1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." 3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
Acts 13:1-3
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Partnership
Partnership is the ability to be able to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organized objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.... Simply put, it is less "me" and more "we."
Just as there are many parts to our bodies, so it is with Christ's body... for we each have a different work to do ... each needs all the others. Romans 12:4-5 TLB
7 Practices Of Effective Ministries
1. Clarify the Win. Define what is important. What is the organization’s purpose. Leaders and people working/serving in the organization need to know what a “win” is. We like to win so make it very clear to the people involved what a win looks like.
2.Think Steps, Not Programs. Before you start anything, make sure it takes you where you want and need to go in order to “win”. Think process. Processes within programs.
3. Narrow the Focus. Do fewer things in order to make a greater impact. Less is more. Focus, focus, focus.
4. Teach Less for More. Say only what you need to say to the people who need to hear it. Not everyone has to be in the know. Not everyone has to give permission to take action or make a move forward.
5. Listen to Outsiders. Focus on who you are trying to reach, not who you’re trying to keep. Information from those not yet in organization is needed and can be used to help make improvements.
6. Replace Yourself. Learn to hand of what you do. Develop people. Develop leaders. Train others. Give permission within perimeters of “win”.
7. Work On It. Take time to evaluate your work, and to celebrate your wins. Analyze and improve. Personal improvement and organizational improvement is a must. Allow Teams to evaluate and improve.
The above are taken from 7 Practices Of Effectvie Ministries by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones.
2.Think Steps, Not Programs. Before you start anything, make sure it takes you where you want and need to go in order to “win”. Think process. Processes within programs.
3. Narrow the Focus. Do fewer things in order to make a greater impact. Less is more. Focus, focus, focus.
4. Teach Less for More. Say only what you need to say to the people who need to hear it. Not everyone has to be in the know. Not everyone has to give permission to take action or make a move forward.
5. Listen to Outsiders. Focus on who you are trying to reach, not who you’re trying to keep. Information from those not yet in organization is needed and can be used to help make improvements.
6. Replace Yourself. Learn to hand of what you do. Develop people. Develop leaders. Train others. Give permission within perimeters of “win”.
7. Work On It. Take time to evaluate your work, and to celebrate your wins. Analyze and improve. Personal improvement and organizational improvement is a must. Allow Teams to evaluate and improve.
The above are taken from 7 Practices Of Effectvie Ministries by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Reconciliation
Reconciliation (originally named Reunion) is a sculpture by Josefina de Vasconcellos. Originally created in 1977 and entitled Reunion, it depicted a man and woman embracing each other across barbed wire.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Matthew 5:23-24
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
Friday, August 01, 2014
Refuge
16 But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
17 You are my strength, I sing praise to you;
you, God, are my fortress,
my God on whom I can rely.
Psalm 59:16-17
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
17 You are my strength, I sing praise to you;
you, God, are my fortress,
my God on whom I can rely.
Psalm 59:16-17
No Need To Despair
It is impossible for that man to despair who rememberss that his Helper is omnipotent.
Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor
A Mountain - From A Friend
The following is from a devotional reading devotion Joshua DuBois:
MAKE ME A
MOUNTAIN
“Those who trust in
the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides
forever.” Ps 125:1 (ESV)
Lord, make me a
mountain.Let my base run wide and deep, sturdy and immovable.
Let my peak break through the clouds: let me see for mile all around.
Though I crumble from time to time, let me never break.
And let my posture always, always, be pointed upward, toward worshiping, toward You.
Lord, make me a mountain, like Zion. “Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.” Amen
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
The Lord Is My Refuge...
1 I love you, O LORD, my strength.2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:1-3
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1-2
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1-2
A Sense Of Calling
“We must dispense with the myth that commitment to
Christ means becoming a clergyman, or that work done inside a church building or
in a church organization is more holy, somehow, than work done in the
marketplace. Christ came to give us a sense of calling in everyday work. This is
where the world is changed, and where the kingdom is built.” Bruce Larson
Thanks to my friend Tyrone Lawton for sending this to me and some other men.
Thanks to my friend Tyrone Lawton for sending this to me and some other men.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
We All Are To Make Disciples
A Prayer For Today
O God,
Give me strength to live another day; Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties; Let me not lose faith in other people;
Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or meanness; Preserve me from minding little stings or giving them;
Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so honestly and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of conscious integrity;
Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things; Grant me this day some new vision of thy truth; Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness;
and make me the cup of strength to suffering souls; in the name of the strong Deliverer, our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Taken from www.forwardmovement.org
Give me strength to live another day; Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties; Let me not lose faith in other people;
Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or meanness; Preserve me from minding little stings or giving them;
Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so honestly and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of conscious integrity;
Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things; Grant me this day some new vision of thy truth; Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness;
and make me the cup of strength to suffering souls; in the name of the strong Deliverer, our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Taken from www.forwardmovement.org
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
7 Practices Of Effective Ministry
1. Clarify the Win. Define what is important. What is the organization’s purpose. Leaders and people working/serving in the organization need to know what a “win” is.
2.Think Steps, Not Programs. Before you start anything, make sure it takes you where you want and need to go in order to “win”. Think process. Processes within programs.
3. Narrow the Focus. Do fewer things in order to make a greater impact. Less is more. Focus, focus, focus.
4. Teach Less for More. Say only what you need to say to the people who need to hear it. Not everyone has to be in the know. Not everyone has to give permission.
5. Listen to Outsiders. Focus on who you are trying to reach, not who you’re trying to keep. Information from those not yet in organization is needed and can be used to help make improvements.
6. Replace Yourself. Learn to hand of what you do. Develop people. Develop leaders. Train others. Give permission within perimeters of “win”.
7. Work On It. Take time to evaluate your work, and to celebrate your wins. Analyze and improve. Personal improvement and organizational improvement is a must. Allow Teams to evaluate and improve.
The above are taken from 7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones.
2.Think Steps, Not Programs. Before you start anything, make sure it takes you where you want and need to go in order to “win”. Think process. Processes within programs.
3. Narrow the Focus. Do fewer things in order to make a greater impact. Less is more. Focus, focus, focus.
4. Teach Less for More. Say only what you need to say to the people who need to hear it. Not everyone has to be in the know. Not everyone has to give permission.
5. Listen to Outsiders. Focus on who you are trying to reach, not who you’re trying to keep. Information from those not yet in organization is needed and can be used to help make improvements.
6. Replace Yourself. Learn to hand of what you do. Develop people. Develop leaders. Train others. Give permission within perimeters of “win”.
7. Work On It. Take time to evaluate your work, and to celebrate your wins. Analyze and improve. Personal improvement and organizational improvement is a must. Allow Teams to evaluate and improve.
The above are taken from 7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones.
Monday, July 07, 2014
A Prayer
Today Lord I humble myself before You. I recognize the Lordship of Jesus Christ in my life. Fill me with Your Spirit. Move me, God, into what You are already doing in your Kingdom. I am choosing to live in your freedom. May my thoughts, words and actions help others experience Your freedom. Spirit of God, fall fresh on me. As I go through my daily routine, task and responsibilites guide me, strengthen me, abide in me and may my freedom to choose lead me to seek You, follow You and hear You. May the freedom You have givne me in Jesus Christ bring You glory as I allow your Spirit to fill me and You work in me and through me. God, I surrender all.
One Another
The Gospels
1. “…Be at peace with each other” (Mark 9:50)
2. “…Wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14)
3. “…Love one another…” (John 13:34-35; John 15:12, 17)
Paul’s Letters
Romans, I Corinthians, II Corinthians
4. “Love one another”(Romans 13:8)
5. “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…” (Romans 12:10)
6. “Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12:10)
7. “Live in harmony with one another…” (Romans 12:16)
8. “…Stop passing judgment on one another” (Romans 14:13)
9. “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you…” (Romans 15:7)
10. “…instruct one another” (Romans 15:4)
11. “Greet one another with a holy kiss…” (Romans 16:16; I Corinthians 16:20, II Corinthians
13:12; I Thessalonians 5:26)
12. “…When you come together to eat, wait for each other” (I Corinthians 11:33)
13. “…Have equal concern for each other” (I Corinthians 12:25)
14. “…Serve one another in love” (II Corinthians 13:12)
Galatians, Ephesians
15. “Carry each other’s burdens…” (Galatians 6:2)
16. “If you keep on biting and devouring each other…you will be destroyed by each other” (Galatians 5:15)
17. “Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other” (Galatians 5:26)
18. “…Be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2)
19. “Be kind and compassionate to one another…” (Ephesians 4:32)
20. “…forgiving each other…” (Ephesians 4:32)
21. “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:19)
22. “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21)
Philippians, Colossians
23. “…in humility consider others better than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3)
24. “Do not lie to each other…” (Colossians 3:9)
25. “Bear with each other…” (Colossians 3:13)
26. “…Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another” (Colossians 3:13)
27. “Teach…[one another]” (Colossians 3:16)
28. “…admonish one another” (Colossians 3:16)
I Thessalonians, Hebrews29. “…make your love increase and overflow for each other” (I Thessalonians 3:12)
30. “Encourage one another” (I Thessalonians 4:18, 5:11; Hebrews 10:25)
31. “…Build each other up…” (I Thessalonians 5:11)
32. “Encourage one another daily…” (Hebrews 3:13)
33. “Spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24)
Other Letters
James, I Peter, I John, II John
34. “…Do not slander one another” (James 4:11)
35. “Don’t grumble against each other” (James 5:9)
36. “Confess your sins to each other…” (James 5:16)
37. “…Pray for each other” (James 5:16)
38. “…Love one another deeply, from the heart” (I Peter 1:22, 4:8)39. “…Live in harmony with one another…” (I Peter 3:8)
40. “Greet one another with a kiss of love” (I Peter 5:14)
41. “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling” (I Peter 4:9)
42. “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others…” (I Peter 4:10)
43. “…Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another…” (I Peter 5:15)
44. “Love one another” (I John 3:11, 23, 4:7,11,12; II John 5)
1. “…Be at peace with each other” (Mark 9:50)
2. “…Wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14)
3. “…Love one another…” (John 13:34-35; John 15:12, 17)
Paul’s Letters
Romans, I Corinthians, II Corinthians
4. “Love one another”(Romans 13:8)
5. “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…” (Romans 12:10)
6. “Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12:10)
7. “Live in harmony with one another…” (Romans 12:16)
8. “…Stop passing judgment on one another” (Romans 14:13)
9. “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you…” (Romans 15:7)
10. “…instruct one another” (Romans 15:4)
11. “Greet one another with a holy kiss…” (Romans 16:16; I Corinthians 16:20, II Corinthians
13:12; I Thessalonians 5:26)
12. “…When you come together to eat, wait for each other” (I Corinthians 11:33)
13. “…Have equal concern for each other” (I Corinthians 12:25)
14. “…Serve one another in love” (II Corinthians 13:12)
Galatians, Ephesians
15. “Carry each other’s burdens…” (Galatians 6:2)
16. “If you keep on biting and devouring each other…you will be destroyed by each other” (Galatians 5:15)
17. “Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other” (Galatians 5:26)
18. “…Be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2)
19. “Be kind and compassionate to one another…” (Ephesians 4:32)
20. “…forgiving each other…” (Ephesians 4:32)
21. “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:19)
22. “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21)
Philippians, Colossians
23. “…in humility consider others better than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3)
24. “Do not lie to each other…” (Colossians 3:9)
25. “Bear with each other…” (Colossians 3:13)
26. “…Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another” (Colossians 3:13)
27. “Teach…[one another]” (Colossians 3:16)
28. “…admonish one another” (Colossians 3:16)
I Thessalonians, Hebrews29. “…make your love increase and overflow for each other” (I Thessalonians 3:12)
30. “Encourage one another” (I Thessalonians 4:18, 5:11; Hebrews 10:25)
31. “…Build each other up…” (I Thessalonians 5:11)
32. “Encourage one another daily…” (Hebrews 3:13)
33. “Spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24)
Other Letters
James, I Peter, I John, II John
34. “…Do not slander one another” (James 4:11)
35. “Don’t grumble against each other” (James 5:9)
36. “Confess your sins to each other…” (James 5:16)
37. “…Pray for each other” (James 5:16)
38. “…Love one another deeply, from the heart” (I Peter 1:22, 4:8)39. “…Live in harmony with one another…” (I Peter 3:8)
40. “Greet one another with a kiss of love” (I Peter 5:14)
41. “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling” (I Peter 4:9)
42. “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others…” (I Peter 4:10)
43. “…Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another…” (I Peter 5:15)
44. “Love one another” (I John 3:11, 23, 4:7,11,12; II John 5)
Build Up One Another
Grade yourself on the same scale that you grade others.
Carefully avoid in yourself those things which disturb you in others. - T aKempis
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. I Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
Carefully avoid in yourself those things which disturb you in others. - T aKempis
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. I Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Personal And Spiritual Growth - A Poem
This past year, God's been
moving my spirit
Giving me purpose .... allowing people to hear it
I'm sharing life change .... hoping others draw near it.
I always wanna share .... sometimes I still fear it.
God is the master, and I am His clay.
Every single moment, God wants to mold me His way.
I'm using God's Word to hear what He'll say
With God's power I'm a new man each day.
Shape, Share and One Word were all put in place
To see God's hands, to feel His grace.
To alter hearts, to change life's pace.
To shape our spirits, to seek Christ's face
To share true life in a world of doubt
To show all peeps what Christ is about.
Robert Hobbs
Giving me purpose .... allowing people to hear it
I'm sharing life change .... hoping others draw near it.
I always wanna share .... sometimes I still fear it.
God is the master, and I am His clay.
Every single moment, God wants to mold me His way.
I'm using God's Word to hear what He'll say
With God's power I'm a new man each day.
Shape, Share and One Word were all put in place
To see God's hands, to feel His grace.
To alter hearts, to change life's pace.
To shape our spirits, to seek Christ's face
To share true life in a world of doubt
To show all peeps what Christ is about.
Robert Hobbs
Benefits of Belonging To A Church - Extended List
Meet new
people
Children meet other children
New friendships formed
Solid friendships formed
People praying for you during difficult times
People rejoicing with you in good times
Personal development and improvement
Learn to move out of you comfort zone
Learn to stay in God’s comfort zone
Learn scripture
Apply the Bible to your life
Hear from God
Draw close to God
Health improvement
Social networks
Career networks
Solid people involved in children’s lives
You get to help others
Helping others is a good thing
You get to sing like you are in the shower
Learn of new songs and music
Retreat opportunities
Camp opportunities
Encouraged to go for it
Encouraged to slow down
Improve your relational skills
Become a rock star
Learn public speaking skills
Develop skills you never knew you had
Sharpen skills you know you have
Childcare network
Built in support system
Hugs, handshakes and high fives
Understand just how important you are
Meet you future spouse
Move past your stereotypes
Learn to ride a bike
Learn to live life to the fullest
Learn to in God’s love, forgiveness, truth and righteousness
Receive love
Give love
Receive help
Give help
Receive prayers
Give prayers
Receive encouragement
Give encouragement
Receive wise counsel
Give wise counsel
Live with more purpose
Your children hear about God’s love for them
Your children make the decision to follow Jesus Christ
Teens have a good support system
Travel the states
International travel
Expand your horizon
Learn a new language
Sing songs in a different language
Use your talents in the Kingdom of God
Discover abilities you did not know you had
Meet your new lifelong friend
Invest in others
Discover life
Experience healing
Be accepted as you are
Be encourage to grow
People praying for you
people praying for your family
Live w more meaning
Learn to pray
Understand what prayer is
Become an actor
Become a Hollywood Star
Make a movie that can potentially change the world
Wake up to life
Know that God is God
Children meet other children
New friendships formed
Solid friendships formed
People praying for you during difficult times
People rejoicing with you in good times
Personal development and improvement
Learn to move out of you comfort zone
Learn to stay in God’s comfort zone
Learn scripture
Apply the Bible to your life
Hear from God
Draw close to God
Health improvement
Social networks
Career networks
Solid people involved in children’s lives
You get to help others
Helping others is a good thing
You get to sing like you are in the shower
Learn of new songs and music
Retreat opportunities
Camp opportunities
Encouraged to go for it
Encouraged to slow down
Improve your relational skills
Become a rock star
Learn public speaking skills
Develop skills you never knew you had
Sharpen skills you know you have
Childcare network
Built in support system
Hugs, handshakes and high fives
Understand just how important you are
Meet you future spouse
Move past your stereotypes
Learn to ride a bike
Learn to live life to the fullest
Learn to in God’s love, forgiveness, truth and righteousness
Receive love
Give love
Receive help
Give help
Receive prayers
Give prayers
Receive encouragement
Give encouragement
Receive wise counsel
Give wise counsel
Live with more purpose
Your children hear about God’s love for them
Your children make the decision to follow Jesus Christ
Teens have a good support system
Travel the states
International travel
Expand your horizon
Learn a new language
Sing songs in a different language
Use your talents in the Kingdom of God
Discover abilities you did not know you had
Meet your new lifelong friend
Invest in others
Discover life
Experience healing
Be accepted as you are
Be encourage to grow
People praying for you
people praying for your family
Live w more meaning
Learn to pray
Understand what prayer is
Become an actor
Become a Hollywood Star
Make a movie that can potentially change the world
Wake up to life
Know that God is God
Friday, March 28, 2014
Prayer - Verses
In these days
Jesus went up on a mountain top to pray, and he prayed to God all night. Luke
6:12
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus went out to pray. Mark 1:35
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16
He (Jesus) withdrew about a stones beyond them, knelt down and prayed. Luke 22:41
Lord, Teach us to pray... Luke 11:1
I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ.. to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Romans 15:30
Be still before the Lord a wait patiently for Him. Psalm 37:7
In the morning, Oh Lord, You will hear my voice; in the morning I will offer my request to You and will watch expectantly for your answer. Psalm 5:3
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24
Pray without ceasing. I Thess. 5:17
Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you great and mighty things which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Acts 6:4
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer without anger or disputing. I Timothy 2:8
Night and day we pray most earnestly. I Thess. 3:10
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
You do not have because you do not ask God... James 4:2
7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2
According to your faith it will be done to you; and their sight was restored. Matthew 9:29-30
23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24
I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. III John 2
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. I Peter 5:7
First all of then, I urge that petitions, prayers, request, and thanksgiving be offered to God for all people. I Timothy 2:1
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
Finally brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored. II Thess. 3:7
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus went out to pray. Mark 1:35
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16
He (Jesus) withdrew about a stones beyond them, knelt down and prayed. Luke 22:41
Lord, Teach us to pray... Luke 11:1
I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ.. to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Romans 15:30
Be still before the Lord a wait patiently for Him. Psalm 37:7
In the morning, Oh Lord, You will hear my voice; in the morning I will offer my request to You and will watch expectantly for your answer. Psalm 5:3
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24
Pray without ceasing. I Thess. 5:17
Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you great and mighty things which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Acts 6:4
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer without anger or disputing. I Timothy 2:8
Night and day we pray most earnestly. I Thess. 3:10
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
You do not have because you do not ask God... James 4:2
7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2
According to your faith it will be done to you; and their sight was restored. Matthew 9:29-30
23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24
I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. III John 2
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. I Peter 5:7
First all of then, I urge that petitions, prayers, request, and thanksgiving be offered to God for all people. I Timothy 2:1
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
Finally brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored. II Thess. 3:7
Prayer - Quotes
Prayer is not
getting man's will done in heaven, but getting God's will done on earth. It is
not overcoming God's reluctance but laying hold of God's willingness. - Richard
C. Trench.
More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. - Alfred Lord Tennyson
God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it. - John Wesley.
Prayer requires more of the heart than the tongue. - Adam Clarke.
No one is a firmer believer in the power of prayer than the devil; not that he practices it, but he suffers from it. - Guy H. King.
Spend plenty of time with God; let other things go, but do not neglect Him. - Oswald Chambers
I am so busy. How can I find time to pray? Ask for forgiveness. Ask to be cleansed of all the sin of having no time to pray. - Corrie ten Boom
Prayer is not a convenient device for imposing our will upon God, or bending His will to ours, but it is the main way of submitting our will to His. - John Stott
Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still. - E.M. Bounds
I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach. - Charles Spurgeon
The man who mobilizes the Christian Church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. - Andrew Murray
Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, and despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers. - Sidlow Baxter
Prayer is where the action is. - John Wesley
The greatest tragedy in life Is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer. - F.B. Meyer
Prayer honors God, acknowledges His being, exalts His power, adores His providence and secures His aid. - E.M. Bounds
If Christians spent as much time praying as they do grumbling, they soon would have nothing to grumble about. - Anonymous
When I pray, coincidences happen, and when I do not, they don’t. - William Temple
If you pray for bread and bring no basket to carry it, you prove the doubting spirit which may be the only hindrance to the gift for which you ask. - D.L. Moody
To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. - Martin Luther
Whatever else prayer may be, it is intended to be a sharing and taking counsel with God on mattes of importance to Him and His Kingdom. God has called you to attend a celestial board meeting to deliberate with Him on matters of Divine destiny. - John White
There is only one limit to what prayer can do; that is what God can do. R.A. Torrey
When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians the devil smiles. When he stops reading the Bible the devils laughs, but when he stops praying the devil shouts for joy. - Corrie ten Boom
Prayer is not conquering God’s reluctance, but taking hold of God’s willingness. - Phillip Brooks
Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness or elase forgiving one another. - Jean Paul Ritcher
Prayer does not lead to greater works, it is the greater work. - Oswald Chambers
Trouble and perplexity drive us to prayer, and prayer drives away trouble and perplexity. - Phillip Melanchthon
Hurry is the death of prayer. - Samuel Chadwick
Pray for great things, expect great things, work for great things, but above all, pray. - R.A. Torrey
Dear Lord, never let me be afraid to pray for the impossible - Dorothy Shellenberger
Everything we do n the Christian life is easier than prayer. - D. Martin Lloyd Jones
We are too busy to pray, and so we are to be to have power. R. A. Torrey
Prayer is the first thing, the second thing, and the third thing necessary to a minister. Pray then my dear brother; pray, pray, pray. - Edward Payson
Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure. - D.L. Moody
God is looking for a people through whom He can do the impossible - what a pity we plan only the things we can do. - A.W. Tozer
More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. - Alfred Lord Tennyson
God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it. - John Wesley.
Prayer requires more of the heart than the tongue. - Adam Clarke.
No one is a firmer believer in the power of prayer than the devil; not that he practices it, but he suffers from it. - Guy H. King.
Spend plenty of time with God; let other things go, but do not neglect Him. - Oswald Chambers
I am so busy. How can I find time to pray? Ask for forgiveness. Ask to be cleansed of all the sin of having no time to pray. - Corrie ten Boom
Prayer is not a convenient device for imposing our will upon God, or bending His will to ours, but it is the main way of submitting our will to His. - John Stott
Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still. - E.M. Bounds
I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach. - Charles Spurgeon
The man who mobilizes the Christian Church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. - Andrew Murray
Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, and despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers. - Sidlow Baxter
Prayer is where the action is. - John Wesley
The greatest tragedy in life Is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer. - F.B. Meyer
Prayer honors God, acknowledges His being, exalts His power, adores His providence and secures His aid. - E.M. Bounds
If Christians spent as much time praying as they do grumbling, they soon would have nothing to grumble about. - Anonymous
When I pray, coincidences happen, and when I do not, they don’t. - William Temple
If you pray for bread and bring no basket to carry it, you prove the doubting spirit which may be the only hindrance to the gift for which you ask. - D.L. Moody
To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. - Martin Luther
Whatever else prayer may be, it is intended to be a sharing and taking counsel with God on mattes of importance to Him and His Kingdom. God has called you to attend a celestial board meeting to deliberate with Him on matters of Divine destiny. - John White
There is only one limit to what prayer can do; that is what God can do. R.A. Torrey
When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians the devil smiles. When he stops reading the Bible the devils laughs, but when he stops praying the devil shouts for joy. - Corrie ten Boom
Prayer is not conquering God’s reluctance, but taking hold of God’s willingness. - Phillip Brooks
Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness or elase forgiving one another. - Jean Paul Ritcher
Prayer does not lead to greater works, it is the greater work. - Oswald Chambers
Trouble and perplexity drive us to prayer, and prayer drives away trouble and perplexity. - Phillip Melanchthon
Hurry is the death of prayer. - Samuel Chadwick
Pray for great things, expect great things, work for great things, but above all, pray. - R.A. Torrey
Dear Lord, never let me be afraid to pray for the impossible - Dorothy Shellenberger
Everything we do n the Christian life is easier than prayer. - D. Martin Lloyd Jones
We are too busy to pray, and so we are to be to have power. R. A. Torrey
Prayer is the first thing, the second thing, and the third thing necessary to a minister. Pray then my dear brother; pray, pray, pray. - Edward Payson
Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure. - D.L. Moody
God is looking for a people through whom He can do the impossible - what a pity we plan only the things we can do. - A.W. Tozer
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
8 Come and see what the Lord has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Decide
Decision is the key to Destiny.
"God, can you be merciful and send me off to hell and lock me in forever?" "No, Pilgrim, I will not send you there, but if you choose to go there, I could never lock you out."
The Singer, Calvin MIller
"God, can you be merciful and send me off to hell and lock me in forever?" "No, Pilgrim, I will not send you there, but if you choose to go there, I could never lock you out."
The Singer, Calvin MIller
Healing and Restoration
There is more in the balm to heal than there is in the guilt to wound; for there is more in grace to save than there is in sin to destroy. J.C. Philpot
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Missional Leadership
Missional leadership is about cultivating an environment that innovates and releases the missional imagination present in God's people. The Missional Leader, Alan Roxburgh and Fred Ramonuk
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
A Weaving
My life is but a weaving, between my God and me.
I do not choose the colors, He worketh steadily.
Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride,
Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly,
Will God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful in the skillful Weaver's hand,
as the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.
Each New Day, Corrie ten Boom
I do not choose the colors, He worketh steadily.
Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride,
Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly,
Will God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful in the skillful Weaver's hand,
as the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.
Each New Day, Corrie ten Boom
Transformation
"I am the Madman," he said, "but the Troubadour has come and I am full and whole."
The Singer, Calvin Miller
The Singer, Calvin Miller
Friday, March 07, 2014
You, Jesus...
You, Jesus, are my Teacher
You show me who I am
You tell me I am precious
You're there to hold my hand.
Your love is unconditional
No matter what I've done
When the Race is tired and long
You're there to help me run.
I've turned my back toward You
I've turned my face away
Yet even when I hide from You
You promise me You'll stay.
Your forgiveness is eternal
The flow will never end
Whatever sad mistakes I make
You're there to make amends.
I will be with You forever
By Your side eternally
Please help me to remember
Lord, that You chose me.
By Erin Reich
You show me who I am
You tell me I am precious
You're there to hold my hand.
Your love is unconditional
No matter what I've done
When the Race is tired and long
You're there to help me run.
I've turned my back toward You
I've turned my face away
Yet even when I hide from You
You promise me You'll stay.
Your forgiveness is eternal
The flow will never end
Whatever sad mistakes I make
You're there to make amends.
I will be with You forever
By Your side eternally
Please help me to remember
Lord, that You chose me.
By Erin Reich
A friend of mine sent this via email.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
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