by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog
Being in Christ doesn’t make us immune to unrest. He invites, and gives us reasons to rest. We choose to step into them (or not). This post will touch on just one reason to live restfully. The Lord’s supernatural involvement in our lives is ongoing, from our...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Oct 3, 2024 | Blog
Jeremiah wasn’t a stranger to emotional slumps. His audience ridiculed him and rejected his message. At one point, after a beating and a day in the stocks, the prophet regretted being born (Jer 20:14,18). But, even in that tailspin, there were two things he couldn’t...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog
We’re not always in the mood for singing, but our choice to unmute the song of praise says a lot about our view of the Lord, especially in the harder parts of our life-journey. As Job mourned in the ashes of yesterday’s fire, perhaps Eliphaz was watching the burning...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog
The Lord wants us to ask for help and he promises answers. In Mt 7:7-11, Jesus doesn’t simply invite us to ask; he urges us. And his ask, seek, knock statement highlights some important things to keep in mind when asking. Interpretations of Jesus’ statement vary. I...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Jul 4, 2024 | Blog
God has swung wide the door of his great house of wisdom1 and welcomed us home! Christ IS the house of pure wisdom,2 and he shares his light for wise living with all who are in him. Solomon thought of his amassed riches – his vast collection of gold, silver and...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
Jesus’ disciples wanted a prayer life beyond what they were used to; a prayer life more like his. So, they asked for his help. Jesus gave them a ‘truth package’ we refer to as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ (see my post, Don’t bring us into...
