Posts with the tag “prayer”
Community in Prayer
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 16th, 2025
It’s comforting to know we’re not alone in our journey of faith. Consider the significance of prayer partnerships in your life. Are there individuals around you willing to pray with you and for you? Read More
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Grateful Heart
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 12th, 2025
oving God is not merely an emotional response; it is an active choice. It requires intentionality to nurture our relationship with Him. With every prayer, every moment of reflection, and every act of kindness, we cultivate a deeper love for our Creator. Think about the big and small blessings in your life—each one reflects God’s love towards you. Read More
Speaking to God
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 9th, 2025
Scripture: "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." - Luke 5:16 Jesus, our greatest example, understood the necessity of retreating to pray. His time of solitude highlights the importance of a personal conversation with God. Jeremiah 33:3 emphasizes God’s call for us to communicate, and Jesus modeled this through His practice of prayer. Today, think about how you prioritize prayer i... Read More
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How God Speaks
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 1st, 2025
...allow yourself to sit in stillness and listen for His response. It can be revealing and transformative when you choose to quiet your thoughts and open your heart. Read More
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Faith-Fueled Prayer
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on April 30th, 2025
Today, consider the relationship between faith and prayer in your life. Have you ever approached God with doubts or hesitations? Read More
Sticking With It
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on April 29th, 2025
Life can test our faith and commitment to prayer, but the promise of God’s faithfulness remains steadfast. Read More
Promise of Calling
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on April 27th, 2025
Are there things you've hesitated to bring before God? Perhaps you’ve relied on your strength or felt unworthy to ask for His assistance. God is inviting you to share your desires, worries, and dreams with Him. Read More
Nature of Prayer
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on April 26th, 2025
God invites us to bring every concern to Him, reassuring us that prayer transforms our worry into peace. When we commit our anxieties to prayer, we shift our focus from the problem to the problem solver. Read More
The Joy of Access to God
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on March 26th, 2025
In John 16:23-24, “In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full,” Jesus makes a profound promise: we can now ask the Father directly in His name, and He will give it to us. This access to God was made possible by... Read More
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