Category Archives: Why Pray?

You Want Me to Pray for Whom, Lord?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Janis Cox

Recently a person very close to me began to make some ungodly choices in her life, which grieved me greatly. Continue reading →

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Is God Working Through Me?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Janis Cox

I read an interesting statement in the Prayer of Jabez? If God is working through us that doesn’t mean in association with us. Drop over to learn about prayer. #UTCOP Continue reading →

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How To Put God First by Janis Cox. As I joined a blog hop for writers, most of whom are Christians, I was surprised to find their goals were directed at doing things and not listening to the Holy Spirit first. Continue reading →

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Prayer for Our Enemies? Really?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Janis Cox

Pray for Our Enemies? Really? by Janet Sketchley Do news stories cause you to pray for people? For the hurt, the poor, the oppressed? Even just a quick “God, please help them know Your presence”? Sometimes the need is so … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Dusty Knees?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Janis Cox

Do We Have Dusty Knees? by Brenda Wood. How long has it been since we did some spiritual dusting? Continue reading →

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Why Pray for our Leaders?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Janis Cox

Why Pray for Our Leaders? by Janet Sketchley. God can influence leaders, even those who don’t know Him. Janet gives us some Scripture passages to back this. Continue reading →

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Why Don’t We Ask For Prayer?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Janis Cox

Why Don’t We Ask For Prayer? by Brenda Wood My friend Jean recently lost her husband and when we ask how she is doing, she exclaims…”I am fine! I am just fine.” Well, I’ve lost my husband and I know … Continue reading →

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Can We Trust in God’s Sovereignty?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Janis Cox

Can We Trust in God’s Sovereignty? by Steph Beth Nickel. Trust His sovereignty and be empowered by His Spirit. Seek to fulfill your responsibilities. Continue reading →

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Are You Living Life to the Full?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Janis Cox

Are You Living Life to the Full? by Janis Cox. Janis explains what she is learning through Mark Buchanan’s book, Your God is Too Safe. Continue reading →