“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”- Mark Twain “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.”- Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV) In Chapter 2 (“Discovering Your Purpose”) of The Joseph Calling, Os Hillman defines the way you discover how God […]
“But if you are in a season of adversity right now, it is helpful to first discover your purpose and know why God has made you. Without that foundational understanding, the adversity and suffering won’t be worth it.”- Os Hillman “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do […]
“I want to help readers reconcile adversity and crisis with destiny and purpose. . . . When we understand God’s processes, we’re more likely to embrace his truths, and subsequently desire a deeper relationship with him.” – Os Hillman In his brief foreword to Os Hillman’s latest book, The Joseph Calling, Gunnar Olson states Mr. […]
“So walk on, child of God. You shall not go down, you shall not be defeated, . . . God is with you. So walk on. He brings you through the water, through the river and through the fire because He has a greater purpose for you on the other side.”- Kenneth Ulmer, Knowing God’s […]
“When you feel surrounded by accusers with rocks in hand, you can be certain that God is not one of tem. Our good, compassionate God lavishes mercy instead of anger on all who ask.”- Bo Stern, The God Who Fights for You “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”- Romans 12:12 Susie […]
“Think of the most challenging prayer requests in your life. . . . Rather than sheepishly muttering a few half-hopeful, half-doubting prayers about that issue, begin praying bold, audacious prayers and watch what God does.”- Eric and Leslie Ludy, Wrestling Prayer “Being anchored in the goodness of God . . . [is] a stubborn, unrelenting […]
“The ground for answered prayer is God’s forgiving love. When God’s love and forgiveness have taken possession of our hearts, we will pray in faith and we will live in love.”- Andrew Murray, Believing Prayer Susie Larson concludes Chapter 9 of Your Powerful Prayers as she states we must humble ourselves before the Lord as […]
“Oh, how often we thwart God’s interventions on our behalf by taking up our own cause or striking a blow in our own defense. May God grant each of us this silent power and submissive spirit.”- A. B. Simpson, as quoted in Streams in the Desert “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and […]
“It’s time to reframe our disappointments in light of God’s promises. It’s time to face our battles with courage in light of God’s power.”- Susie Larson In Chapter 8 (“Dare to Pray From Victory”) of Your Powerful Prayers, Susie Larson asserts that our gaze often pulls to the object of our fears. As we listen […]
“Standing strong and praying through those times in-between calls for holy grit and God’s abundant grace.”- Susie Larson “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”- Hebrews 10:23 (ESV) Susie Larson concludes Chapter 7 of Your Powerful Prayers as she talks about contending for some of […]
“We have to be people who develop a lifestyle of listening to God so we know what our next steps should be.”- Susie Larson, citing author and pastor Adonis Lenzy In Chapter 7 (“Dare to Pray God’s Promises”) of Your Powerful Prayers, Susie Larson relates a conversation she had with Adonis Lenzy. The interview covered […]
“Our Lord is more than able to take care of our past. He pardons instantly and forgives completely. His blood makes us worthy — all we are and all we have is by the forgiving love of God.”- A. W. Tozer, I Talk Back to the Devil In Chapter 6 (“Dare to Pray Without Condemnation”) […]