Posts by Barbara Ingram
Feeling Disconnected From Others Prayer to Keep Connected to God and Each Other
This feeling disconnected from others prayer can encourage and help us when we feel alone and isolated due to circumstances such as illness, quarantine, geographical distance, natural disasters and civil emergencies. Feeling Disconnected From Others Prayer to Keep Connected to God and Each Other Lord, as we have lived these many weeks separated physically from…
Read MoreGrieving Child Prayer for Adults Helping a Child Grieve the Death of Someone They Love
This grieving child prayer is for adults whose child has experienced the death of someone they love. Often we’re not sure how to help a grieving child pray because we’re not sure what to do or say. Here are some helpful guidelines. 1. Expect your child to behave like a much younger child emotionally, socially…
Read MorePraying Your Worries Away
Do you worry too much, fear “what if?” and feel a lot of stress about your life? Worrying is universal. Here is a practical way not to worry that involves saying prayers to God using the Bible verse in Philippians 4:8. How to do this prayer practice: Sometimes in our daily living of Faith, we…
Read MoreOffering “Living Prayers” for Those Whose Child Is Acutely or Chronically Ill
When someone you care about has a child who is acutely or chronically ill, praying for them involves caring actions or “living prayers” as well as words offered in prayer. Here are some guidelines and tips. How to do this prayer practice 1. Pray with others about the situation first. In the Scriptures, a man…
Read MoreFirst Wedding Anniversary Prayer
This First Wedding Anniversary Prayer can be prayed together when you celebrate your anniversary. First Wedding Anniversary Prayer Lord, we thank you for the gift of each other, our marriage, and this first year anniversary. We thank you for our salvation through faith in Jesus Christ our Savior. We thank you for giving us your…
Read MoreMarriage Rededication Prayer
As a pastor and pastoral counselor I have used this marriage re-dedication prayer form in both pre- marriage counseling and in marriage counseling. Sometimes couples who have no “problems’ have come to me requesting a way to regain the “ spiritual spark” of their marriage. Other times, marriage partners have experienced times of deep hurt, especially…
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