All tagged foundation

Our Canvas, and Song, of Life in Prayer

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Foundation Prayer

How much time do we spend with God? In the midst of busy lives, how do we order our days, and specifically our time spent in prayer? Is God leading our life or just filling in the gaps between worldly activities? These are all questions of great importance to our Christian walk. A study of evangelical Christians revealed that the average evangelical spent no more than 10 to 20 minutes each day in prayer, study, and reading the bible. It also revealed that those who were young and forming careers and families spent much less... They typically prayed while walking, driving, or as they found time between other activities.

God’s Will, and the Foundations of Prayer

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Foundation’s of Prayer

This morning I was studying one of the foundational elements of answered prayer, the will of God. As I read scripture and a devotional regarding this subject, my belief that it was truth was confirmed once more. The will of God is indeed a foundation of prayer. Unless we are praying in conformance with His will, and not asking Him to do something that is contrary to His character, desire, and in our faith and the name of Jesus, then our prayer will be answered.

Birthdays, Devotion, and One with God

Richard Forbes
Christian , Devotion

Today I celebrate my wife's birthday. I have lived with her longer than any other human being on earth, and in that time I have loved her without reservation. My love for her forms one of the foundation stones of my life, and like my love for Jesus Christ, it rests firmly upon God Himself. Have you ever heard someone say that they have dedicated their life to this thing or that? Let’s think about dedicating one's life. I have thought about this a great deal lately and have concluded that although we can dedicate ourselves to certain people, ideas, and things, there are three things that we will never be able to say we have dedicated ourselves to, and all three involve a covenant, and a love that defies description.

Love, the Breath of Life

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Our Love

Do we know what love is, and do we understand the depth to which it should be applied to those around us? This is my contemplation this morning, and that I truly show the love of Jesus Christ. Our ability to love is a gift to us, but it is one that we must work at perfecting. The basic attributes of love are felt the minute it erupts within us, but then comes the process of adding depth to it.