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Humbleness of Heart

Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted – Luke 18:14

This chapter begins with two parables told by Jesus. In the first, He emphasized how important persistent prayer is; in the second, He contrasted the prayers of two people with entirely different attitudes. Taken together, they show us that the prayer life of a believer is most important, but that prayer can be ineffective if a person has a wrong attitude. Read More

My Prayer

I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting – 1st Timothy 2:8.

I bow in worship and praise before You O’ Lord. I cover myself with the blood of the Lord Jesus as my protection. I surrender myself completely and unreservedly in every area of my life to You. I take a stand against the working of Satan that would hinder me in my prayer life. I loose in Jesus name the spirit of prayer to rest upon me and in me daily. Read More

Sincere Giving

Whatsoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted – Matthew 23:12.

The Oxford College Dictionary defines “sincere” as “free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings”. It is derived from the Latin word sincere, which denotes something clean, pure, uninjured, whole, or sound. Though we recognize sincerity when we see it, we see it all too seldom. Even those who appear to be honest and authentic are often “wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Read More