No care but all prayer

C.H. Spurgeon Prayer, Thanksgiving, Praise “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and … Continued

This is the way

(J. R. Miller, “The Beauty of Self-control”) “Hold me up—and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117 Certain ancient mariners were accustomed to say, as they put out to sea, “Keep me, O God, for my boat is so small—and the … Continued

The spirit of prayer

(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “By running and exercising every day, you are the fitter to run in a race. Just so, the oftener you come into God’s presence–the greater confidence, freedom, … Continued

Your privilege is prayer!

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Afflictions and Trouble” 1842) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Call upon Me in the day of trouble! I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me!” Psalm 50:15 Believer, in this portion … Continued

Anxiety is useless!

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life–what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, … Continued

Prayer and Faith

(Charles Spurgeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law!” Psalm 119:18 Let me tell you a little secret: whenever you cannot understand a text, open your Bible, bend your knee, … Continued

Only refuge in sorrow

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in … Continued

The mercy seat

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer. O Lord, do not delay!” Psalm 70:5 The act of prayer teaches us our unworthiness, which … Continued

What a rest is this

(John MacDuff, “Hospice of the Pilgrim” 1891) What a rest is this for weary, burdened wayfarers! …”Your heavenly Father!” With tender care for the minute and lowly, He . . . makes grass to grow for the cattle, pencils the … Continued

The name Father

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “Our Father in Heaven!” Matthew 6:9 This is the ‘golden gate’ of the temple of prayer! When our Lord taught His disciples how to pray — it was thus … Continued