God doesn’t listen to prideful complaining, but he does listen to humble confessing. God responds to humility. Many people hesitate to admit their sins because they think they’re going to get punished. But God already knows about all your sin! He knows every mistake you’ve made in your entire life. He just wants you to... Continue Reading →

Have you ever prayed, “Now, I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take”? Or how about, “Bless this food to the nourishment of our bodies”? Most people have prayed these well-known prayers at some... Continue Reading →

Giving someone your attention is the greatest gift because your time is your life.When you turn your face to someone and focus your eyes on them, it makes them feel like you genuinely care and are interested in what they have to say.You can do this with God—you can turn your face to him in... Continue Reading →

God wants to direct you in life, but two things need to line up: You need to ask the right person, and you need to ask with the right attitude. The right person is God, and the right attitude is in faith—trusting him to provide the answer. The Bible says, “If you want to know what... Continue Reading →

I was born with a brain disorder that, among other things, makes public speaking painful. Essentially, my brain runs extremely hot and fast, and it causes all kinds of problems in my body. For 50 years, I’ve asked God every day to heal it. And he has said to me every time, “My grace is... Continue Reading →

The night before he went to the cross, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. He knew that the next day he was going to face torture, suffering, and death on the cross. He didn’t want to go through that pain any more than you or I would have wanted to. “He went on a... Continue Reading →

Everything God does is for your good and because he loves you. The Bible says, “All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful” (Psalm 25:10 NIV), and “In all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28 NIV). This is something you have to remind yourself of again and again, because any time... Continue Reading →

Millions of Christians spend all their time seeking what God has to give them and no time seeking God himself. When you’re praying for healing and restoration, it’s okay to want a miracle. But, ultimately, it should be God himself you seek—not a miracle, a sign, prosperity, or a thousand other gifts of God. Your... Continue Reading →