Remembering what God has done: A year in review
Here we look over 2024 and highlight the most read article from each month
I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. Psalm 77:11
Remembering can have tremendous benefits. When we look and see what great things God has done for us, we are reminded of His faithfulness, provision, and grace. Of how He fulfilled His promises, carried and helped us, and has neither left nor forsaken any of His dear children.
Here is looking at 2024, highlighting the most read article for each month. Linked ICYMI:
January
On Grace And Holiness: Exploring Paul's Prayer for a Life of Love and Holiness
Today we examine one prayer of St. Paul, which emphasizes his dual role as a man of action and, more importantly, a man of prayer. To him both aspects of the well-known motto were true: "To pray is to labor," and "To labor is to pray."
February
Our Purpose In Prayer: When the Church is truly awakened to its obligations and exercises the right faith in claiming Christ's promises through prayer, a revolution will take place
This edition comes in audio form as we read from Chapter 3 of "Purpose in Prayer" by E.M. Bounds. Prayer is a crucial duty in Christianity, yet it is often neglected. Languid and distracted prayers do not bring blessings.
March
What We Can Pray When Asked: Pray for them as they requested, but do not neglect the spiritual needs
When someone asks us to pray for them, often they have a specific request, be it health or family or job related. They are faced with a difficulty, challenge or suffering and they reach out for prayer from you. Here are some suggestions.
April
How To Start Praying More: Six Bible prayers to help you pray more for your friends
We always pray for more pray-ers, that is: more people of God to pray more. But where and how to begin, you ask? Actually, by praying first for yourself! Start by asking the Lord to teach you to pray, help you to pray, and then to actually pray—not only for yourself, but your friends also.
May
Praying the Promises of His Will: Here are 25 Biblical promises our Lord wants to give us when we ask
Did you know we can ask the Lord for anything according to His will and He hears us? Not only does He hear us, but we can have what we ask him! How do we know what is according to His will? Go to the Bible. In it we find dozens of insights to the Father’s heart and desire for His children.
June
Practical Reasons Why Christians Fail To Pray: Understanding the Struggles Behind Christians' Irregular Prayer Habits
It appears that many Christians do not actually spend much time in regular prayer. It is only an expected activity before Bible study time, or at the dinner table, or when something bad happens. Are there reasons to not pray? And what might those be?
July
Taming Our Tongue From Sinful Words By Helpful Prayers: How we mind our tongue and pray for a guard over our mouth to speak words that bless
I’ve had to learn to control my words. On my own, it hasn’t always worked out so well, I need the Lord and pray daily for His control on my speech. Here is a list in my prayer notebook, perhaps you will find it beneficial: Nine major sins of the tongue, Blessings of proper speech, Six biblical prayers to ask to control our tongue.
August
Pray Always But Don't Babble: What does Jesus mean by not heaping up meaningless phrases?
It's not about endless, thoughtless recitation but persistent communication that pleases the Lord. Jesus cautions His disciples against speaking pointlessly and lengthily like pagans who presume their words will be heard. But He encourages perseverance in our continued asking.
September
An Invitation to Pray for Courageous, Knowledgeable Leaders and Intercessors: Pleading with God to raise up those burdened to see God's glory and salvation across the lands
In his urgent prayer for revival, Whitfield begged the Lord to raise up another generation of pastors and evangelists who would share his burden for God's glory and the souls of men. In his prayer, Whitfield envisions the emergence of dedicated men chosen by the Head of the Church to serve in a significant role:
October
God’s Prayer Manual: How We Use Our Bibles For Guidance: Insights from E. M. Bounds on praying in God's House of Prayer
The Word of God is the fulcrum upon which the lever of prayer is placed and by which things are mightily moved. His Word is the basis, foundation, the inspiration, and guide for all our asking. From it we ask for His promises - from the Promiser, that is God Himself.
November
Stay Vigilant and Keep Praying: Three priorities topping our to pray list right now as we stay alert and seek the Lord on His throne
You have prayed long, you have prayed hard, and you are to be commended. But now is not the time to rest from our prayers, for the battle is won, but the war rages on. So, fellow intercessors, I encourage you, do not grow weary, nor grow comfortable, for the foe does not sleep.
December
Our Greatest Tool That Will Build God's Church: The Master Carpenter is building His Church with people who pray
The building of the church isn’t about the building itself. Jesus is the builder and designer of His church, using people as laborers who do the work through prayer. Prayer is a primary tool for building the church, and it should be kept sharp and consistently used. Be a leader in prayer for building God's church.
A wonderful gem of specific rememberences over the past year, brother! 💓Amein....thank you for your prayers for the Body of Yeshua Ha'Mashiach, Christ Jesus, amein.