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
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O that I prayed more!
(James Smith, “Sunny Subjects for All Seasons” 1858) Play Audio! Download Audio “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 How important is a spirit of prayer! It is . . . the proof of regeneration, the manifestation of grace in our … Continued
How well He knows every thorn
(Theodore Cuyler, “Beulah-Land or, Words of Cheer for Christian Pilgrims”) “I am the Good Shepherd. I know My own sheep — and they know Me.” John 10:14 Jesus knows those who are His. He knows all about every one of … Continued
Prayer has an essential place
(J.R. Miller, “Living Victoriously!“) “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret, will reward you … Continued
Fields of rich pasture
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet … Continued
Looking up for the day’s supply
“My voice shall You hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto You, and will look up.” Psalm 5:3 (from Octavius Winslow’s, “Morning Thoughts”) “The first thing I do when I awake in … Continued
Unhindered access
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “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 … Continued
No cares 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 minds through … Continued
Meditation the mother of prayer
(William Bridge, 1600-1670, “The Sweetness and Profitableness of Divine Meditation”) “My meditation of Him shall be sweet!” Psalm 104:34 By meditation . . . your knowledge is raised; therefore memory is strengthened; your hearts are warmed and also will be freed from sinful thoughts; … Continued
Show me the way
(J.R. Miller, “For a Busy Day” 1895) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Show me the way I should walk, for I have come to you in prayer.” Psalm 143:8 We cannot know the way ourselves. The path across one little day seems … Continued