When I was 7 years old, I quietly confided in my first ever diary the words “I hate myself and want to die.” I was the second of four children, and my older sister was extremely abusive to me. My mother taught me that I deserved the abuse. That I was less than all of… Continue reading 40 Years in the Wilderness
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The Sea Monster Leviathan Lurking in the Bible
Did you know that there is a mythical sea monster hiding in the Bible? Its name is Leviathan, and it lurks in the Old Testament. Is it still alive or did God slay it? Let’s investigate. “There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number— living things both large and small. There… Continue reading The Sea Monster Leviathan Lurking in the Bible
Effective Prayer: how to pray with power
Prayer is a pulling down of heaven’s resources onto earth. We pray that God’s will would be done on earth, as it is in heaven. When we pray, we are trying to bring God’s kingdom right down to earth. What does the Bible teach us about how to pray effectively? 1.The Lord’s Prayer is the… Continue reading Effective Prayer: how to pray with power
For Hope
When you feel hopeless, the best thing you can do is pray. But what to pray? If you turn any of the following Bible verses into a prayer, and include it with your own prayers, it will benefit you greatly. “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Continue… Continue reading For Hope
For Sadness
Whether you have depression or are just going through a rough season of life, the following Bible verses will help supercharge your prayers and get you the comfort you need. “You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” Psalms 18:28 NIV “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my… Continue reading For Sadness
For Forgiveness
When you have sinned and need forgiveness, pray one or more of the following Bible verses to God to make your prayer even more effective. “Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. Good and upright is the Lord; therefore… Continue reading For Forgiveness
For When You are Under Attack
When you are under attack, pray one or more of the following verses to God, who will hear and deliver you from your enemies. “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”” Psalms 12:5 NIV “You, Lord, will… Continue reading For When You are Under Attack
For Praise
When you want to praise God, the following Bible verses will help you praise Him the way He deserves. Pray these back to your Father in Heaven and watch him bless your prayers! “He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.” Psalms 9:8 NIV “For the Lord is righteous, he loves… Continue reading For Praise
For Power
When you feel powerless, or when you want to tap into the power of God, pray one or more of these Bible verses to your God, who will hear you and answer your prayer. “You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet:” Psalms 8:6 NIV “Who is… Continue reading For Power
For Safety
When you are in fear for your safety, pray one or more of the following Bible verses to your God, who will hear you and deliver you from your time of trouble. Let’s start with the most famous cry for help: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie… Continue reading For Safety