by Neil Ellis | Mar 22, 2017 | Prayer
In Psalm 69:6 we find the following words: Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me. Often the greatest barrier to receiving new followers of Jesus are...
by Neil Ellis | Jan 10, 2017 | Prayer
The Psalms have long been a refuge for prayer. A place of praise and lament the writers of the Psalms have provided us with a template on how to approach God openly and honestly. Psalm 130: 1-4 reads: Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice....
by Neil Ellis | May 3, 2016 | Prayer
“The end of prayer is praise.” – Eugene Peterson Gracious God, we are happiest when we live in the light of your love. In life we recognize that there are two paths: The path of the wicked and The path of the righteous. May we always take delight in...
by Neil Ellis | Oct 28, 2015 | Prayer
Last year around this time I wrote about Praying the Psalms. It is a theme that I would like to revisit this week. The Psalms are a window into the prayer and devotional life of the ancient Israelites. They provide an opportunity for us to discover ancient ways to...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 18, 2014 | Prayer
The Psalms are a wonderful resources when you are struggling with prayer. Often in our prayer life we can get stuck or find ourselves in a rut. We find ourselves praying for the same thing repeatedly. In some instances this can frustrate us and in our frustration we...