One of our specific obligations in prayer is to pray for those in positions of civil authority. Paul makes this clear in his first letter to the young evangelist Timothy:
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are [...]
Pray for Those in Authority
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:51 am by Andy Sochor
Blessings and Burdens of Spiritual Independence
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 1:54 pm by Andy Sochor
Earlier this week, Americans celebrated Independence Day, commemorating the day when the thirteen colonies declared their independence from England. In breaking ties, the colonies affirmed that they were able to govern themselves and no longer needed to be dependent upon a distant monarch.
There were certainly blessings that came from this independence. The most notable were [...]
The Faith of Daniel’s Friends
Posted on March 23, 2011 at 1:27 am by Andy Sochor
While the Jews were in Babylonian captivity, King Nebuchadnezzar made a huge, golden statue and commanded the people of every nation and language to fall down and worship the image when they would hear the sound of the music. Those who refused would be cast into a furnace of fire (Daniel 3:1-6).
Most of the people [...]
Resolutions for the New Year
Posted on December 31, 2010 at 5:27 pm by Andy Sochor
As one year quickly draws to a close and we look forward to a new year, we usually take some time for self-evaluation and making resolutions to improve our lives. Many resolutions that are made have to do with our lives here on this earth: improving our finances and health, eliminating bad habits, etc. These [...]
What If Our Prayers Go Unanswered?
Posted on January 17, 2010 at 2:29 pm by Andy Sochor
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 [...]
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 [...]
