James tells us, “the effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much” (James 5:16). With this in mind, many people pray to God hoping that their prayer will be answered. They want to have a divine response that is visible and tangible. When we pray for the sick, we want to see the sick [...]
What If Our Prayers Go Unanswered?
Posted on January 17, 2010 at 2:29 pm by Andy Sochor
Balm of Gilead
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 2:15 am by Andy Sochor
We sometimes sing the song, “Did You Think to Pray?” In one of the verses, it mentions the “Balm of Gilead.” This is a term we may or may not be familiar with. What exactly is the Balm of Gilead? In order to have a better understanding and appreciation for the words we’re singing, let [...]
God Knows What We Need Before We Ask
Posted on March 23, 2009 at 9:14 pm by Andy Sochor
In teaching about prayer, Jesus tells us to avoid using “meaningless repetitions.” He explains that using “many words” does not mean that God is going to hear us any better (Matthew 6:7).
Jesus goes on to explain one reason why repeating the same thing over and over is meaningless. “Your Father knows what you need before [...]
Whose Prayers Are Answered?
Posted on February 21, 2009 at 12:43 am by Andy Sochor
Tim Haile has written a good and concise article on prayer and the conditions we must meet for God to hear our prayers – “Whose Prayers Are Answered?
“The initial response of most people to this question will be that “God answers the prayers of all people.” And while it would be quite comforting to believe [...]
Do Not Worry
Posted on May 26, 2008 at 9:13 am by Andy Sochor
Many of us find it easy to worry about things in our life. Matters that relate to our jobs, families, finances, etc., can cause anxiety. But Jesus told his followers, “do not be worried about your life” (Matthew 6:25). Sometimes this is easier said than done. But notice what Jesus says about this subject in [...]
