the refuge still was prayer

(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 Gethsemane. It was … Continued

Gems from William Gurnall

Choice gems from William Gurnall, prayer The gospel is God’s heart in print! ~  ~  ~  ~  ~ That book must be worth reading–that has God for the author! ~  ~  ~  ~  ~ The pleasures of sin must needs be short, because … Continued

All that He has and is-is theirs…

(Charles Spurgeon) I will be their God.” Jeremiah 31:33  Child of God, let me urge you to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer; I beseech you, go to Him often, because He is your God. … Continued

“before they call, I will answer”…

(Arthur Pink) The omniscience of God is an encouragement to prayer. There is no cause for fearing that the petitions of the righteous will not be heard, or that their sighs and tears shall escape the notice of God–since He … Continued

Continue earnestly…

CONTINUE EARNESTLY IN PRAYER… “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving, meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also … Continued