Benefits of Prayer — Be Like Jesus

Benefits of Prayer — Be Like Jesus

Be Like Jesus One of the benefits of prayer is that it allows us to bear God’s image and be more like Jesus. As a believer in both spirit and science, I cannot fully grasp how the two coincide.  I can’t argue with what’s been proven by brilliant minds, nor can I argue with what’s…

BENEFITS OF UNANSWERED PRAYER: Getting Closer to God Through Prayer

When I first started wrestling with why prayer was so important to God and why he said do it without ceasing I was really wondering how prayer from fickle humans impacted the big picture. Then I realized, even when our prayers seem unanswered, prayer brings us into God’s presence.  Getting closer to God through prayer…

Prayer Strategy for Emotional Rest

Prayer Strategy for Emotional Rest

Emotional Rest Are you facing a problem so big there is no escaping it through your go-to stress-busting methods?  Exercise, meditation, journaling and prayer have all been therapeutic methods for me over the years. At times though, I have faced anxiety or pain so intense I cannot seem to ratchet it down.  I cannot catch…