Prayer Series XXII We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. How we should pray Our Spirit Let the first rule of right prayer be to have our heart and mind framed as becomes those who are entering into converse with God John Calvin With great earnestness of heart we should implore help from God. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/29/2022
Prayer Series XX We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Encouragements to Pray How kindly God allures us to Himself: “Before they call, I will answer, and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” (Isaiah 65:24) John Calvin Prayer . . . is more pleasing to Him than any other work: whether … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/26/2022
Prayer Series XIX We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. The Power of Prayer The Spirit helps our infirmities by enabling us to understand for who, and what, and how prayer is to be made; and by working . . . in our hearts . . . those thoughts, affections and graces that … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/25/2022
CONTEXT: There are three main themes in this chapter, Prayer, humility and disciplined discipleship. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The parable of the importunate widow, designed to teach us fervency in prayer (v. 1-8). II. The parable of the Pharisee and publican, designed to teach us humility, … More Sunday Sermon Series – 01/23/2022
Prayer Series XVIII We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Today we continue with topic: The Ingredients of Prayer Arguments When we speak of “Arguments” here it is not that same term often defined and assumed to mean: an angry disagreement. We are instead referring to a more biblical definition of containing a … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/22/2022
Prayer Series XVII As previously stated, until we further note I will be posting from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Today we continue with The Ingredients of Prayer Intercession Intercession . . . is the suit of the heart unto God for the good of others. James Ussher Three things concur [in Christ’s intercession]: 1. The presentation … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/21/2022
Prayer Series XVI As previously stated, until we further note I will be posting from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Today we continue with The Ingredients of Prayer Supplication To supplicate is to humbly petition, beg or entreat. J.M.B. Christ, in the days of His flesh, offered up prayers and supplications to His Father . . . … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/19/2022
Prayer Series XV As previously stated, until we further note I will be posting from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Today we continue with The Ingredients of Prayer Confession Ingenuous and unreserved confession of sin [is made] to the glory of that God who has been dishonoured by it. John Colquhoun When man uncovers his sin, God … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/18/2022
“Back in the day,” “in the good ol’ days,” “back when I was a kid,” “it used to be this way.” These are phrases that many people like to use as they compare the way things used to be with the way life is at present. Why do they do this? Because they are not … More Sunday Sermon Series – 01/16/2022
Prayer Series XIII The Ingredients of Prayer Praying . . embraces adoration, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercession, and filling our mouths with arguments before God in behalf of our requests. William S. Plumer Adoration Lo, God is here, let us adore, And own how dreadful is this place! Let all within us feel His power, And … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/15/2022
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