Yesterday evening in church we had a discussion on a book by E.M Bounds called the Purpse of Prayer. We were discussing chapter 5 and I found it very powerful and convicting.
I was pleased to find the book online this morning. If you would like to read it, you can find it here.
It isn't something you can read lightly and it will take more than one reading most likely. Also it has some pretty dated words in it but still very much worth your time.
It amazes me how the church really hasn't changed much. This was written in the 1800's I believe but we still struggle with some of the same internal issues.
Let me know what you think.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Greatest Love of All
Oh the Passion, Oh the wonder,
of the fiery love of Christ.
King of Glory on the altar.
Perfect lamb of sacrifice.
Who are we that He would love us?
Who but He would give His life?
Oh the Passion, Oh the wonder,
of the fiery love of Christ.
Oh the wisdom, Oh the wonder,
of the power of the cross.
Love so rare no words could tell it.
Life himself has died for us.
Who are we that He would save us?
Crucified to give us life.
Oh the wisdom, Oh the wonder,
Of the power of the cross
-Sheila Walsh
~
1 John 3:1
~
When you read about God’s love, do you find it easier to believe it’s for everyone else but you? It’s for you. It’s all for you.
~
1 John 4:9-10
~
"Our Father’s love is deeper and wilder than we typically imagine”- Dudley J. Delffs
~
Mark 12:29-31
~
You are cherished and loved by the ultimate lover!
~
Jeremiah 31:3
~
The greatest need in the world today is love…more love for each other and more love for God above!
-Helen Steiner Rice
~
John 15:9
~
Love has its source in God. For love is the very essence of His being.
-K. Arthur
God IS love.
~
Lyrics to The Love of God by Frederick M. Lehman, 1917
~
1 John 4:16-19
~
Lyrics to O Love That Will Not Let Me Go by George Matteson, 1882
~
Romans 5:8
~
A five year old child-
"God could have used magic words to make the nails fall off the cross but he didn’t. That’s love”
~
Romans 8:35-39
~
God’s Whispered Voice-
I love you
I love you
I love you
I see you as you are and I love you
I always have
I always will
No matter what
~
John 15:12-13
~
When you smile, I share your joy
When you are hurting, I ache for you
When you laugh, I delight in you
When you fall, I will lift you up
And when you look at me,
You will see how deeply I love you.
~
Ephesians 2:4-5
~
You love me again today, Lord?
Where do you find this love?
Is there no depth to the well that is you?
There is no depth to the well of need that is in me.
So I come again and again and again and again
Fresh water pours over me, washes me, and restores
the battered places.
Battered by the choices I have made
And the roles that I have played.
I worship you,
Fount of never-ending love,
God of this outrageous love,
I worship you !
~
Song of Solomon 2:10-11
of the fiery love of Christ.
King of Glory on the altar.
Perfect lamb of sacrifice.
Who are we that He would love us?
Who but He would give His life?
Oh the Passion, Oh the wonder,
of the fiery love of Christ.
Oh the wisdom, Oh the wonder,
of the power of the cross.
Love so rare no words could tell it.
Life himself has died for us.
Who are we that He would save us?
Crucified to give us life.
Oh the wisdom, Oh the wonder,
Of the power of the cross
-Sheila Walsh
~
1 John 3:1
~
When you read about God’s love, do you find it easier to believe it’s for everyone else but you? It’s for you. It’s all for you.
~
1 John 4:9-10
~
"Our Father’s love is deeper and wilder than we typically imagine”- Dudley J. Delffs
~
Mark 12:29-31
~
You are cherished and loved by the ultimate lover!
~
Jeremiah 31:3
~
The greatest need in the world today is love…more love for each other and more love for God above!
-Helen Steiner Rice
~
John 15:9
~
Love has its source in God. For love is the very essence of His being.
-K. Arthur
God IS love.
~
Lyrics to The Love of God by Frederick M. Lehman, 1917
~
1 John 4:16-19
~
Lyrics to O Love That Will Not Let Me Go by George Matteson, 1882
~
Romans 5:8
~
A five year old child-
"God could have used magic words to make the nails fall off the cross but he didn’t. That’s love”
~
Romans 8:35-39
~
God’s Whispered Voice-
I love you
I love you
I love you
I see you as you are and I love you
I always have
I always will
No matter what
~
John 15:12-13
~
When you smile, I share your joy
When you are hurting, I ache for you
When you laugh, I delight in you
When you fall, I will lift you up
And when you look at me,
You will see how deeply I love you.
~
Ephesians 2:4-5
~
You love me again today, Lord?
Where do you find this love?
Is there no depth to the well that is you?
There is no depth to the well of need that is in me.
So I come again and again and again and again
Fresh water pours over me, washes me, and restores
the battered places.
Battered by the choices I have made
And the roles that I have played.
I worship you,
Fount of never-ending love,
God of this outrageous love,
I worship you !
~
Song of Solomon 2:10-11
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Anywhere with Jesus
I'll go anywhere, my Savior,
If Thou wilt make it clear,
I will tell salvation's story
To lost ones far and near.
Anywhere, my Savior,
Anywhere with Thee,
Anywhere and everywhere,
As Thou leadest me.
~John R. Clements
If Thou wilt make it clear,
I will tell salvation's story
To lost ones far and near.
Anywhere, my Savior,
Anywhere with Thee,
Anywhere and everywhere,
As Thou leadest me.
~John R. Clements
Grace Alone
Not saved are we by trying,
from self can come no aid;
'Tis on the blood relying,
once for our ransom paid.
'Tis looking unto Jesus,
the Holy One and Just;
'This His grace that saves-
it is not "try" but "trust!"
~Anonymous
from self can come no aid;
'Tis on the blood relying,
once for our ransom paid.
'Tis looking unto Jesus,
the Holy One and Just;
'This His grace that saves-
it is not "try" but "trust!"
~Anonymous
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah;
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
~William Williams
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
~William Williams
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.
It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary, rest.
Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
Accept the praise I bring.
Amen.
~ John Newton
In a believer's ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.
It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary, rest.
Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
Accept the praise I bring.
Amen.
~ John Newton
I Would Be True
I would be true, for there are those who trust me;
I would be pure, for there are those who care,
I would be stong, for there is much to suffer;
I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
I would be friend to all-the foe, the friendless,
I would be giving, and forget the gift.
I would be humble, for I know my weakness;
I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.
I would be prayerful, through each busy moment,
I would be constantly in touch with God.
I would be tuned to hear His slightest whisper;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.
~ Howard Al Walter
I would be pure, for there are those who care,
I would be stong, for there is much to suffer;
I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
I would be friend to all-the foe, the friendless,
I would be giving, and forget the gift.
I would be humble, for I know my weakness;
I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.
I would be prayerful, through each busy moment,
I would be constantly in touch with God.
I would be tuned to hear His slightest whisper;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.
~ Howard Al Walter
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