Tag: Identified With Christ

Prayer: Disinfecting The Air Around Us

For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. Ephesians 6:12 GNT In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul reminds us of the spiritual warfare that exists in a Christian’s life. That our battle is not […]

From Whence Cometh My Help?

Things not going according to plan? There are no such things as problems, only opportunities. But it takes good counsel to make great decisions. To turn problems into opportunities. So where to turn for counsel and guidance? A spouse? A friend? Certainly. But surrendered believers know to turn to God first and early. When we […]

To Know God And To Make Him Known (Note 1)

Go back and read the title of today’s post again. Take a moment to ponder the magnitude and beauty of that thought. This is the believer’s Amen. And yet, in its simplicity, that is our purpose. Living a life identified with Christ starts here. Starts with knowing God. And then letting that relationship shine as […]

God On Prayer

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 If you are anxious, this is surely true: you are not praying. #prayer #identifiedwithChrist

A Prayer: God Please Help Me

Are you all in? Confused about what to do? Not sure if any of it is worth it, let alone whether you can hang on? This prayer is for you. Lord, You know my situation and my need. I begin with You, asking for You to be involved in this with me. Give me Your […]

Prayer: Intercession

We continue our series on prayer and on being identified with Christ. What, you may ask, is the connection between those two things?  Prayer is how Christian stewards stay in touch with the Master about His plans. Prayer is the means by which we know the Father’s will and gain His provision.  It provides the […]

A Prayer For Sabbath Rest

Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the universe, Author of Love and Life. You have given us the opportunity to work this past week. The privilege of serving You and Your Kingdom in visible and invisible ways. For the work of our hands and heart, we thank You. We thank You for the […]

Prayer: Begin With The End In Mind

Today, we continue our series on prayer, and on being identified with Christ, with a prayer from the Sarum Primer. The Sarum Primer is a collection of prayers first published in 1514. And, while today’s prayer is only one of the collection, it is often simply referred to by the title of the collection, The […]

Prayer: The Clarity And Faith Of Hezekiah

It is 701 BC. Hezekiah is king of the southern Kingdom of Judah. “Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before or after his time. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything, and he carefully obeyed all the commands […]