On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help I sing in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 63:6-7 Sometimes prayer is remembering the ways in which God has helped us. It is common for us to carry in our minds and bodies the memories of events that have been difficult, frightening or traumatic. It is common for us to live out of the … [Read more...] about Remembering as Prayer

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power...For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,..but against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms...Put on the full armor of God so that...you may stand your ground. Ephesians 6: 10-13 Prayer is standing strong in the middle of a spiritual battle. It is remembering that there is … [Read more...] about Engaging in Battle as Prayer

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18: 1 Prayer is a way of life. Prayer is faithfulness. Prayer is persistence. Prayer engages us in conscious contact with God. In doing so, it offers to draw us into a life time relationship with our Source, our Life. Prayer is faithfulness to this relationship. Prayer also draws us into … [Read more...] about Persisting as Prayer