How Should You Pray Before Bible Reading? What prayers should you pray before opening the Word of God?  These prayers should direct your attention to God and His Word.  The best prayers before Bible study are for understanding the Bible and to find joy in His Word. What are some reasons to pray before Bible study?  When we pray for understanding, we place our confidence in God’s ability to help us, not in our own minds to comprehend.  This certainly removes some stress when approaching Bible reading.  When we pray for joy in His Word, we find it is okay to admit when we are not super excited about opening…

The call comes.  The text lights up your phone.  The words come out of someone’s mouth.  You read it on Facebook. You know the moment… the instant stress hits you.  Worry takes you to the worst possible outcome.  Anxiety feeds on itself as the situation grows in your mind. I don’t know about you, but I am a pro at letting worry get the best of me.  But God’s Word teaches us a better way to respond to stressful moments. Trials are promised in Scripture, but so is the peace that passes understanding.  Here is some practical wisdom on how to seek that peace. 3 Step Prayer for Stressful Moments…

There are always expectations that are not met.  Behaviors that annoy us.  Major decisions poorly made.  Sinful habits.  Disappointing qualities can always be found in a husband, especially if one is always looking for them. But that’s the key, isn’t it?  Where is your gaze?  Are the eyes of your heart dwelling constantly on the failings of your husband?  Or are they more often turned upon Jesus? The answer to this question will determine your responses to your husband.  Do you pray for him, that God would grow him into the man He created him to be, or to make wise choices, or whatever is appropriate for the situation? Or do…

Sometimes, prayers just come natural.  Thank you for this.  Please help us with that.  In Jesus’ name… But sometimes…life falls apart.  The ticking hours press on your soul.  Your heart goes numb, and words fall short. A few years ago, I had a good habit of praying by my bedside in the morning, escaping the squawking children, milky cereal bowls, piles of school books ready for the day, and housework screaming to be attended to… Just to meet God in the secret, in the quiet place. Except, when you’re a mommy, it’s hard to have a totally secret place. Here I was, on my knees by my bed—made up with…