Did you know that only 8 percent of people who have set New Year’s resolutions actually accomplish them? In fact, the majority of people give up by January 12! The reason is not that we overestimate our goals or dreams. It’s that we underestimate the impact that our daily choices and small decisions can have. And when we do that, we also underestimate what God can do in our lives.
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My grandmother reminded me often, “One thing we can always count on in life is change.” As a child, I never quite understood what she meant. Hearing this as an adult, it sometimes exasperated me. As much as I did not want to hear her words at times, I knew they were true. Life changes.
Read moreThe Power of Intercessory Prayer →
In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. ~ Philippians 4:6
Effective intercession does not depend on the holiness or maturity of the people praying. It may help, but it is no guarantee. Much more important are virtues like sincerity, humility, and persistence—virtues that we can all take up.
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