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Prayer in Motion

January 31st, 2012 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Inspirational Thoughts

I woke up today with a song: Pray when you’re sitting. Pray when you’re standing. Pray when you wash dishes. Pray when you sit on a swing. Wherever you are, doing anything. Prayer is the key–just the thing.

Stop, Seek, & Soak

September 17th, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Inspirational Thoughts

This week was particularly troublesome to my spirit. I had to face some real issues in prayer for others: troubled marriages, news of cancer, a suicide leaving 4 children under 12, and people who really needed a touch from God for breakthrough. I found after 3 days of battling in prayer that my joy was … Read more

Faith Sandwich

September 7th, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Inspirational Thoughts

My Reverse Oreo Cookie Recipe for Prayer Recently Shell Cowper-Smith was sharing Graham Cooke’s formula for prayer that he calls a “faith sandwich.” It’s “praise + prayer + praise.” I very much liked the concept and I labeled it my “reverse oreo cookie.” I take the purity of my devotion TO Him in the knowledge of His love, His … Read more

Since committing to the 30 for 30 prayer journey at The Gathering Place Church, I have been blessed immeasurably. I have seen breakthroughs in my family with long-standing issues. I have seen deep-seeded issues come out of the closet and be dealt with — both in myself and in others. I have been set free … Read more

I wrote in my journal breakfast of kings and then Breakfast with The King. What’s the scripture for today, Lord? I heard, “John 3:16”. I know that! I know You love me! “No. Read it.” So, I opened to chapter 3 and read from the beginning. The Chapter is titled, “The New Birth” Imagine that! You’re taking me back to … Read more