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Category Archives: Prayer
Christ is All
My devotions recently have been coming from the Puritan prayer book, The Valley of Vision. This collection of prayers has provided such meaningful language for my own time of prayer each day. The prayer I read today is entitled “Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Devotional, Disappointment, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Love of Christ, Prayer, Quotes, Scripture, Theology
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Great Things of a Great God
In a prayer entitled “The Great God,” the author of The Valley of Vision (a Puritan prayer book) extols the wonders of our God. He is capable of destroying pride and breaking pride into pieces. He dwells in my heart, … Continue reading
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Enjoying with Integrity
I love this line from the prayer entitled “God of All” in the Puritan prayer book The Valley of Vision: There is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying thee and being engaged in thy service; Thou art All in … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Devotional, Faith, God, Joy, Kingdom Values, Prayer, Quotes
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The “I Am Not” Prayer
This is my prayer for today, Lord. I confess that I am not You. I am not the judge of anyone or anything. I am not in charge. I am not responsible. The burden of decision does not rest upon … Continue reading
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Praying Your Way Into Glory
I was recently reading Luke’s account of the transfiguration of Jesus. And this line really stood out to me: And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. Luke 9:29 I’d … Continue reading
Best Books of 2025
Each year I set a goal of reading 52 books — one per week. I think it’s a pretty ambitious goal and most years I fall short. But by the time I finish up my current read, I’ll be at … Continue reading
Herald: While We Wait
We are told that good things come to those who wait. We’re told that patience is a virtue. But I have to wonder if we really believe that. Last year, Walt Disney World unveiled a new feature allowing visitors to … Continue reading
Harsh and Difficult
One of the Desert Fathers, Hyperechios, said: “Monk (solitary one / alone one), do not show yourself to be harsh and difficult. Be mindful that no one who is harsh and difficult has persevered.” I need this word, because I’m … Continue reading
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Macarius on How We Should Pray
Some people came to Macarius of Egypt (one of the desert fathers) and asked, “How should we pray?” The old man said to them, “You don’t need to keep saying the same thing; instead, stretch out your hands and say, … Continue reading
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Augustine’s Holy Spirit Prayer
Augustine (354-430) wrote this beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit: Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy, Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O … Continue reading
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