Constant Prayer Builds Constant Faith

 

Photo by Dee Kamp

 

 

Constant Prayer Builds Constant Faith

 
We may not be on our knees, our lips may not move, but the constant act of prayer is still able to be expressed from the heart. One plus factor of constant prayer, it builds constant faith to sustain us.

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

 Ephesians 6:18 NIV

Saintly men and women in the past centuries show us by great example of how they prayed to God without ceasing. St. Frances of Assisi knew how to do battle among the men of his country because he loved to “fly away” and pray.  A man who preached across America on horseback, David Brainerd, spent his time praying endlessly as he rode through the woods and so fulfilled his ministry in a very short time.

 Prayer is said to do one of two things for us. It will free us from the trouble we fear or give us the strength and courage to meet the challenges when it comes.

Focusing on the world brings little change. Focusing on the power of prayer reveals God has the power to change everything.

“Nothing is too great and nothing is too small to be subject of prayer, Prayer reaches down to the least of things of life and includes the greatest things which concern us.” Author: EM Bounds

 

“Constant Prayer Builds Constant Faith” by Dee Kamp, Grace Every Morning Ministries, June 24, 2017

Beauty of Reflection

 



 

Beauty of Reflection

 

          We amateur photographers were called to the challenge of sending in our best shot of the beauty in reflections. Eager to join in the fun I searched my files and found I had several images of skies, clouds, birds and more reflected in the waters of my travels here and there.

    It was then that the obvious came to me― reflections are only possible when the waters are calm.

       “Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.” Psalm 62 5-6 NLT

   When we come before the Lord in prayer and be still before Him, we will cultivate a deep abiding trust in Him developing our faith muscles for moments of serenity in the storms of life about us. It is only then His reflection within us is visible to the hearts of others who need Him in that moment the most. 

   Calling on God for peace in our prayer time and tranquility during those windy ruffling moments of life will portray an image of His reflection as only He can do.  

    Just as the still waters reflect the blue skies above, so our stillness in the storms reflect God’s strength and beauty in Him.

“Do not be afraid of silence in your prayer time. It may be that you are meant to listen, not to speak. So wait before the Lord. Wait in stillness….” Amy Carmichael

“Beauty of Reflections” by Dee Kamp, Grace Every Morning Ministries© June 12, 2017

 

 

Let the Morning Bring Me Word

 

 

Let the Morning Bring Me Word

It is on my heart today to share with you one of my favorite verses from God’s Word in the Psalms. It’s a prayer, it’s a song, it’s one that blesses our soul to encourage us, and sustain us throughout the day.

 “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD, for I hide myself in you.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.

May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:8-10 NIV

 

So, I pray for you today to let God’s Spirit refresh your soul at the beginning of each new morning to bring you fresh faith, high hopes in Him and the recalling of His goodness and mercies which are new every single day.

May you be filled over and over again with His strength and supernatural wonders of His divine appointments, miracles, healings, and forgiveness. Praise Him for the consistent signs of His love everywhere around us every day in the people and things that He knows will delight us.

Like fresh flowers picked early in the morning, pick a beautiful bouquet from the garden of His Word and it will be grow as new seeds of faith in the garden of our hearts.

 

"Let the Morning Bring Me Word" by Dee Kamp, Grace Every Morning Ministry, June 5 2017