Category Archives: prayer

praying with the wrong motive

praying with the wrong motives Judges 18:1-13 (JDV) Judges 18:1 In those days, there was no king in Israel, and the Danite tribe was looking for territory to occupy. Up to that time no territory had been captured by them … Continue reading

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staying engaged with God

staying engaged with God Judges 6:11-24 (JDV) Judges 6:11 The agent of Yahveh came, and he sat under the oak that was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash, the Abiezrite. His son Gideon was threshing wheat in the winepress in … Continue reading

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infusion of hope

infusion of hope Judges 2:16-19 (JDV) Judges 2:16 Yahveh raised up judges, who saved them from the power of their raiders, Judges 2:17 but they did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods, bowing down … Continue reading

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cause of confidence

cause of confidence 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:4 We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing … Continue reading

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prayer partners

prayer partners 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:1 In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may move forward rapidly and be honored, just like it was with you, 2 Thessalonians 3:2 and … Continue reading

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his follow-up

his follow-up 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 2:15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught, whether by what we said or what we wrote. 2 Thessalonians 2:16 May our Lord Jesus … Continue reading

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not forgotten

not forgotten Lamentations 5:19-20 (JDV) Lamentations 5:19 You, Yahveh, are enthroned forever; your throne endures from generation to generation. Lamentations 5:20 Why do you continually forget us, abandon us for our entire lives? not forgotten The lamenter has no doubt … Continue reading

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complaint department

complaint department Lamentations 5:9-16a (JDV) Lamentations 5:9 We secure our food at the risk of our lives because of the sword in the open country. Lamentations 5:10 Our skin is as hot as an oven from the ravages of hunger. … Continue reading

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where the hurt should go

where the hurt should go Lamentations 3:64-66 (JDV) Lamentations 3:64 You will pay them back what they deserve, Yahveh, according to the work of their hands. Lamentations 3:65 You will give them a heart filled with anguish. May your curse … Continue reading

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there when we call

there when we call Lamentations 3:57-63 (JDV) Lamentations 3:57 You came near whenever I called you; you said, “Do not be afraid.” Lamentations 3:58 You championed my cause, Lord; you redeemed my life. Lamentations 3:59 Yahveh, you saw the wrong … Continue reading

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