Every day in our prayers we ask for forgiveness of our sins. We confess them before God as they weigh heavy on our hearts. How often do we pray for the ability to forgive others? The fifth petition of the Lord’s Prayer pairs these two together and puts an emphasis on the importance of each … Continue reading Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors.
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Rescued from the Depths
It seems to me that when we discuss the story and book of Jonah, we very often miss a key element. There is much talk of the first chapter, which features the well-known Bible story of Jonah’s stubborn disobedience of God’s command to cry against Nineveh and the ensuing stormy voyage, as well as the … Continue reading Rescued from the Depths
Praying for Guidance (3)
In the first few verses of Ezekiel 14, we read of a group of Israelite elders who came to Ezekiel. God tells Ezekiel that he will not hear their requests in verse 3, when He says, “Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their … Continue reading Praying for Guidance (3)
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