Prayer, in its simplest definition, is merely a wish turned God-ward. Author unknown Prayer is taking our troubles to God. Faith is leaving them there. Author unknown What you love you worship; true prayer, real prayer, is nothing but loving: what you love, that you pray to. Augustine of Hippo Prayer. The chief exercise of … Continue reading “PRAYER,
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PRAYER, ANSWERED
There are 667 prayers recorded in the Bible, and the answers to 454 are recorded. Author unknown God will either give you what you ask, or something far better. Robert Murray M’Cheyne On the ground of our own goodness we cannot expect to have our prayers answered. But Jesus is worthy, and for His sake … Continue reading “PRAYER,
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PRAISE OF SELF
Speaking ill of others is a cheap, dishonest way to praise ourselves. Author unknown
PRAISE OF OTHERS
As long as one can admire and love, then one is young for ever. Pablo Casals Praise often turns losers into winners. Author unknown As we must account for every idle remark, so we must account for every idle silence. Benjamin Franklin The applause of a single human being is of great importance. Samuel Johnson … Continue reading “PRAISE
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PRAISE
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. The Bible, Psalm 34.1 nrsv Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. The Bible, Psalm 149:3 Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known … Continue reading “PRAISE”
PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD
Q: “What must one do in order to please God?” A: “Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes.” Abba Anthony the Great Make every effort then to let God be great and to ensure that all your good intentions and endeavors are directed to him in all that you do and in … Continue reading “PRACTICING
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PRACTICE
The only way to become master of any skill is first to become its slave. And that takes practice, practice, practice. Paderewski, on being asked by a youngster how he too could master the piano Practice is the best of all instructors. Publilius Syrus
POWERLESSNESS
The best antidote for a powerless Church is the influence of a praying man. David Smithers
POWER, LOVE OF
The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves. William Hazlitt
POTENTIAL
Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being. Goethe