Posted in Jesus, Prayer, tagged Mark 08 on April 14, 2011| Leave a Comment »
And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. After that [Jesus] put his hands again upon [the man’s] eyes – Mark 8:24-25a
Jesus was pragmatic – if the problem persisted after one touch, he touched again. Now, if Jesus had to pray more than once about something, I may have to also.
– fritz
Posted in Ken Wilson, Prayer, Quotes on April 12, 2011| 2 Comments »
I am really enjoying a little book on prayer by Ken Wilson.1 He indicates one hinderance to praying is believing it is for a certain few experts. Ken’s point is that there are no prayer experts.
Ken Wilson
“There are experts in flying airplanes and writing computer software and baking desserts. There are no experts in prayer, because prayer involves the engagement of two personal beings, one of which transcends every category of being: God.
For prayer of this sort, there are only witness — small voices conveying limited perspectives subject to all the human frailties that affect truth telling.
With these caveats, let’s dive in before we lose our nerve.”
Reminds me of my Seminary professor, Dr. Thomas A. Carruth, who in his course on prayer mostly just had us pair off and start praying.
– fritz
1 – Mystically Wired Exploring New Realms in Prayer by Ken Wilson, published in 2009 by Thomas Nelson
Posted in Prayer, tagged Ephesians 06, Romans 12 on December 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Put on the whole armour of God … Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit … for all saints; And for me” – Ephesians 6:18-19a
Preparation accomplishes little unless something is actually done. Our defence against wickedness is not all about us or about us getting ready, it involves actually doing something.
Our task? Prayer; being alert and praying.
Prayer is not a once a day, week, month thing, it is to be our primary activity – as we drive, work, play, whatever – always being alert to a need to take to our heavenly Father
Be … fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; … continuing instant in prayer – Romans 10a, 11b, 12d
– fritz
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