Praying When Overwhelmed by Life

       Psalm 143 clearly indicates that David is up to his eyeballs in difficulties.  Feeling overwhelmed, incredibly lonely, and crushed beneath the oppressive onslaught of our common foe, David spread out his arms like a frightened child beseeching for a parent’s care and comfort. …

Importunity

       When His disciples asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray” in Luke 11, Jesus’ instructions addressed two essential areas—the verbal component (vv. 2-4) and the spiritual component (vv. 5-13) of prayer.  To engage in genuine prayer, both components are essential.    Send article…

The Godly’s Secret Weapon

     In worldly terms, those who serve the god of this world have every conceivable advantage over those seeking to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age.  Like Goliath, the forces of evil have an imposing, intimidating presence.  The godly’s defeat looks to…

Practical Reasons to Pray

       David’s prayer in Psalm 86 is an interesting patchwork of petition and affirmation.  Sandwiched between each of the four petitions (vv. 1-4, 6-7,11-14, and 16-17) is an affirmation of God and His character.  When each of these affirmations is an integral part of…