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.
Tag: sin
A Whisper of Deception
The house seemed to hide appropriately behind several trees. The old tire swing that dangled from a fraying rope was, like childhood innocence, long ago abandoned.
Fully Equipped, but No Power!
If all humanity is equipped to love God and to love one another, then why the rebellion against God? Why the fighting, the murders, stealing, chaos, dysfunctional families and famillies who are split apart? Why abortion, euthanasia, genocide? Why the greed, the hunger for power, fame and riches? Why the pride and arrogance?