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A Busy Life Prayer

By Karen Barber | July 2, 2012

Feeling as if life is so hectic and busy that we have little time to pray has been a problem throughout the ages.  Here is a prayer written by St Teresa of Avila who lived in the Spain in the 1500’s.  We can use this as a practical prayer for all of us today who…

Prayer for Rain

By Karen Barber | June 27, 2012

Praying for rain is very Biblical because Israel depended greatly on the usual arrival of the winter and spring rains to grow their crops in a semi-arid climate.  Here is a prayer for rain that can be used individually or can be used in church services or prayer groups. Prayer for Rain Dear Creator of…

Prayers of Encouragement

By Karen Barber | June 26, 2012

When we are going through problems and challenges, we all need prayers of encouragement.  Here’s how to use the power of prayer to encourage the discouraged. How to do this prayer practice: 1.  Meditate on the ways others have encouraged you.  Think through your own experiences to times when someone encouraged you when you needed…

Engagement Prayer

By Karen Barber | June 15, 2012

This engagement prayer can be used at an engagement party to ask God’s blessing on the couple or can be used in your own private prayers for the future of an engaged couple. Engagement Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, we come to you with joy and thanksgiving as we celebrate the engagement of this couple and…

Using Laments to Offer Prayers Complaining about Loss and Injustice

By Debra Walters | June 13, 2012

Is complaining to God OK?  Can you complain to God about grief?  In the Bible, Bible verse writers complain to God using something called a lament about loss, injustice, grief, tragedy or a deep concern about the state of society or the environment.  Here is a deeply moving and thought provoking article by Rev. Debra…

Father’s Day Prayer

By Karen Barber | June 4, 2012

The best Father’s Day gift is free  – offering Father’s Day prayers of thankfulness for the many roles our fathers have played and continue to play in our lives.  This Father’s Day prayer can be used as a group prayer or as a prayer at a church service or as a personal prayer of meditation…