Posts by Karen Barber
Pentecost Sunday Prayer Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit
This Pentecost Sunday Prayer celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit asks God to renew the supernatural filling of the Holy Spirit originally given to the early believers in a dramatic display of empowerment. Pentecost has been called the birthday of the church because it was a turning point of explosive energy and ability for…
Read MoreThirty-second Prayers for Patience Based on Scripture
Everyone wants to be more patient and prayer can make a huge difference because patience is a spiritual virtue. Things that make us impatient happen often, so these thirty-second prayers for patience are based on Scripture to connect you closely with God’s help in any situation you encounter. Thirty-Second Prayers for Patience Based on Scripture…
Read MorePrayer for a Great Spiritual Awakening and Revival in Our Time
This prayer for a Great Spiritual Awakening and Revival asks God to pour out His spirit in a miraculous and unmistakable way into the hearts and spirits of many people with such power that it will spread and grow. Prayer is essential because God sends great spiritual awakenings and revivals as a result of prayer…
Read MoreRelief and Release Prayer Using Deep Sigh Prayers Based on Mark 7:34
This Relief and Release Prayer idea is based on Mark 7:34 where Jesus let out a long, deep sigh before healing a deaf and mute man. How Jesus Used a Deep Sigh Prayer In the book of Mark, Jesus takes a deaf and mute man aside privately to heal him. Jesus began with healing gestures…
Read MoreSuper Bowl Sunday Prayer
This Super Bowl Sunday Prayer helps us enjoy the day of the US National Football League championship game with an eye on more than who wins or loses. It reminds us to embrace the best qualities of sportsmanship and endurance. Super Bowl Sunday Prayer Dear God, Today as we gather with family and friends to…
Read MoreCandlemas Prayer for the Light of the World
This Candlemas Prayer builds on the tradition and spirit of the earliest Christian feast day. Candlemas is the end of the Christmas celebration on February 2, which is 40 days after Christ’s birth. At that time Jesus’ family presented him in the Temple in accordance to Jewish Law. (See Luke 2:22-40) Traditionally, church members bring…
Read MoreGroundhog Day Prayer
This Groundhog Day Prayer is a good way to connect the traditional celebration of Groundhog Day with our desire for better, warmer days to come quickly and for winter to end soon. Although Groundhog Day is not a religious celebration, it grew out of a day on the church calendar called Candlemas. Candlemas is celebrated…
Read MoreHard Times in Life Prayer for Hope
This Hard Times in Life Prayer for Hope will help you pray during your dark times when life is tough and you feel hopeless and alone. Your hard times in life might be because of the death of a loved one, serious illness, a loved one in trouble or a life crisis. Our Hard Times…
Read MoreAggressive Cancer Diagnosis Prayer
This Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis Prayer can be a strong support for someone facing a cancer type that doctors say grows or spreads more quickly than other cancers. Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis Prayer Dear God, _________________________ has been told by the doctors that they have an aggressive form of cancer. Hearing a diagnosis is hard enough, but…
Read MoreStop Comparing Yourself to Other Christians Prayer
Comparing yourself unfavorably to others can harm your faith, discourage you and separate you from others. This prayer will help you stop comparing yourself to others by helping you understand your unique importance in God’s family. Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Christians Prayer Dear God, It seems like when I compare myself to others I…
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