, 2012

Feeling pre-wedding stress is nearly universal as the day of the ceremony gets closer.  Here is a pre-wedding stress prayer that can be used by anyone involved in planning a wedding – the bride, the groom, the parents of the bride or groom, friends and family members. Dear Heavenly Father, I am excited that the…

Church Building or Sanctuary Dedication Prayer with Scripture References

By Karen Barber | October 3, 2012

This church building or sanctuary dedication prayer can be used in a dedication ceremony or can be prayed by individuals for the church.  This church building or sanctuary dedication prayer also includes Scripture references that can be prayed for the church. Also included in this article is a poem by John G.Whittier which is a…

Prayer for a Groundbreaking Ceremony

By Karen Barber | October 3, 2012

The following dedication prayer can be used at a groundbreaking ceremony.  It is a poem written by John Pierpont.     On This Stone Now Laid with Prayer On this stone now laid with prayer Let Thy church rise, strong and fair; Ever, Lord, Thy name be known Where we lay this cornerstone.   Let…

Children’s Lost Pet Prayer or Lost Dog Prayer

By Karen Barber | September 30, 2012

This lost pet or lost dog prayer for children can help comfort a child when a pet is missing.  As parents we are often touched at a child’s unwavering faith that a lost pet will be found and at the same time we’re afraid they might end up disappointed when they pray that a pet…