Tag Archives: Prayer

Prayer, Power and Potential

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul continues his opening of this letter by moving on from the glorious things he has been saying about our redemption into giving thanks for it. Yet as we continue reading this section, I’m sure that you, like … Continue reading →

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Naked Before God: Praying in Humility

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

As you may recall when I last posted on being naked before God, I was giving the first practical suggestion: Recovering the wonder of being in His presence. I’m sure that some of you might have thought it a bit … Continue reading →

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Prayer 4

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

As we continue our look at the Classical Spiritual Practice of prayer, I’d like to offer another approach to prayer which is both classic, and potentially controversial. The controversy comes into play when people insist that a more formal approach … Continue reading →

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Prayer 3

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Introduction Prayer is really the fundamental spiritual practice of the Christian life, and although we often neglect it, we do so at our loss. There are four main types of prayer found in the Scriptures, prayers of praise, prayers of … Continue reading →

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Prayer 2

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Some Guidance from Jesus “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us … Continue reading →

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Prayer 1

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Like spiritual practices, prayer is a very big topic about which thousands of volumes have been written. Yet, not only is prayer a very large subject, it is also a controversial one in many places, for when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: February 24, 2018

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

Carnage, Terror and Getting It Right Quite a few things have gone on in recent days here in the USA, and sadly, much of it has been ugly. Chief among these was the horrendous attack at the high school in … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Finding God’s Presence

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 What is God’s will for us? Where can we find joy? Is it God’s will that we … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Don Merritt

This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family. Our blessings are so great that it is … Continue reading →

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This, then, is how you should pray”

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Don Merritt

“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we … Continue reading →