Posts tagged “Perseverance”
You are dangerous!
A friend gave me the most confidence-boosting compliment. After I shared my morning prayer routine, he commented, “The world might scoff at the notion…
How long, Lord?
Have you had a conversation with God when life’s circumstances seem a dark contrast with what’s written about God’s goodness? In Psalm 89, the…
God’s watch is the official timer
The ongoing joke with one of the instructors at my local gym is that he can’t tell time. When he says we have only…
God is listening
“Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life…
Your every word is heard
“So, Mike, why do you stink at prayer?” the radio hosts asked. We were discussing a book I cowrote with Mark Jeske whose intro…
Not until you bless me
Have you ever been desperate in prayer? So desperate you would not stop praying until you got your answer? Jacob in the Bible was…
Don’t give up without a fight!
“Thy will be done” (Luke 11:2 KJV). This can be hard to pray when we or those we love are facing dire circumstances. Perhaps,…
Wear God down
Have you ever heard of Andy Bernard? Andy is one of the more persistent and annoying characters from the show The Office, a man…
When we stop practicing
Years ago, a student who had graduated from the Christian high school where I taught shared that she was struggling with her faith. “Don’t…
Persist in prayer
Have you ever had an interaction with a toddler play out like this? “Mom, can I have a fruit snack?” “Well, you already had…
Tap into your willpower
“Habits eat willpower for breakfast.”—John Ortberg I was 33 years old when I completely gave up on the concept of New Year’s resolutions. I…
Playing catch with God
Would you like to make the most of your time in prayer? Are you looking for ways to communicate with God that are thoughtful…