by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
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...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog
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...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
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...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog
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...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
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...
by David Macmillan WingspanPrayer | Feb 11, 2021 | Blog
It’s called by various names, has many forms and is known worldwide. It doesn’t skip a generation or select only some individuals. Trouble is a reality of life. So is God’s promise of help. However, when help is promised but the trouble continues, that’s a trust...