Moments For You

“He restores my soul,” says David while recounting the wonderful ways of his Divine Shepherd (Psalm 23:3). David’s failure is a solemn example of the weakness of the human heart, but his restoration is an uplifting reminder of God’s abundant grace. Like David, we are slow to learn that no... Read more →

Reality tells us that no Christian is exempt from the burdens of the sinful nature. Paul told the believers at Colosse to “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry” (Colossians 3:5). The problem is that sometimes we... Read more →

“David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep” (Acts 13:36). David occupied a prominent place in the divine counsels. He was the first king after God’s heart; he gave Jerusalem—where God had chosen to place His Name—to Israel; he made the nation great.... Read more →

has divided seas, rolled up flowing rivers, made flinty rocks gush into fountains, quenched flames of fire, muzzled lions, disarmed vipers and poisons, marshaled the stars against the wicked, stopped the course of the moon, arrested the rapid sun in its great race, burst open iron gates, recalled souls from... Read more →

“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18). If we stop and examine the weight of these words, the child of God is driven to say, “I must pray, pray,... Read more →

That famous example of prayer we often call “The Lord’s Prayer” (Matthew 6:9-13) begins with “Our Father in Heaven.” Everything that follows: conversing with Him, praising Him, petitioning Him—these things all start by knowing Him as “Father.” Is God your Father? Are you a child of God? Some people think we... Read more →

God, who is a God of law and order, has set certain conditions on His promise to hear and answer our prayers. What kind of heart must we have for God to hear us? A Pure Heart: “If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have... Read more →

It is interesting to see how much of the Bible is occupied with the subject of prayer, either in providing examples, enforcing precepts, or proclaiming promises. We scarcely open the Bible before we read, “At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord” (Genesis 4:26). Then,... Read more →

“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” (Psalm 139:23-24). One element in true prayer is confession. I do not want Christian readers to think I am... Read more →

Have you ever been stuck in a conversation with someone who talks only about themselves? Imagine what it must be like for our heavenly Father to listen to our prayers during our devotional time. We may have read a portion of His word, but then in prayer we swiftly shift... Read more →

Here is the great secret of success. Work with all your might, but trust not in the least in your work. Pray with all your might for the blessing of God, but work at the same time with all diligence, with all patience, with all perseverance. Pray then, and work.... Read more →

“Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers” (Colossians 4:12). We are thankful for preachers, pastors, teachers, and missionaries; but we also need men and women of prayer, those who minister like Epaphras. Without a spirit of... Read more →

Paul’s command in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to “pray without ceasing” can be confusing. Obviously, it cannot mean we are to be in a head-bowed, eyes-closed posture all day long. Paul is not referring to non-stop talking, but rather an attitude of God-consciousness and God-surrender that we carry with us all... Read more →

A Christian overheard several co-workers having a discussion in which some very harsh and cruel things were said about Christians. When he could stand it no longer, he said, “I admit there are some hypocrites in the church, but most of us are sincere believers.” Turning their attention to him,... Read more →

The book of Psalms records many sermons King David preached to himself during difficult times. Those sermons focused his thoughts on truth and positioned him to experience God’s power. Like David, when we pray God’s promises, we are telling Him we trust Him to keep His word. Here are ten... Read more →