We pray before we eat. Before our days begin. Before we go to sleep. Often, we pray before big events and decisions. We pray as loved ones face difficulties. But we don’t have to stop there. We can keep praying after. God doesn't say "cease praying" after the test results suggest the worst or the conversation ends terribly or the morning rush causes us to forget what we even read in the Bible that morning. In our limited sense of time, praying after things seem "finished" can feel Continue Reading
How to Pray for Those we Love
If you were to ask me, "What is the number one thing I can do for you today?" Honestly, I would tell you, pray for me. Think about it. What greater, more powerful gift can you possibly give anyone than a selfless, heartfelt prayer? I say selfless because... Not so many years ago my prayers were more selfish than selfless. I might pray for God to make an ever so slight adjustment in a family member, believing it was best for (me) them. I could see so clearly all their need-for-change Continue Reading
