Our prayers are to act upon ourselves

(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued

God loves His redeemed children entreat Him!

By Charles Spurgeon  LISTEN to the Audio Proverbs 15:29, “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayers of the righteous.” Fathers, you love to hear the requests of your little children. You know very well that … Continued

The omniscience of God

(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

Do you act as you pray?

(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued

Him as their friend and portion

(Letters of John Newton) “The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength!” Psalm 93:1 “The Lord reigns! Let the nations tremble!” Psalm 99:1 The Lord reigns! He who once bore … Continued

He has heard the voice of my tears…

(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness”, 1662) “The Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.” Psalm 6:8 Tears have a voice. God has an eye upon a man’s tears, as well as upon his … Continued