Category Archives: Prayer Models

Praying for Alertness

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 17 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

Have you ever been in a nice deep sleep until someone will to up suddenly? There’s almost nothing like the alertness that comes from the shock of being suddenly woken up. In the same way, we are called as Christians … Continue reading →

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Praying in the Spirit

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 17 of 162 in the series Inquiring Minds

I’ve always been fascinated by game changers. One of them is a secret weapon. The thing about a secret weapon is that the enemy never expects it. Whether it is concealed on your person or it is an unexpected surprise, … Continue reading →

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Wielding the Sword of the Spirit

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 16 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

No matter what war a soldier is involved in, he or she never knows how to react until the battle has begun. There are a lot of tactics to learn. You can prepare and study war all you want. But … Continue reading →

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Praying for a Solid Mind

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 15 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

I think people who jump out of planes, walk tight ropes, perform daredevil stunts, and all other types of dangerous activities are out of their minds. At least for most activities they wear protective equipment. For everything from seatbelts to … Continue reading →

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Praying for Faith

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 14 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

Everybody has faith. It’s acting on our expectations. When you sit down in a chair, you expect that chair to hold your weight. When you turn on the light switch, you expect that the light will turn on. If it … Continue reading →

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Praying for Readiness

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 13 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

I know many people who love to travel. My mom is one of them. Put her behind the wheel of a car and she will drive all day long and enjoy driving. I know other people who hate to travel. … Continue reading →

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Praying for Righteousness

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 12 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

Everyone wants justice in our world, even convicted criminals. It’s a common joke on all the TV shows that if you are in prison and ask anyone what they did, they say, “I didn’t do it.” But standing in the … Continue reading →

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Praying for Truth

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 11 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

We live in a world of lies and falsehood. Much of our entertainment surrounds this principle. Good drama is based on lies and discovering the truth. A popular game nowadays called Truth or Dare forces the truth to come out … Continue reading →

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Praying for Clarity

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 10 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

If only we had the clarity to face every situation. But every story has at least two sides. Not everyone demonstrates godly wisdom. And we only have this human perspective, finite and imperfect. We don’t always make the right decisions. … Continue reading →

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Praying for Courage

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Jonathan Srock
This entry is part 9 of 17 in the series Prayer Models

He crawled to the edge of the hill and peered over. There was really no reason to crawl. The enemy had no idea he was there. More than that, none of them were afraid of him. But one can’t be … Continue reading →

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