What Happens to Our Prayers?

What about the prayers that sometimes do not seem to get past the ceiling?  Could it be because of some sin in our lives?  The writer of Psalm 66 has this to say in verse 18, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear.”  So we know, ongoing sin in a believer’s heart can block our prayers.

The Four Candles

  The four candles burned slowly.  The ambiance was so soft, one could almost hear them talking. The first candle said, “I am peace.  The world is full of anger and fighting.  Nobody can keep me lit.”  Then the flame of peace snuffed out completely. The second candle said, “I am faith.  I am no longer indispensable.  It doesn’t make sense to stay lit another moment.”  Just then a breeze softly blew out Faith’s flame. The third candle said, “I am love.  People don’t understand my importance, so they simply put me aside.  They even forget to love those nearest Read More