Posts by Evelyn Bence
Prayer for the Church
Praying for the church is one of the secrets of successful, vibrant ministries. Here is a prayer for the church written by inspirational author Evelyn Bence. Prayer for the Church Lord, bless the worship and work of Your church: my own congregation and the expansive community of faith that gathers in groups across my city,…
Read MoreThree Prayers of Thankfulness
Prayers of thankfulness for the things that enrich our lives expand our hearts and spirits as well. These three prayers of thankfulness by inspirational author Evelyn Bence help us thank God for the gift of color, the many blessings we take for granted and the objects that remind us of the greater gifts behind them…
Read MoreThree Key Secrets of Praying for Others
Three key secrets of praying for others are learning how to have an open, hospitable heart, learning how to bring the sorrows of others to God without being overwhelmed by them and becoming alert to the Holy Spirit in praying for the needs of those we don’t know well. Welcoming others Lord, You have shown…
Read MorePrayer about Comparing Myself to Others and Appreciating My Strengths and Weaknesses
Prayer can help us break the unhealthy habit of comparing ourselves to others and feeling disappointed with ourselves if we’re not the very best at everything. This prayer by inspirational writer Evelyn Bence will help us learn how to appreciate both our strengths and limitations. Prayer about comparing myself to others and appreciating my strengths…
Read MorePraying About Fears During the Night
This prayer for fears during the night can help you gain God’s help when you find yourself lying awake in bed worrying. Praying about fears during the night When the sun goes down— the natural light dims, the dark prevails— my fears come out to haunt and taunt me. Lord, settle my heart. Keep my…
Read MoreKey Prayers to Grow in Faith: Listening to God, Feeling God’s Presence, Reflecting God’s Glory
Three key prayers to grow in faith are learning how to listen to God, learning how to feel God’s presence when we feel alone, and learning how to reflect God’s glory in all we do. Here are three powerful prayers that will help you grow in faith written by inspirational author Evelyn Bence. Listening to…
Read MoreHostess Gracious Hospitality Prayer
This hostess prayer enables gracious hospitality by asking God to be a part of the whole get-together including the planning, preparation, welcoming of guests, serving and the art of steering the conversations toward pleasant and uplifting topics. This hostess prayer is useful for any occasion when guests are invited into your home to share food…
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