Prayer Canopy - Messages For You

Thomas More

3/29/2014

I am so moved by this and am inspired to share.

Thomas More (1478-1535) was Lord Chancellor of England. 6 years after his appointment, King Henry VIII had him beheaded because More wouldn't declare him as supreme head of the Church of England. Following is one of More's prayers. I have taken it into my heart and will pray it regularly. (I should mention that More was also known for his great sense of humour, even sharing a joke as he was about to be executed.)
"Lord, grant me a holy heart that sees always what is fine and pure and is not frightened at the sight of sin, but creates order wherever it goes. Grant me a heart that knows nothing of boredom and sighing, let me not be too concerned with the bothersome thing I call 'myself'. Lord, give me a sense of humour and I will find happiness in life and profit for others."

WHY DO WE PRAY? - 1. Divine/Human Connection

2/24/2014

From time-to-time I like being reminded of WHY we pray. I find it refreshes and reminds me of the important and life-changing gift God has given us in prayer.

This beautifully written, short quote is a perfect example. It speaks to the holy, blessed connection with our Loving Father who desires to give us so much and also reminds us of the power transmitted to us from Him to impact the world for His purpose.

WAITING...WAITING...WAITING - Genesis 15:1-6

2/8/2014

I'd like to follow-up on our last post about the answered prayer I received after 10 years of praying. This quote from Stormie Omartian poses some good points and questions for reflection on the subject of waiting for an answer. May you be blessed and encouraged!

LET US PERSIST IN PRAYER

2/4/2014

"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." Luke 18:1

A few days ago I heard that something which I had been praying for approximately 10 years had come about. My prayer was answered!

I was overjoyed! I can't put into words how happy and ENCOURAGED I was. That is the reason I am sharing it with you now - because I want you also to be encouraged and not grow weary with persisting in prayer.

BEING REMEMBERED IN PRAYER

1/26/2014

BEING REMEMBERED IN PRAYER by Stormie Omartian ("The Power of Praying Through the Bible", p. 379)

" I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers." 2 Timothy 1:3

"Imagine being remembered day and night in prayer. Think of how loved and cared for you would feel. When we are prayed for, we FEEL those prayers - even if we don't know people are praying, even if we don't fully understand what it is we are feeling. When we lift up each other in prayer, we are not only ...

CHILDREN'S SILENT CIRCLE OF PRAYER

1/12/2014

I am sending this as a follow-up to my previous post, "The Circle of Intercession" as I think some of you may like to hear of different ways to encourage your CHILDREN TO PRAY.

In the Silent Circle of Prayer the children stand or sit in a circle and join hands. You (or the teacher) are also in the circle. First, the children are to close their eyes and think about God.

THE CIRCLE OF INTERCESSION

1/11/2014

I hold a morning prayer meeting 2 times a month in my home. (You are welcome to come if you like.) Our goal in joining together is to hear from God and pray His desires. Our prayer requests for ourselves or others are not at the top of the list although at the end I usually ask if someone has a need for which we can intercede.

So, our prayers include topics such as government, our community, drugs, churches, children, marriages, news items, etc - we don't know where He will lead but when we are done, we are absolutely certain that He has led our hearts and prayers. It is an awesome time filled with humility, His presence, and overwhelming fulfillment.

A NEW YEAR'S PRAYER

12/31/2013

Please join me in this prayer for the new year.

A NEW YEAR'S PRAYER by Billy Graham

Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this new year we confess our need of Your presence and Your guidance as we face the future.
We each have our hopes and expectations for the year ...

PRAYER CLASSES IN 2014

12/30/2013

I like to go into the New Year with a renewed vision and desire to move ahead in what God has planned for me. This year, I have a strong desire to learn more and teach more about Prayer and Spiritual Growth in 2014.

Accordingly, I will be offering classes on these subjects throughout the year. I foresee a relaxed atmosphere, probably in my home. Fun and informative! For those who are interested but don't live locally, the teachings will be available in another form.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

12/23/2013

MERRY CHRISTMAS! May the Lord's blessings fill your home and heart each day. Although I did not write this. it is carried and prayed in my heart for you.

A Christmas Prayer by Nancy Parker Brummett
I said a Christmas prayer for you because the season is near. I didn't ask for riches but for gifts so much more dear. I asked for joyful gatherings with your family all ...

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Pastor Patricia Bryan is the founding Pastor of His Path Christian Centre and the Pastor of Prayer for Foursquare Canada. She is also the founder of The Prayer Canopy, Christian Women's Heath Network and holds seminars and workshops for pastors, church leaders, and all those interest in prayer.

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