Category Archives: Prayer

Sword of the Spirit – Vote In His Name #1321

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1321 “Vote In His Name” And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him; So, whether you eat or drink, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – I Will #1320

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1320 “I Will” Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Hard Pressed #1316

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1316 “Hard Pressed” We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NKJV) Paul, in his … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – In The Zone #1311

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1311 “In The Zone” This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me…- Matthew 15:8-9 Baseball was my passion as a youth. I vividly recall … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Other Shoe #1302

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1302 “The Other Shoe” Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Jesus Speaks #1299

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1299 “Jesus Speaks” Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Pay Attention #1287

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1287 “Pay Attention” Hear, you peoples, all of you; pay attention, O earth, and all that is in it… For behold, the Lord is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Wait #1283

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1283 “Wait” Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! – Psalm 27:14 I do not wait well. I prefer activity to inactivity. I fidget. I pace. I … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Sufficient Grace #1275

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1275 “Sufficient Grace” …But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” … For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Soul Thirst #1114

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1114 “Soul Thirst” O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. – … Continue reading

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