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If you are a Christian seeking guidance and protection in your life, you may have heard of the phrase “hedge of protection.” This phrase is a common prayer used by many believers to ask God for His protection over themselves, their families, and loved ones. The idea of the hedge of protection comes from the Bible, where it is mentioned Continue reading A hedge of protection from God
There is no magic formula for prayers but I like the ACTS model for short prayers: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. This is a simple way to remember that we need to approach the throne of God with reverence because he is Almighty God But we don’t have to follow a formula because God has promised to hear our thoughts Continue reading How to start praying with the ACTS model of prayer
There have been Great Commissions, Great Awakenings, Great Revivals, and the Jesus Revolution, now we need a new personal commission, because we seem to be in a great falling away. World events, wars, famines, pestilence, and disease have taken their toll. Most people claim no religion, church attendance is dwindling, and many Christians have rejected their faith. It seems like Continue reading We need a new personal commission
As Christians share the ministry of reconciliation to the world, they need to remember the ministry of restoration for each other. This is the amazing message that God has already done the work through the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ to restore the relationship between you and God. If any of your sins have separated you from Continue reading Ministry of restoration (restoring a right relationship with God)
Some of the most beautiful messages of help are from the Songs of Ascents that pilgrims sang as they ascended up to Jerusalem and up the southern steps to the temple. Psalm 121 is one of the most famous ones that starts with the question, “Does my help come from the hills?” The answer is stunning, thrilling, and beyond awesome. Continue reading Does my help come from the hills?