Devotional Thought for Today – 02/11/2022

Prayer Series XXX We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Preface (continued) At the very beginning of our prayer, Christ wants to kindle in us . . the childlike awe and trust that God through Christ has become our Father. Heidelberg Catechism He both calls Himself our Father, and … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/11/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/10/2022

Prayer Series XXIX We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 Division of the Lord’s Prayer There are three parts in the Lord’s Prayer: the Preface, the Petitions and the Conclusion. Thomas Vincent The Preface The Preface . . . Our Father, who art in heaven, teaches us to draw near … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/10/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/09/2022

Prayer Series XXVIII 2 Thessalonians 1 CONTEXT: Paul as usual begins this epistle with a greeting, introduction and in this case, praise or thanks to the church at Thessalonica. Matthew Henry breaks down the chapter as follows: The apostle blesses God for the growing state of the love and patience of the Thessalonians. (1-4) And … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/09/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/08/2022

Prayer Series XXVIII We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 QUOTES TO CONTEMPLATE The Lord’s Prayer . . . which every Christian is obliged to receive with the utmost reverence, as the Lord’s own word. But it was never imposed by Jesus Christ or His apostles, as a set form … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/08/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/07/2022

Prayer Series XXVII We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 In preparing this I found contemporary, catholic, and other versions, of this prayer along with articles that emphatically claim it should not be called the Lord’s prayer none of which we will discuss here. Jesus said these words to His … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/07/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/04/2022

Prayer Series XXVII PSLAM 141 CONTEXT: From the Treasury of David: TITLE.A Psalm, Of David. Yes, David under suspicion, half afraid to speak lest he should speak unadvisedly while trying to clear himself; David slandered and beset by enemies; David censured even by saints, and taking it kindly; David deploring the condition of the godly … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/04/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/01/2022

Prayer Series XXIV We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Serious Reminders and Warnings about Prayer No one except a believer can truly pray. Martin Luther To pray without labouring is to mock God: to labour without prayer is to rob God of His glory. Robert Haldane The heart without the tongue may pray … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/01/2022