Growing up in a Christian background, prayer was something that I picked up when I was quite young. However, my parents were quite religious and believed in praying loud. This is something that I have had to unlearn along the way as I grow in my spirituality. I have done the unlearning by reading the … Read more
A few years ago, my best friend succumbed to cancer. It was one of the most heart-shuttering moments I had to go through. Seeing her ill and in pain broke me. However, I thank God for my spiritual parents, who reminded me to seek comfort and strength from the Lord. I used to pray for … Read more
I remember a period when my brother was sick for several months. His state really weighed down my family and me. Being Christians, we sought comfort and strength from God. We prayed for his healing; my brother is now alive and healthy. If you are in a position like I was, you might question, “What … Read more
A few months ago, my nephew went missing. Nobody can really account for how it happened, but it was quite devastating for the whole family. We reported to the police, and the search for him began, but what followed was sleepless nights full of fear and worry. What held us through this challenging time was … Read more
As a born-again Christian, born and raised in a family of pastors, I have grown up believing in the power of prayers. My friend, who is a priest, was having his first-year priest anniversary, and he seemed very anxious about it. I decided to dedicate him and his Anniversary to the Lord for God to … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I highly value prayers. I believe that I can tell God whatever I want him to do for me through prayers, and because I have faith in Him, he will truly answer my prayers. About two months ago, my Aunt told me to put her in my prayers, though she did … Read more
As a born-again Christian with 15 years of experience in the Christian Ministry, I believe in the power of prayer and that God grants our needs when we ask Him through prayers. Last year, I remember being worried about a job interview because I didn’t want to fail and not get the job. It made … Read more
Last weekend, after the sermon on healing prayers for the sick, we visited one of my congregants at the hospital. It was a miraculous experience since we saw God working on his health as we prayed. Later, during our midweek service, we went further and expounded on the catholic prayers for the sick. In this … Read more
Praying before bed has been a ritual I picked up way before when I was young. I mainly attribute this ritual to my strict Christian parents, who made us have devotion daily before we sleep. This is a culture I have grown to appreciate, as talking to God before I sleep allows me to release … Read more
As a born-again Christian with 15 years of experience in the Christian Ministry, I believe that Scripture prayers are very effective since they are direct from God’s word. I started using scripture prayers for healing after I got sick and could not find the right words while praying due to the pain I was feeling. … Read more