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Prayer of Examen

Prayer of Examen originally published at https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/prayer-of-examen/  English Español 한국어 简体中文 Shares   + The Prayer of Examen is a spiritual practice of reviewing the day to retune ourselves to the sacred in ordinary life. Usually lasting 15–20 minutes and done in the evening, the prayer prompts us to remember God’s presence, express gratitude, reflect on the day, and prepare for the day to come. The video above uses contemplative imagery captured from daily life with our coworkers to show how the prayer’s application is…

Prayers for our Government

As we near the upcoming mid-term election in a few weeks, we would do well to pray for our country, our officials and our policies.  The folks at Light of the World Prayer Center have put together 7 prayers that everyone should be able to pray regardless of their political affiliation. 7 Prayers for the Elections…(Without Getting into Politics)! 1 Timothy 2:1–4 (ESV), “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2for…

7 Prayers for the 2018 Elections…(Without getting into Politics!)

From Jason Hubbard at the Light of the World Prayer Center: 1 Timothy 2:1–4 (ESV), “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all people to be saved and to come…

Scripture Prayer Guides to help invigorate your Prayer Life

While preparing for a sermon I ran across this great set of scripture saturated prayer guides from SIMUSA to help Christians pray for a whole host of topics and people. Check some of them out based on where you would like to learn to pray more scripturally informed prayers. Worship Give Thanks to God Praise God through the Psalms 1 Praise God through the Psalms 2 Praise God through the Psalms 3 Worship God with a Focus on His Attributes…

When God makes things happen

I am ashamed to admit it, but as a pastor, too often, I don’t expect God to show up. My default is to trust in human systems and working the angles. It is a part of my fallen human nature. It is a lack of faith and trust. It is a sin in my life against which I must struggle, learning to take every thought captive and making it obedient to Christ (2Cor 10:5). How often do we expect God…

The importance of Prayer and ministry

Though this video is on pastoral ministry and prayer, the lesson is applicable to every Christian and the ministry they do in the home, the marketplace, at fun. Wherever we may bring the Word we must pray. #Wisdom Wednesday with Dr. John Currid “What is the importance of prayer in pastoral ministry? from Reformed Theological Seminary on Vimeo.