David was running from King Saul, and “mighty men, helpers in the war” came to him (1 Chronicles 12:1) “according to the word of the Lord” (v. 23, emphasis added). It was time for David to be king, time for the promise from God that he was king of Israel to become reality, and God sent … Continue reading Keep Ranks
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Abhor and Cling
“Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” That advice from Romans 12:9 (NKJV) could and should be a prayer for prodigals: Our Father, cause our prodigals to abhor what is evil, to never be comfortable with it or in it. We pray they will instead cling to what is good. In Jesus’ name … Continue reading Abhor and Cling
Functioning from a Place of Remembered Victories
Twice, the psalmist asks: “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me?” (Psalm 42:5, 11 NKJV). He also says: “My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, ‘Where is your God?’” (v. 3). “I will say to God my Rock, ‘Why have You forgotten me? Why … Continue reading Functioning from a Place of Remembered Victories
Prayer for Prodigals 