it's time to pray

Psalms 4 beginning at verse 6, "There are many who say, 'Who will show us any good?' Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." You know, so many today are wondering where the hope for tomorrow has gone....

1 Kings chapter 20, verse 32, "So they wore sackcloth around their waists and put robes around their heads, and came to the king of Israel and said, 'Your servant Ben-Hadad says, "Please let me live."' And he said, 'Is he still alive? He is my brother.'" There are many who are moved, but some are not moved enough to bring a total change of lifestyle to their lives. Deception is going to increase i...

Psalm 4 beginning at verse 2, "How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him." You know, commuting in a big city can be a lonely experience. People seem in such a hurry, often seeming so down and frustrated. I'd like to sm...

As Christians, we trust in the Son of God for our redemption, and we trust in the promises of God for our restoration. We are not only guaranteed eternal life by trusting in Christ, but we are promised life more abundantly. We are given incredible promises that when we pray God will answer us. The great hurdle that you and I face in our time, more than any other generation, is to get beyond the bo...

Psalm 6 verses 9 and 10, "The Lord has heard my supplication, The Lord will receive my prayer. Let all my enemies be ashamed and greatly troubled; let them turn back and be ashamed suddenly." You know, it requires honesty to walk in victory. True and lasting victory requires a humble heart. The Bible says that God draws near to the contrite and to the brokenhearted. God draws near to the man or wo...

Psalms 3, verses 3 and 4, "But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill." I once had a pet that had suffered abuse at the hands of its former owner. Each time I reached out my hand, it would cower and expect the worst. I didn't know what to do so I prayed and God showed me what to do. Turning...