Praying for Police (Scriptures to Use)

Bob RoanePrayer, Praise, Worship, Service

Used at a Bible study for Houston Police Department officers and chaplains. Talk of defunding the police is foolish in our fallen world. Law enforcement officers are essential for maintaining public order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities. They need our prayers and support! Most of us are aware that the day-to-day work of …

Bold Praying (Part 3)

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Prayer, Praise, Worship

May my cry and supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise…. May your hand be ready to help me…. I long for your salvation, Lord…. Let me live that I may praise you…. I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.  (Psalm 119:169-176) You can read Bold Praying …

Bold Praying (Part 2)

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Prayer, Praise, Worship

O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid…. Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught. (Psalm 35:1-2, 55:1-2) You can go back and read Bold Praying (Part …

Bold Praying (Part 1)

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Prayer, Praise, Worship

Since we have a great high priest who has ascended into Heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a high priest who is able to empathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne …

All Your Anxieties

Bob RoaneCounseling, Joy and Peace, Prayer, Praise, Worship

Cast all your anxieties [cares, concerns, worries] on God because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Kelly Willard’s Example Recently I used the Scripture above to encourage someone and remembered a praise song based upon it. The “Cares Chorus” was written by Kelly Willard in 1979 and it goes like this: I cast all my cares upon you. I …

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Bob RoaneHymn Stories, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Praise, Worship

Yes, Christmas is past, but I’m still singing this hymn. It’s based on this Scripture: Near Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, there was a multitude of the heavenly host (angels) praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” (Luke 2:13-14) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is a Christmas …

Asking, Seeking, Knocking

Bob RoaneLoving and Trusting God, Prayer, Praise, Worship

Jesus said: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or …