Think Before You Promise to Pray
Be Sure to Do What You Say
I enjoy praying for people, but I seldom promise to do so. This is because once—likely more than once—I promised to pray and then forgot.
I didn’t realize it until a week later when the person thanked me for praying. I was too ashamed to admit my error.
That day, I resolved to be cautious about promising to pray. I’d rather not promise and pray than to promise and forget (Ecclesiastes 5:5).
Often I pray right away—either silently or aloud. Then I ask the Holy Spirit to remind me of their request in the days ahead.
Whenever possible, I’ll make a note—either in written form or electronic.
But regardless of the means, the key is being faithful in prayer.
Consider This
“People can decide to follow Jesus anytime. But not deciding today is the same as saying “no.” -Peter DeHaan from Acts Bible Study.
Offers and Opportunities
Acts Bible Study is now available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook. (It was previously published as Dear Theophilus Acts and Tongues of Fire.)
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Acts Bible Study is now available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook. (Acts Bible Study was previously published as Dear Theophilus Acts and Tongues of Fire.)
Elephant God: Let the Fable of Six Blind Men and the Elephant Teach Us about God: Is available for preorder. Releases May 22 in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook.
Mark Bible Study (40-Day Bible Study, Book 14): ready for my copyeditor.
Thanksgiving with Jesus (Book 5 in the Holiday Celebration Series), ready to begin writing.
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Peter DeHaan
Confronting status quo Christianity to live a life that matters.
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