by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 13, 2022 | Prayer, spiritual life, Spiritual Warfare
An online devotional group was discussing deliverance from demonic influences this week.  I have written about deliverance experiences in our women’s life recovery program.  Something I have observed is that Jesus didn’t seem to go looking for spiritually...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 12, 2022 | Prayer
I preached today on John 17:6-26….Jesus’ priestly prayer. Jesus prayed a tender pleading prayer on behalf of his disciples….AND on behalf of “all who would come to faith because of their testimony”….Hey! That’s you and me,...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 1, 2022 | Prayer
From a National Day of Prayer. Below is a prayer offered by Rev. Billy Graham’s Daughter, Anne Graham Lotz, on behalf of our nation: May 1, 2014 National Day of Prayer Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz “Lord of the Universe. Lord of this planet. Lord of the nations....				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 1, 2022 | blessing, CBByrd Testimony, Prayer
Psalm 27:13 “I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.” The alarming increase among children, youth, and adults of depression, suicide, and a variety of other mental health dysfunctions...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 1, 2022 | Prayer
In my morning devotional the question was posed, “What is prayer?” I quiet my spirit and await the stillness that precedes awareness of the Presence of the Father, while I abide in Christ, as I have since my profession of faith in Christ, and with His Holy...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 31, 2022 | Prayer
Grant us patience, understanding, and the wisdom to know when we’re foolish. Oblige us to put aside our own selfishness for the sake of others. Deliver us from the pride that keeps us from turning to you. 1972 CBByrd