We are continuing today with the question. When we pray to God, “Who is this God we pray to?” What image of God do you have in mind when you pray? How do you picture God when you pray?   In his book, “THE PAPA PRAYER,” Larry Crabb identifies ten common images of God that […]

Today, I would like for us to ask the question. When we pray to God, who is this God we pray to?   What image of God do you have in mind when you pray? How do you picture God when you pray?   In his book, “THE PAPA PRAYER,” Larry Crabb says,  “Whatever idea […]

Last week, we asked the question, “To Whom Do We Pray?”  I want to wrap up our thoughts from last week before we breach the new subject of  “Who Is The God We Pray To?” tomorrow.   I offered the conclusion that our fellowship in prayer with the Holy Spirit should most likely be centered […]

Yesterday, we saw evidence in Scriptures of people praying to all three persons of the Trinity; that is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.   I offered this conclusion: it seems to me that we need to distinguish between petition and fellowship. So, let’s see if we can make that distinction more clear. […]

We now ask the question, to whom do we pray?  Do we address the Father or the Son or the Holy Spirit?   John 16:23–24, 26-27 (ESV) 23 In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to […]

We are continuing to answer the question, what does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? PRAYING IN JESUS’ NAME …. 1. It means we have been granted access to the Father. (SEE MY COMMENTS DATED 8/3/2020)   2. It means the same thing as praying according to the will of God.  (SEE MY COMMENTS […]

Last time, we saw how when Jesus was preparing His disciples for His death, burial, resurrection  and life without His physical presence, He wanted them to understand the potential of prayer.  At least three times, He said to them that whatever they asked the Father in His name, they would receive what they asked. (John […]

For the next few weeks, we are going to focus our thinking on prayer. I must confess that I am dong this for a very selfish reason. My own prayer life is waning. I know it is not at all what it should be and I want to return to a closer relationship with God. […]

Ephesians 6:13–18 (ESV) 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, […]

Ephesians 6:13–18 (ESV) 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, […]