From the files, PRAYER Author: unknown, even after a Google search. I got up early one morning, And rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish, I didn't have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me, And heavier came each task. "Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered; He answered, "You … Continue reading Prayer
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Will You Pray with Me?
As a teenager I was (and still am to a degree) too quick to open my mouth. Sometimes that hurt me, but at other times such brashness paid off. The following true story is a time when . . . well, I think you will understand. A restaurant manager hired me in the spring of … Continue reading Will You Pray with Me?
A Thought on Worship
On my desk is a quote that I have no idea where it came from. It could be original with me -- naw! Here it is: "We all come to worship as unworthy sinners in need of and relying on the grace of God." Dear Father, Thank You for Your saving grace. Thank you for … Continue reading A Thought on Worship
Lord, Help Me
Lord, Help Me © Scott McCown - January 25, 2011. Lord, help me to forgive, the wrongs that hurt me today. Lord, help me to live, to work, to walk in Your Way. Lord, help me not forget, that Your mercy forgives me. Lord, help me abet others learn how to be free. Lord, … Continue reading Lord, Help Me
Good Morning, Father
Good morning, Father. Today is another beautiful day to live, to work, and to serve. Today may I go about doing Your will. Help me to see not only the beauty of this day, but the beauty in the lives and hearts of the people around me. When I look into their eyes, may I … Continue reading Good Morning, Father
Prayer Request
Take a good look around you. Walk slowly through your town. What you see may astound you, The experience may bring you down. ♥ Families fracture and fail, Young couples face great fears, Life is meager and frail. These thoughts bring me to tears. ♥ When you look through the eyes of the Lord, Compassion … Continue reading Prayer Request
My Daily Prayer
My Daily Prayer Love, joy, patience, and peace; May the Fruits of the Spirit in my life increase. I pray kindness, goodness, plus faithfulness; Are my path in Godliness. I long for gentleness with self-control; To be my spirit making me whole. My daily prayer? To thus walk with the Lord; To my mansion in … Continue reading My Daily Prayer
Will You Pray?
Thank you. Thank you for your prayers; I covet them. If not for the prayers of the faithful, what could we accomplish. Prayer does so much for us as Christians. Paul describes the armor that Christians wear and emphasizes that that armor is incomplete if not for prayer (Eph 6:11-18). Life has a way of … Continue reading Will You Pray?
A Simple Prayer
Sticking with Monday's theme of prayer, I pray with each of you the following simple prayer to God.Dear God,In Jesus Name, AMEN!Scott
A Monday Morning Prayer
God our Father,In our world wars begin and wars end.In our world economies strengthen and economies weaken.But You, O Lord are steadfast; unchanging.Help us to depend on You.In Jesus' name, Amen!