Agreeing with God

An earlier blog gave 4 eternal values that make a difference to praying. The fourth value put importance on AGREEING with God. I wrote: Our eternal Home will be one of perfect union and accord with the Lord. Until then, agreement with him is something we must pursue...

Praying as an admirer of Christ

Eternal values make a difference to prayer life. My last post put the spotlight on the Awareness of Presence value. This one highlights praying as an admirer of Christ. There’s a connecting channel between personal and corporate prayer. The tone of a prayer gathering...

Awareness of Presence

In the previous post, I gave 4 eternal values that make a difference to prayer life. This post puts the spotlight on the first one: awareness of God’s presence. The desert travellers knew the routine. When God paused their journey, the tabernacle was set up1, the camp...

Makes a big difference to prayer life

What has the most influence on when and how we pray? What excites growth as a pray-er? What energizes perseverance when answers are delayed? What feeds prayer enjoyment most? In short, what is it that makes a big difference to prayer life? Schedule? Scheduling prayer...

Trouble and pure joy get together

One more thought on ‘trouble’, an add-on to the previous post: can trouble and pure joy get together? Jesus told his disciples, In this world you will have trouble, then added, But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33). Trouble happens, but the Lord sets...