Unanswered prayers can be God's way of asking us to wait for His perfect plan. Psalm 25 What are we to think when we have prayed but the Lord doesn’t answer? As creatures limited by time, we can find waiting very frustrating. However, God doesn’t perceive time as we do. He knows the end of … Continue reading Learning to Wait
Pray, Believe, Receive
"What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." MARK 11:24To pray successfully, you must employ affirmation and visualization. Form a picture in your mind, not of lack or denial or frustration or illness, but of prosperity, abundance, attainment, health. Always remember you will receive as … Continue reading Pray, Believe, Receive
When God Wants Our Attention
When you feel restless, spend extra time with God in prayer; He may be leading you to something new. #prayer 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Have you ever felt restless, as if something’s not quite right? At times God will use that feeling to get our attention. Take Samuel, for example. He literally couldn’t rest because a … Continue reading When God Wants Our Attention
What Prayer Is All About
If we spend time talking with the Lord each day, our relationship with Him will grow stronger. Luke 11:5-13 When you ask a child, “What did you learn in school today?” it’s highly unlikely he or she will mention a fact you don’t already know. But you still love to listen. It’s an honor to … Continue reading What Prayer Is All About
Praying the Promises of God
We can build our life upon the sure foundation of God's Word. Isaiah 40:8 Jesus told us that we would face hardship in this life (John 16:33). But in His grace, He gave us amazing tools to keep trials from overwhelming us. For instance, He placed His Spirit inside each believer to guide and empower. … Continue reading Praying the Promises of God
Seek the Lord
Starting each morning with the Lord can change the trajectory of your day. Psalm 63:1-8 Any time of the day is a great time to be with the Lord, but the morning is special because it can affect the remainder of the day. Psalm 63 reveals that David began his day with the Lord, as … Continue reading Seek the Lord
My Christ Connection Prayers for Whataburger Grand Opening KC!
Candace Lolcoma, Field Marketing Coordinator for Whataburger reached out to Richard Dalton and Karen Dalton, co-founders of MyChristConnection.com, and asked for them to commence prayers over the new grand opening of the Whataburger in Raymore, Missouri. This new Texas-based Whataburger takes over the site of a former Golden Corral near Lowe’s, Sam’s Club and Walmart. It’s … Continue reading My Christ Connection Prayers for Whataburger Grand Opening KC!
Persistence in Prayer
God is delighted to answer the prayers of believers who earnestly seek His will. Matthew 7:7-11 The privilege of prayer rests on our relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ. Only those who have been born again are members of God’s family (John 3:3-6)—they can claim Him as their Father and know He will … Continue reading Persistence in Prayer
The Source of Our Hope
Since it's easy to become discouraged, we need to remember that God is working for our good. Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope is usually defined as … Continue reading The Source of Our Hope
What is Prayer?
Prayer is a call of the heart that seeks the attention of God. Jeremiah 29:12-14 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by … Continue reading What is Prayer?
