Devotional Thought for Today – 02/25/2022

Prayer Series XLII We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Petitions (continued) As we forgive those who trespass against us [Here] we are taught the great importance of a forgiving spirit . . . It fills a prominent place in the Lord’s Prayer. The only profession we make in … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/25/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/24/2022

Prayer Series XLI We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Petitions (continued) And forgive us our trespasses… Who are meant by us, for whom forgiveness is asked? Ourselves: for every man is in the first place to be concerned for his own pardon . . . Others also, not … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/24/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/23/2022

Prayer Series XL We are once again deviating from our ongoing Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer and looking at another area in need of daily prayer. That is intercession for the lost. This Strength for Today devotional was in my inbox this morning and it reminded me that man will truly be without excuse. However, that … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/23/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/21/2022

Prayer Series XXXIX We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Petitions (continued) Three Petitions with respect to ourselves Let . . . any understanding mind be judge whether it [is] not much better that these requests pass in the middle [of the Lord’s Prayer than elsewhere, which] begins spiritually … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/21/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/19/2022

Prayer Series XXXVII We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Petitions (continued) Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven Prayer is a mighty instrument, not for getting man’s will done in heaven, but for getting God’s will done in earth. Robert Law The most important … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/19/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/18/2022

Prayer Series XXXVI We are deviating from our series on the Lord’s Prayer today, as this devotional image came across my computer this morning and it reminded me it had been a while since we had posted about praying for our nation(s). We can and should as “Christians” have anger or hatred (righteous indignation) towards … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/18/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/17/2022

Prayer Series XXXV We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Petitions (continued) Thy kingdom come What do we pray for in the second petition? The destruction of Satan’s kingdom, and the coming of the kingdom of God. Psalm 83:17-18. John Brown of Haddington In the second petition we pray … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/17/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/16/2022

Prayer Series XXXIV We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Petitions (continued) Hallowed be thy name What are we here to understand by the name of God? All those things . . . by which He manifests Himself . . . His words, works and ordinances, but especially His … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/16/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/14/2022

Prayer Series XXXII We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Preface (continued) Who art in heaven Why is God said here to be in heaven? It is to note His sovereign power and dominion over all, as a ground-work of faith in prayer. John Flavel God is said to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/14/2022