Praying for Police (Scriptures to Use)

Bob RoanePrayer, Praise, Worship, Service

Note: Used at a Bible study for Houston Police Department officers and chaplains. I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for [leaders] and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by …

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, and worries on God because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Kelly Willard’s Example In 1979, Kelly Willard wrote a praise song based upon the Scripture above. It’s called the “Cares Chorus” and goes like this: I cast all my cares upon You. I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet. …

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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

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) A Great Hymn Yes, Christmas is past, but I’m still singing this hymn. It’s based on the Scripture above. “Hark! The Herald Angels …

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 …