Author Archives: jbwoodward

“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,  keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life” (Jude 20,21). A century ago … Continue reading →

“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, … Continue reading →

by H. C. G. Moule “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches … Continue reading →

  The famous prayer for peace is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1182 – 1226). “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there … Continue reading →

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him…Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving” (Colossians 3:17; 4:2). A prayer by … Continue reading →

“Jesus’ own life was an example of praying persistently. At times, Jesus was up before dawn for extended prayer with the Father. “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and … Continue reading →

A quote from Andrew Murray “Before prayer, it is God‘s word that prepares me for it, by revealing what the Father has bid me ask. In prayer, it is God‘s word that strengthens me by giving my faith its warrant … Continue reading →

“Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.” (Lamentations 3:41) The act of prayer teaches us our unworthiness, which is a very salutary lesson for such proud beings as we are. If God gave … Continue reading →

“And the king’s servants said to the king [David], ‘We are your servants, ready to do whatever my lord the king commands.’” 2 Samuel 15:15 Spirit-led prayer requires us to fully yield to God’s good, acceptable and perfect will. “Begin … Continue reading →

“Thus says the Lord God: ‘I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them: I will increase their men like a flock’” (Ezek. 36:37). “…Yet you do not have because you do not … Continue reading →